http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:59:30 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-4/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is my smart drive wind turbine, its based round the smart drive alternators out of a smart drive washing machine. It is capable of producing a maximum of 1.6 kw's, most of the parts i found around my house and the blades are carved from wood. all the electronics i made myself so they are simple...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finger-Lickin-Good-BBQ-Dry-Rub/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie No 'low and slow' BBQ is complete without a fantastic dry rub! This is my pork and beef dry rub BBQ recipe. It has a little kick and a little sweetness, and a whole lotta flavor!  Try it on Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches!  Ingredients: 8 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablesp...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sous-Vide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SMALL.jpg ITVirtuoso I have no idea why I waited so long to make a sous vide cooker.  My life has been changed and I've found salvation!  There's nothing terribly new about this implementation and its a simple rework of most of the other DIY soud vide machines around the internets.  The build is relatively easy and invo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:20:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stove-Fan-for-under-50/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SMALL.jpg tinkerme So I bought an EcoFan for a friend and decided that it was a cool concept and built one from scratch. The fan gets its power from a peltier element that is used in reverse, i.e. it is generating electricity from the heat given off from the stove top. This peltier cooler is used in cooling cpus to t...
By: tinkerme

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:21:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-life-sized-active-volcano/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/IOX3/HET0ZUS2/FNGIOX3HET0ZUS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/IOX3/HET0ZUS2/FNGIOX3HET0ZUS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/IOX3/HET0ZUS2/FNGIOX3HET0ZUS2.SMALL.gif damianzuch I love my day job! Tina, James VDK and I were fortunate enough to be invited to help build a life-sized volcano (well, it was actually about four stories high...) for a television show. The purpose of the show was ultimately to allow scientists to test various theories on volcanic activity but the f...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:56:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-panel-air-heater-made-of-pop-cans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SMALL.jpg Mladen_solar It is really simple and cheap to build DIY solar panels for supplemental home heating, and it heats the air directly. The most interesting is the fact that collector is almost entirely constructed out of empty aluminum cans! Housing for solar collector is made of wood (plywood 15mm), while its fro...
By: Mladen_solar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:17:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthetics-Modification-for-Pain-Relief-of-Pressu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SMALL.jpg lamedust Working on this for a while now but I have made some progress that I'd like to share. Not finished because the hacked solution still causes some pain, but this is helping my cousin Zaid with the pain that his prosthetic is giving him. While in Iraq last April I came across my cousin Zaid. Zaid's an...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Jewelry-Hologram-Felt-Earrings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/43AJ/HDOW6PX1/FWL43AJHDOW6PX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/43AJ/HDOW6PX1/FWL43AJHDOW6PX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/43AJ/HDOW6PX1/FWL43AJHDOW6PX1.SMALL.jpg pinkchocolatebreak It’s amazing how many things you can create with felt, from pimping tote bags to creating your own earrings. Adding broken pieces of a cd to the earrings gave it an edgy and creative touch. Plus if you’re dealing with a recent break up, breaking an old cd your ex gave you in little pieces might be t...
By: pinkchocolatebreak

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 17:13:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Air-Freshener-Gel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/W3DB/HD4VN3RG/F97W3DBHD4VN3RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/W3DB/HD4VN3RG/F97W3DBHD4VN3RG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/W3DB/HD4VN3RG/F97W3DBHD4VN3RG.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts I wanted to share my experience with making these easy and useful Air Freshener Gels.  A relatively low cost Do-It-Yourself room air freshener, you may have all the ingredients already! I keep one in each vehicle and at my desk at work. The total time it takes to make is about five to six (5-6) mi...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:11:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scary-bots-and-super-creeps-vibrobots-with-conne/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SMALL.jpg ynze Make funny, scary, silly vibrating bot creatures with little more than connectors, cable ties and electrical wire. The bots in the pictures and video are just examples of what you can make. Your imagination is the limit. Thanks to the versatility of connectors, cable binders and electrical wire, the...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:06:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Lawn-Mower-Into-A-Pirate-Ship/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SMALL.jpg rustyknuckles Taking the easy road to do anything, is just plain boring to us. If we can create a new challenge and use it as a way to work through some ideas, we are into it! Take for example our concept to build a boat, for use in a quick little promo video with Hellbound Glory. The video is for their upcoming ...
By: rustyknuckles

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:20:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Killer-Fire-for-Your-Pizza-Oven-or-whatev/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/LJ0O/HCB8CSQQ/F2ILJ0OHCB8CSQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/LJ0O/HCB8CSQQ/F2ILJ0OHCB8CSQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/LJ0O/HCB8CSQQ/F2ILJ0OHCB8CSQQ.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead A couple years ago, my husband built a pizza oven, a giant fire-breathing, bug-eyed goldfish named Bubba, but for the most part, I've been left in charge of building the fire.  Perhaps it's because I survived a long, cold Tennessee winter with only a wood burning stove?  However, I discovered that b...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:30:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-bookshelf-for-angled-walls/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/RQ06/HCB8KQLI/FZXRQ06HCB8KQLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/RQ06/HCB8KQLI/FZXRQ06HCB8KQLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/RQ06/HCB8KQLI/FZXRQ06HCB8KQLI.SMALL.jpg joteach Since angled walls/roofs are hard to make shelving systems for, I have made a bookshelf to utilize this mostly lost space. You can adjust the bookshelf to every angle, by adapting the bolts en setting the angle right.  If you want to, you can also put it on a regular wall, wherever you want, or on a...
By: joteach

