http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 04:03:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-map-decor-for-your-home-aka-what-to-do-if-yo/
DIY map decor for your home! aka, what to do if you have tons of maps laying around. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SMALL.jpg vphambruin I am doing a whole series of “apartment map décor” because: 1) I have a TON of old National Geographic maps (the giant kind, too.. not the normal paper maps!) and  2) I needed some decor for my new apartment.  A common idea I saw was framing an area of the map, or simple wall hangings of antique or...
By: vphambruin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Plastic-Bottle-as-a-Locker/
Use Plastic Bottle as a Bag Locker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/B3N9/HGU284HJ/FY4B3N9HGU284HJ.SMALL.jpg AlexXu We keep producing plastic bottles everyday in our life. Random disposal of those bottles may lead to potential pollution to our environment. Here, we introduce a simple way of reusing plastic bottles, to make it zip-loc of other plastic bags. By following the simple steps below, you'll get your own ...
By: AlexXu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GIJOE-Repair-1980s-Vintage-Rubber-Band-Replacem/
G.I.JOE Repair 1980's Vintage-Rubber Band Replacement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/0ZO4/HGU2P8GS/FRV0ZO4HGU2P8GS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/0ZO4/HGU2P8GS/FRV0ZO4HGU2P8GS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/0ZO4/HGU2P8GS/FRV0ZO4HGU2P8GS.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine I managed to hang onto several of the G.I.Joe action figures from my childhood long enough to pass them down to my son.  After sitting in storage for many years the rubber bands that hold them together were broken or rotted to the point that there was no tension left in them.  I have tried several d...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 02:49:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Sky-lamp-instructable-in-progress/
Cardboard Sky lamp (instructable in progress) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SMALL.jpg Mad inventor Hello everyone! this is the first project I made since I quit My job and became a freelance industrial designer/builder. I'm quite thrilled with this, and I'm taking a lot of risk, but it's worth it 100% My idea is to make decorative objects, furniture and lamps using reused or recycled materials; ...
By: Mad inventor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:03:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Reuse-Reuse-Beer-Cup-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid I like beer and know a lot of great people. I go to all of their parties. Years ago, I noticed that there were a ton of half full (optimist) cups everywhere. To circumvent this problem, (a big one if you don't like to see wasted beers) I started writing my name on my cup. I also brought my cup home ...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-rim-chandelier/
Bike rim chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SMALL.jpg openproducts If you own a bicycle repair shop and would like to diversify your portfolio of services then lighting may be an opportunity to do good business: this reused bike rim LED chandelier can be produced at low cost and quite quickly. Material required:  - An old bike wheel (absolute minimum: a rim and s...
By: openproducts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bride-of-Spirit-Lantern/
Snapple, Steel and Green Fire: Bride of Spirit Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SMALL.jpg The Green Gentleman My previous green fire instructable, The Spirit Lantern (Green Fire 2.0), was entertaining and educational to make, but it raised a couple of concerns: 1) A methanol flame is hot (from 500Ú C up to ~1900Ú C under some conditions according to online sources - I've been able to bend borosilicate tubi...
By: The Green Gentleman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Weed-Removal-Tool/
Ultimate Weed Removal Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SMALL.jpg brianadkison I was tired of crawling through the lawn on my hands and knees using a hand-held weeding tool because I DO NOT like using chemicals on the lawn with pets, kids, and wildlife also being on it.  I saw a similar tool at the BigBox store with a telescoping handle that would get me off the ground, but th...
By: brianadkison

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 11:47:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Money-Help-The-Environment/
Save Money & Help The Environment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SMALL.jpg the cat expert In this Instructable, I will teach you tips how to help the environment, help your wallet, and save the world.  Oh, and don't forget to vote for me in the Green Design Contest. Reduce Consumerism. people say it's awful, and never do anything about it. But if you cut down on the products you buy,...
By: the cat expert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 19:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Cyborg-Arm-for-Autodesk-Design-Night-Part/
Making a Cyborg Arm for Design Night (in Autodesk Gallery) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (This is for Tim, an awesome Artist in Residence and a fantastic friend. I hope our paths meet again) When I was invited to the Design Night (about DIY) in the Autodesk Gallery, my first thought was "what will I wear?". So I took an all time favorite classic and I gave it a party twist. And I'm tal...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 22:22:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Cupholder-for-Big-Drinks/
Bicycle Cupholder for Big Drinks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine A few years back I started riding a bike to commute to and from work.  I like to drink large cokes and iced teas so I felt the need for a cupholder that would fit my 64oz cup.  None of the sport bottle holders I saw were even close, so I made a heavy duty cupholder for my bike out of a chunk of alum...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:01:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-earrings/
Soda Can earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SMALL.jpg StrangeDucks You can make your own earrings out of soda cans with just a few tools and a little bit of time!  You'll amaze your friends and get compliments from strangers.  No one will believe these cuties started as soda cans!  You can make them as fancy or not fancy as you like.. add color, texture, shapes, or...
By: StrangeDucks