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:21:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Arduino-with-TIP120-transistor-to-control-moto/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SMALL.jpg techbitar Hello again. So you have a DC motor or lamp but no matter how you connect them to your Arduino they just won't work? Guess what, the Arduino is a brain that comes with small muscles. It can control LEDs and other low power nicknacks but not those power motors or lights you need for your next projec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Shop-Vac-Dust-Collector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/RPVO/HAQ3BE5U/FQQRPVOHAQ3BE5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/RPVO/HAQ3BE5U/FQQRPVOHAQ3BE5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/RPVO/HAQ3BE5U/FQQRPVOHAQ3BE5U.SMALL.jpg spstewart Like a lot of people, after retirement I built a woodworking shop.  I looked at the commercial dust collection systems, and did not like the look of the 4" hose laying all over the shop.  I also did not think I needed the capability of running several machines at once since it's just a hobby shop.  ...
By: spstewart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:43:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Marshmallow-Flower-Cupcakes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FM7X/GOE35HXC/FEUFM7XGOE35HXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FM7X/GOE35HXC/FEUFM7XGOE35HXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FM7X/GOE35HXC/FEUFM7XGOE35HXC.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie I had made Blooming Cupcakes using little mints and decorative sugars...then I found out that you can get the same look, with mini marshmallows! It is incredibly simple! As a matter of fact, it is EASIER! :D Needed: Bag of mini marshmallows Colored decorative sugars, divided by color into little se...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Jellied-Cranberry-Sauce-in-a-Can/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HGCX/H9K2G5D9/FY9HGCXH9K2G5D9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HGCX/H9K2G5D9/FY9HGCXH9K2G5D9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HGCX/H9K2G5D9/FY9HGCXH9K2G5D9.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie Some people will not even consider eating homemade cranberry sauce. For them, the wiggly cylinder of jellied goodness brings back memories of childhood and home. But with so many picky eaters, dietary restrictions and many moving to the 'less processed' way of cooking,  homemade is usually a safer b...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:04:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Transverse-Cowl-Knitting-Pattern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler Guess what everybody... I wrote another knitting pattern!!! This one is also for a cowl, but it has a really nice diagonal pattern to it. It's a simple pattern that again is just interesting enough to make sure you don't get bored. The diagonal pattern is created by doing an oblique rib stitch. Wha...
By: iamkeebler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:34:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Transformers-Costume-H1-Hummer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SMALL.jpg tblood3846   Here is the costume that I made this year. It is a transformers costume. I change from robot mode when I am standing up into an H1 Hummer (vehicle mode) when I lay down on my stomach. This thing took me around 90 hours total though a lot of that time was spend sitting on my couch deep in thou...
By: tblood3846

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:07:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Cold-Flu-Remedy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/BCRR/H994XCHI/F0BBCRRH994XCHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/BCRR/H994XCHI/F0BBCRRH994XCHI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/BCRR/H994XCHI/F0BBCRRH994XCHI.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Don't let cold and flu season knock you for a loop.  Stock up on this home cold & flu remedy before the cold weather sets in.  It's even delicious when you're feeling great!  For a long time, honey, ginger, and lemon have been recognized for their homeopathic properties.  When combined, they make a...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:29:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Orange-Peel-Candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/3JJH/H994YPB8/F583JJHH994YPB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/3JJH/H994YPB8/F583JJHH994YPB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/3JJH/H994YPB8/F583JJHH994YPB8.SMALL.jpg Eliza K Orange candles are cheap, fun and they add a cozy feel to your holiday table. Use your orange rinds twice instead of throwing them out! First you'll need an orange. The hardest part is scoring the rind. Get a thin knife and slowly cut the bottom portion of the orange. Make sure to keep the rind int...
By: Eliza K