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 20:42:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Perch-Tree-From-Junk/
Cat Perch Tree From Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SMALL.jpg DragonSlaveArmory This is an easy to build cat tree with minimal tools using junk you may have laying around in just a couple of hours. I went picking over at dads to collect some wood, PVC pipe, rope, carpet, and a plastic tub. 50' of rope only got us 1' of wrapped pipe so I need to go get some more, but for now I a...
By: DragonSlaveArmory

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 18:31:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
Pizza "Wings" Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SMALL.jpg Erratic.Chromatic I created this pizza costume for a volunteer fundraiser for charity.  I wanted to make a costume that would open and close/ expand and contract. After lots of brainstorming and trial and error... I made this!  This instructable shows you how to make the basic wings. You don't have to turn it into a ...
By: Erratic.Chromatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-Tear-Down-and-Rebuild/
Mountain Bike - Re"cycled" Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SMALL.jpg Jetman50   I recently found a pile of 5 mountain bikes that someone was throwing out. I picked what looked like the best two out of the bunch. I knew my chances of either one of them being in riding condition was slim but I figured I might be able to make one out of two. It turns out that I was right, one ha...
By: Jetman50

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:01:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-recycled-word-garland/
How to make a recycled word garland - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SMALL.jpg elewis03 If you've followed my blog for awhile, you know that I really enjoy making garlands. I have made three (!) before and I will probably continue to make many, many more. The one I made today is probably my favorite so far. It took a lot of materials and tools to make this simple project, but I already...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-reuse-a-coffee-can-Pencil-holder/
How to reuse a coffee can -- Pencil holder! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SMALL.jpg elewis03 Today I recovered an old coffee can with felt, slapped on some felt flowers and called it a pencil holder. Here's how I did it! I used: Felt (three different colors) Coffee can (small/medium sized -- 11.3 oz.) Scissors Hot glue gun Clean the can First, I took off the label from the coffee can an...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mountain-pillow/
How to make a mountain pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SMALL.jpg elewis03 I made a mountain pillow the other day with things I found from the thrift shop. It was relatively easy and you can do it too! What you'll need + pattern cutting I used: a green pillow cases from the thrift store, one small (10" x 30" or so) white & textured piece of fabric I found at the thrift ...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Tiny-Model-Sword-From-Solder-Scraps/
Make A Tiny Model Sword From Solder Scraps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SMALL.jpg AmpOwl A while ago at a robot competition, my friends were playing with solder wire, making flimsy little swords and hitting each other with them. Later, I was wondering if it was actually possible to make a usable blade with solder, and so the Solder Sword was born. (Ok, its really just a little knife, bu...
By: AmpOwl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:28:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrift-shop-dress-makeover/
Thrift shop dress makeover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This is a great project for a beginner seamstress. Most thrift shops have several old prom dresses to choose from. There are few things more frustrating than spending $40 on fabric and a pattern and then realizing you cut it out wrong. Sometimes I get an idea for an article of clothing but don't wan...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:16:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Craft-Storage-Container-From-Old-SuitCase/
DIY Craft Storage Container (From Old SuitCase) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/AZMW/HFSHVDPR/FFOAZMWHFSHVDPR.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker This project is constructed like my project I posted last December ( DIY Holiday Storage Container From Suitcases ) the difference is what it is used for. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Holiday-Storage-Container-From-Suitcases/  My grand children's Parents thought this would make a great storag...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:33:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mason-Jar-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/KF8V/HFSH4V52/FFZKF8VHFSH4V52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/KF8V/HFSH4V52/FFZKF8VHFSH4V52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/KF8V/HFSH4V52/FFZKF8VHFSH4V52.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko There are millions of uses for glass and mason jars, so I've gathered a collection of some of the best step by step Instructables to give you a head start the next time you find yourself with more canning supplies than things to be canned. The jars are cheap, they're durable, and they have a rustic ...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:04:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amadeus-the-napkins-holder-junkbot/
Amadeus, the napkins holder junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer It was an ordinary Thursday on Instructables (sorry, it was Pizza Thursday. We don't have ordinary Thursdays on Instructables. But you get the point). I was in the kitchen, preparing a lemonade, thinking about how to transform a flashlight into a cyborg arm and how not to make more junkbots for the ...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:42:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Screen-Cattery/
Big Screen Cattery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/YDY5/HELX4C72/F15YDY5HELX4C72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/YDY5/HELX4C72/F15YDY5HELX4C72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/YDY5/HELX4C72/F15YDY5HELX4C72.SMALL.jpg RadBear In January I suffered a tragedy when my rear-projection big screen TV of ten years died. So after the requisite period of mourning (about a week of futile reset attempts and fuse replacements) I accepted my loss, opened it up and stripped the guts out looking for useful parts. When this was done the...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:49:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Asymmetrical-striped-top-and-matching-headband/
Asymmetrical striped top and matching headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/PZ0Z/HFD1FNQ2/FZ6PZ0ZHFD1FNQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/PZ0Z/HFD1FNQ2/FZ6PZ0ZHFD1FNQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/PZ0Z/HFD1FNQ2/FZ6PZ0ZHFD1FNQ2.SMALL.jpg SnazzyBot This top has an asymmetrical hem and flattering diagonal stripes. I made mine out of two unwanted shirts, but any knit fabrics would do nicely.  The leftover scraps became a fun, braided headband that matches the top perfectly. Cut your shirts into strips Try to start out with really large, long...
By: SnazzyBot

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:50:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Themed-Pen-Pencil-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/FN16/HFD16YAS/FBUFN16HFD16YAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/FN16/HFD16YAS/FBUFN16HFD16YAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/FN16/HFD16YAS/FBUFN16HFD16YAS.SMALL.jpg B4SEC4MP Do you have a bent, broken, cracked, dented or otherwise un-ridable bike frame laying around? Do you want an awesome way to commemorate your beloved bike frame? Then you should turn it into a functional pen holder! Here's what you'll need: A bike frame (please don't cut up your current ride) ...
By: B4SEC4MP

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:55:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Junk-Bot/
Build Junk Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/R213/HFD182KW/FWUR213HFD182KW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/R213/HFD182KW/FWUR213HFD182KW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/R213/HFD182KW/FWUR213HFD182KW.SMALL.jpg Ghild.Zero although not a real robot.. But I Like to build it .. Look Cool ... and reduce waste in my room ^^ The Junk First , gathering the waste Find the legs I found my broken Mouse , And it and could be used as my robot legs Find your connector I found this , and I think I can use these ... *you c...
By: Ghild.Zero

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:59:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tictac-Phone-Mount/
Tictac Phone Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/K612/HFD1K7QJ/FJ9K612HFD1K7QJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/K612/HFD1K7QJ/FJ9K612HFD1K7QJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/K612/HFD1K7QJ/FJ9K612HFD1K7QJ.SMALL.jpg daemn22 Repurpose your Tictac candy containers to a two-sided wall mount for your mobile phone. Do not throw away your Tictac containers as they can be repurposed into so many things. Enjoy watching a movie, video podcasts or youtube while on the toilet seat, brushing your teeth or even while in a shower. ...
By: daemn22

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:12:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-frugal-fresh-look-for-cut-flowers/
A frugal fresh look for cut flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/XTEK/HFD0ZAEW/FFKXTEKHFD0ZAEW.SMALL.jpg kylara70 My daughter came up wth a great idea that was frugal and amazing so I wanted to share it with you.  We had these simple cut flowers in a simple vase and they needed some pep!   Her frugal solution was to use the paper and ribbon from the flowers to dress up the vase.    A plain vase is sweet and pre...
By: kylara70