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 15:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-HiFi-Amplifier-2x30w-Class-AB-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I've made a portable amplifier that uses a TDA7394 as its main IC chip. It's a Class-T amplifier look alike. There's also a hidden (internal) tone control circuit built with it. I posted it to inspire most of the people who asks me about making a "Class-T" amplifier, so I thought of making a Class A...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:18:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-wood-computer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SMALL.jpg backyard_barnstormer In this instructable I will show you pictures of how I built a computer tower out of wood. I am starting a CNC wood sign carving business and it would be great to have a laser to engrave and cut signs for customers. I needed to upgrade to a better computer for my cnc router and thought of making it ...
By: backyard_barnstormer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:03:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-9V-Battery-Clip/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi Hi, people! In this instruct able I will show you how to make a 9 volt battery clip out of... a 9V battery :)... and some wire. So, let's get started, shall we?
By: razvan_iycdi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:01:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chocolate-Pudding-Cupcakes-with-Strawberry-Centers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DYER/H3NNF016/FRODYERH3NNF016.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DYER/H3NNF016/FRODYERH3NNF016.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DYER/H3NNF016/FRODYERH3NNF016.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie I made these for my boys (and my daughter, too - can't leave anyone out!) and they were ALL GONE within 20 minutes of me putting them on the table. Super easy to make, super delicious, and super cute when you cut one in half!  Ingredients: 1 package cake mix, chocolate  1 package strawberries, cl...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:04:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Assistant/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SMALL.jpg foxxtrotalpha NEW!: I have added the adjustable base, so whether you're fine soldering on surface parallel to your bench top, or you prefer to have your board at an angle, this can accommodate your needs! stay tuned, fume extra will be done soon! The soldering assistant is a project idea I had to have my solder...
By: foxxtrotalpha

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:46:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-origami-corner-heart-bookmark/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/RTWB/GXUYTP8J/F7IRTWBGXUYTP8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/RTWB/GXUYTP8J/F7IRTWBGXUYTP8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/RTWB/GXUYTP8J/F7IRTWBGXUYTP8J.SMALL.jpg rchandsa Please visit me at http://www.thecheesethief.com/ for more exciting tutorials. When your short on funds, bookmarks make great gifts.  You can make this cute bookmark with just one sheet of square paper.  Perfect to make as a valentine or just a gift on its own.  You can follow my origami how to belo...
By: rchandsa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:32:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Telephone-Book-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SMALL.jpg christyoates Telephone Book Chair The materials for this chair are readily available and completely recycled.  I used plywood from an old shipping crate for the sides, and the phone books were requested from my neighbors when the phone company came around to leave new ones on all of our doorsteps.  Materials: ...
By: christyoates

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:46:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Hand-Scrub/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/A75I/GVZPOXDM/FRXA75IGVZPOXDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/A75I/GVZPOXDM/FRXA75IGVZPOXDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/A75I/GVZPOXDM/FRXA75IGVZPOXDM.SMALL.jpg SunshineLover Winter is here and if the cold, dry air has turned your hands into sandpaper like it has mine, you`ll appreciate this hand scrub that leaves your hands soft, smooth and smelling delicious! Turn your old jars into thoughtful, homemade gifts (& keep one for yourself!) I suggest using small jars, sinc...
By: SunshineLover

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:04:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/BV4H/GKXTXDPN/F7HBV4HGKXTXDPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/BV4H/GKXTXDPN/F7HBV4HGKXTXDPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/BV4H/GKXTXDPN/F7HBV4HGKXTXDPN.SMALL.jpg BriannaSchmall This dress is made completely out of recycled materials. Although it's a bit time consuming, it's absolutely FREE! Materials Used: Top: - Newspaper - Glossy Mod Podge (you can get this at walmart, hobby lobby or you can make it yourself) Cut out the frame of the top from newspaper. Begin to deco...
By: BriannaSchmall

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:05:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-iron-7-shirts-in-less-than-15-minutes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/2K6R/GKS0RKYL/FLW2K6RGKS0RKYL.SMALL.jpg knife141 I hate ironing.  I find ironing very difficult, largely because ironing boards are designed not to fit anything in particular.  So, I decided to make an ironing board to fit the shirts that I wear.  I began by making a cardboard template of a man's extra-large shirt.  I tweaked this template until ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ikea-Grocery-Store/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SMALL.jpg Funkytime The original idea was to purchase a play kitchen/ supermarket for Louisa’s birthday. We looked around in stores, but everything we saw, was either too small, too expensive or too plasticy. So we decided to take this in our own hands and purchased 3 IKEA Babord Shoe Racks, $9.99, a couple of 2x4s, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:10:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/4-DIY-TV-B-Gone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/UI7O/GCGNTQNU/FQHUI7OGCGNTQNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/UI7O/GCGNTQNU/FQHUI7OGCGNTQNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/UI7O/GCGNTQNU/FQHUI7OGCGNTQNU.SMALL.jpg dark sponge A TV-B-Gone is a neat little device that can turn almost any TV on or off. It uses a microcontroller hooked up to IR LEDs to output a library of on/off codes. I wanted one but they retail for $20, and I thought I could make one. Adafruit sells a kit, and has the code as well as the schematic on thei...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:45:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Lightbulbs-as-planters-or-mini-terrariums/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/G5KG/FR0ZSYKU/FQKG5KGFR0ZSYKU.SMALL.jpg arte.sano Light bulbs can be recycled in many forms and uses, although is not a new idea, check this site about reusing light bulb for chemical glassware testers , pretty cool, and here's another one using the same idea for a hanging vase and for salt and peeper containers (in french), it can be an excellent ...
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