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:34:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-night-lamp-recycled/
Night lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/IW0Q/HFD1DL3H/FRFIW0QHFD1DL3H.SMALL.jpg subashduraisamy Here is the night lamp which is recycled from waste.It is very easy and you can make it within 30 minutes.It also costs very low. Materials required   A long stiff wire   LED   Resistance   A cap from musquito repellant   Connecting wires   Battery or any power source   A stand(i used an old rpm met...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:19:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Double-Flower-Bed/
Pallet Double Flower Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/QGAA/HFD15RES/FZ3QGAAHFD15RES.SMALL.jpg eyethforce Today was beautiful day with briskly chilled air with warm sunlight. I decided to go ahead do my second project of pallets that I have on hand. Actually, I have no idea what to do with that kind pallets because I had hard time pry the nails out of them. The original idea was build some wooden boxes ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-damaged-toaster-into-a-Outer-Space-Sculp/
Turn your damaged toaster into an Outer Space Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/3GSY/HFD1CWTT/FBJ3GSYHFD1CWTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/3GSY/HFD1CWTT/FBJ3GSYHFD1CWTT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/3GSY/HFD1CWTT/FBJ3GSYHFD1CWTT.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer You have a broken classic toaster. It doesn't work, but it's still so beautiful and you feel bad about throwing it to the garbage. What will you do? You can transform it into a cool sculpture! What about a metallic being from the Outer Space, with only one eye and glowing with red light, like some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:38:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-recent-creations-instructables-for-all-of-the/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BJLN/HFBKEQXQ/FQ7BJLNHFBKEQXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BJLN/HFBKEQXQ/FQ7BJLNHFBKEQXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BJLN/HFBKEQXQ/FQ7BJLNHFBKEQXQ.SMALL.jpg Mad inventor This is what I've been making for my new job (freelance designer!) I really put my heart into making these. I'll be posting full instructables as soon as I can, I have a lot of work and is hard to keep organized. still over 9000% better than being a depressed employee. enjoy :) oh, and if you happ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lysol-No-Touch-Soap-Dispenser-Refills/
Lysol No-Touch Soap Dispenser Refills - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier A couple of years ago, my wife and I first saw these "no-touch" soap dispensers at Walmart and thought we'd try one out. Originally, they cost $6 for the dispenser, 2 soap containers, and cheap batteries - now, they are almost double that for just the dispenser! Soap refills are also pretty expensiv...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/COOLSHOE-MAKEOVER/
COOL:SHOE MAKEOVER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/GVQP/HF23RF7O/FCVGVQPHF23RF7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/GVQP/HF23RF7O/FCVGVQPHF23RF7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/GVQP/HF23RF7O/FCVGVQPHF23RF7O.SMALL.jpg mariam_shalini Hey In this instructables, iam going to show to convert a white  canvas to a cool looking one. I hate regular canvas shoes. I had a number of old white canvas stocked up in my home,so I got little creative and created these cool shoes. They are easy to make and take about half a day to make . I use...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-tower-light/
CD tower light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SMALL.jpg brookens This is a light that I did several years ago. The idea was what to do with all those CD's that I had laying around. I had a stack of CD's in front of a light and I noticed that the light came through the edges of the CD's. Please no asking about the mess in the background, my wife says that I am a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Emergency-Nightlight/
Steampunk Emergency Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SMALL.jpg ElmarM I was watching the evening news, and it was reported that a line of spring storms were brewing throughout the mid-west. I used to live within tornado alley and I remembered how bad these storms could be. I also remembered losing power a number of times (not fun).   So, what happens when you lose yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Five-Minutes-Magnetic-Hanger-For-Your-Trench-Coat/
Five Minutes Magnetic Hanger For Your Trench Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer Trench coats are cool! When you have been watching "Doctor Who" for six and a half seasons, you realize you can't go into adventures without a trench coat (and a bowtie. Bowties are cool, too!). But my trench coat has a problem: where do you hang it when you arrive to office and you take it out? Tr...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:49:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-a-simple-egg-beater-into-a-Sci-Fi-Movie-Eg/
Upgrade a simple egg beater into a Sci-Fi Movie Egg Beater! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/J7S1/HF23Q0FG/F0GJ7S1HF23Q0FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/J7S1/HF23Q0FG/F0GJ7S1HF23Q0FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/J7S1/HF23Q0FG/F0GJ7S1HF23Q0FG.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer Tired of your old fashioned egg beater? Too simple or too mainstream for you? Don't throw it to the garbage. Upgrade it to a fantastic Sci-Fi Egg Beater, using a big bowl, a damaged toy, some e-waste and an egg beater. The uses are limitless: you can scramble eggs in a funny way, you can make a low ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 20:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Compact-Brush-Carrier/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SMALL.jpg rhoddity Here's a quick one! If you're like me and you like to paint away from home, but don't have a safe way to transport your brushes, you can use just take an empty M&M's Mini's tube, cut your brushes to length, and pop them inside! Quick and easy, you can take your brushes on the road, and they easily ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Lamp-made-from-scrap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BCMT/HET1B0GB/FQ1BCMTHET1B0GB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BCMT/HET1B0GB/FQ1BCMTHET1B0GB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BCMT/HET1B0GB/FQ1BCMTHET1B0GB.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi there, this is another lamp i´ve made from scrap, it´s ROBOT like. it works with an battery powered led simple handlamp wich is screwed in an acetylen bottle safty cap wich i had leftover from another project. all the other parts are scrap wich i´ve found in an metalrecycling container. the par...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:56:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-garden-light/
A garden light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/1ZHR/HERLT977/FLX1ZHRHERLT977.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/1ZHR/HERLT977/FLX1ZHRHERLT977.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/1ZHR/HERLT977/FLX1ZHRHERLT977.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge A very elegant garden light with almost no cost and very easy to make. Check it out! After you have gathered the materials it takes about 10 minutes.... And you will enjoy it all summer long. What you need You will need: - one plastic bottle in the same shape as shown. Here in the Netherlands the...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:20:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Maverick-Lightgun/
Nerf Maverick Lightgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SMALL.jpg jjsonickde I’ve modified many Nerf Mavericks to increase distance, but this time I didn’t worry about power. This gun won’t fire at all. I’ve put together a retrofitted space gun for my nephew Xander's birthday! To create his space gun I removed most of the Nerf innards. There are tons of videos on the web th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Goose-neck-fume-extractor-from-old-USB-laptop-LED-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I did some soldering and noticed that the fumes kept going right to my face. So this gorilla pod - style fume extractor came into my mind: Materials: (old) case fan cheap / broken (or both) goose neck LED light for laptops (these are dirt cheap if you look at the right store, ~ 2 € maybe a...
By: confu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-glue-from-recycled-expanded-polystyren/
How to make glue from recycled expanded polystyrene (styrofoam) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/55S4/HEI41FCM/F3T55S4HEI41FCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/55S4/HEI41FCM/F3T55S4HEI41FCM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/55S4/HEI41FCM/F3T55S4HEI41FCM.SMALL.jpg plateswithsirtan Discarded polystyrene does not biodegrade for hundreds of years and is resistant to photolysis, thus finding ways to recycle it would be helpful minimizing the damage caused by this material. By turning styro into a well-functioning glue using a few simple materials and following a few easy steps, ...
By: plateswithsirtan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:48:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-Smoker-from-Cocktail-Shaker/
Cold Smoker from Cocktail Shaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/JCR2/HERLT4TW/FOLJCR2HERLT4TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/JCR2/HERLT4TW/FOLJCR2HERLT4TW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/JCR2/HERLT4TW/FOLJCR2HERLT4TW.SMALL.jpg streetrod5 If you're like me, you are tall, dark and handsome, and have a thirst for bacon!   Here is a quick, easy and cheap way to generate cold smoke for makin' bacon, smoked cheese, eggs, or for smoking your own malt for brewing beer. We like to eat good, local meat, fruit and vegetables, and we enjoy mak...
By: streetrod5

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sweet-Cherry-Pie-a-recycled-candle-project-for-P/
Sweet Cherry Pie - a recycled candle project for Pi Day. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SMALL.jpg fawnandfable This Pi Day make yourself a pie you can enjoy for weeks! I know it sounds too good to be true, but this eco-friendly little project is sure to satisfy any pie craving. To make this recycled candle, you will need: + Candle stubs + A wick (I love wooden wicks, they make such a nice warm crackling sou...
By: fawnandfable

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/easy-plastic-bottle-light/
easy plastic bottle light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/Z3MD/HEBNNYVD/FVIZ3MDHEBNNYVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/Z3MD/HEBNNYVD/FVIZ3MDHEBNNYVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/Z3MD/HEBNNYVD/FVIZ3MDHEBNNYVD.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge Here is a second instructable for a lamp made out of an empty plastic wash-liquid bottle. More ideas like this are featured in a free downloadeble ebook on my website www.ruudvankoningsbrugge.nl/flessenboek sorry this is in dutch, but the google translator works wonders. Eehhh, yeah, wondrous wonder...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:53:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Model-Making-Reconstruction-The-Reb/
Sustainable Model Making - Reconstruction 'The Rebuild' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85 Rebuilding your working prototype by: Jefferey Alan Wilson Sr. "I Made it at TechShop-San Jose Ca." 3-6-2013 www.techshop.ws Reconstructing a green solar smart home prototype. An Introduction to Basic Model Making 101 I have been a 'Model Maker' my entire life. I am considered a 'Master Model Mak...
By: GreenChief85

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