http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-structured-wiring-enclosure/
How to install a structured wiring enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/KIL5/HFWSTNTQ/FOHKIL5HFWSTNTQ.SMALL.jpg dsayed My home had a small wiring enclosure in the hall closet. It contained a mess of telephone cable and coax for cable TV. It turned out that the phone cable was actually Cat-5 going to each phone outlet and I wanted to use this to distribute wired Internet to the outlets and in some rooms have wired In...
By: dsayed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:12:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Hydroponics-Setup/
How to Build a Home Hydroponics System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/OKBE/FVTVSKNQ/FR0OKBEFVTVSKNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/OKBE/FVTVSKNQ/FR0OKBEFVTVSKNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/OKBE/FVTVSKNQ/FR0OKBEFVTVSKNQ.SMALL.jpg tombuss2000 I show you how I set up my hydroponics system, and the parts needed, the tools used and where I bought them. I am no expert in the Hydroponics field, but I am quite happy to share anything I have learned with you here.We will look at the lighting, the cooling system, a few safety features, tim...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:37:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Climbing-and-Training-Wall/
Backyard Climbing and Training Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SMALL.jpg Mave_Rick The wall is semi-permanent; meaning that the legs that support the climbing panels can be detached from the base and swing to lay the entire wall flat. While it is very heavy, two people can move it fairly easily.  Design Your design should incorporate everything you want to get out of your trai...
By: Mave_Rick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:11:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dining-Room-Light-When-you-cant-afford-it-MAKE/
Dining Room Light - When you can't afford it, MAKE IT! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SMALL.jpg jmitch77 After I completed the Garage door table, my wife and I wanted to shed some light on it.  The fixture we had was something I had installed when I built our dining room addition several years ago.  It needed replaced with a more "interesting" look - one that would match the table.  The light we liked ...
By: jmitch77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Illuminated-Wall-Sconce/
Illuminated Wall Sconce - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/Z28U/HET1ENPU/FPMZ28UHET1ENPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/Z28U/HET1ENPU/FPMZ28UHET1ENPU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/Z28U/HET1ENPU/FPMZ28UHET1ENPU.SMALL.jpg J3443RY Readily available low cost materials and your personalized palette of colors combine to create this unique wall hanging fixture. Tools & Materials List What you'll need: Aluminum Downspout Bands approximately 13.25" L x 2" W, Average Cost $1.00 each @ any major home improvement or hard...
By: J3443RY

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:42:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Washing-Machine-Selector-Knob-to-end-all-Washi/
One Washing Machine Selector Knob to rule them all... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SMALL.jpg andrewt Even as a kid, I thought that the knob on our washing machine was janky, and I knew that whoever made it tried to use the least possible material.  I distinctly remember that it even needed a little metal band around the column to keep it from breaking.  Turns out, the little metal band only holds o...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:21:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinkling-Patterned-Lamp-Shade/
Twinkling Patterned Lamp Shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I didn't know crafting lamp shade would be this much fun, even last week I had no plan of making one. but now I have tons of ideas for lamp shades! Anyways, I tried to make a different lamp shade this time. It turned out to be really sweet and gentle. This ible will show how to make a twinkling patt...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:12:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Cardboard-Duct-Tape-Deer-Head-Trophy-with-Tem/
3D Cardboard & Duct Tape Deer Head Trophy with Template - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/UVUF/HDYZ7YA5/FABUVUFHDYZ7YA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/UVUF/HDYZ7YA5/FABUVUFHDYZ7YA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/UVUF/HDYZ7YA5/FABUVUFHDYZ7YA5.SMALL.jpg J3443RY Create this 3D cardboard model from the supplied template using recycled cardboard covered in duct tape. So no need to have matching color or non-printed cardboard, the duct tape covering makes it all match. Let your creativity flow and use contrasting, matching, or multiple colors or patterns of ...
By: J3443RY

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HANG-10-coffee-table/
HANG .10 coffee table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/Z0HJ/HDOW6TV5/FADZ0HJHDOW6TV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/Z0HJ/HDOW6TV5/FADZ0HJHDOW6TV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/Z0HJ/HDOW6TV5/FADZ0HJHDOW6TV5.SMALL.jpg CraigRJess The HANG .10 coffee table is a think-outside-the-box expansion from the Eames surfboard table's original design. The name comes from the 2 racing stripes made of Canadian dimes and the option to hang it on the wall if you so choose.....hence the name HANG .10      Since I used a surfing term as the...
By: CraigRJess

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:47:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ouija-Coffee-Table/
Ouija Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/GSL0/HDOVVY1B/FVLGSL0HDOVVY1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/GSL0/HDOVVY1B/FVLGSL0HDOVVY1B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/GSL0/HDOVVY1B/FVLGSL0HDOVVY1B.SMALL.jpg purpletheory I wanted a cool, unique coffee table for my house, but couldn't find anything that I liked in my price range. My goal for this project was to keep costs to a minimum and keep the structural design fairly simple, but ultimately wanted a fun project and conversational piece. I was inspired by old Ouij...
By: purpletheory

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:40:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Crate-Credenza/
Milk Crate Credenza - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/4CR1/HCJO5FJW/FYB4CR1HCJO5FJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/4CR1/HCJO5FJW/FYB4CR1HCJO5FJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/4CR1/HCJO5FJW/FYB4CR1HCJO5FJW.SMALL.jpg wholman Milk crates. Classic dorm-room, bachelor-pad, record-crating readymade storage. The logic is unassailable: modular, stackable, sturdy, and cheap. But can they be elevated, aesthetically and practically? I've tried before, and came up with a quick wall-mounted solution. Recently, I came into a trove...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:24:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sell-Your-Home-1/
How to Sell Your Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/QIH3/HAQ3A84S/FBZQIH3HAQ3A84S.SMALL.jpg Ninzerbean I just sold my home in this awful market and I believe how I went about making that happen will benefit you. I made a lot of mistakes along with the things I did right - you'll  benefit from what I learned, and hopefully will end up where you want to be, when you want to be there, and without nerve ...
By: Ninzerbean

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 05:39:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Pack-X-Mas-Tree/
Flat-Pack X-Mas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/MLKZ/H9T4CIX0/F9TMLKZH9T4CIX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/MLKZ/H9T4CIX0/F9TMLKZH9T4CIX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/MLKZ/H9T4CIX0/F9TMLKZH9T4CIX0.SMALL.jpg wholman Every year, Americans go wild for Christmas. It starts right after Halloween, as the radio stations switch to carols and classics, and then turns into a shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving. According to the U.S. census, it also includes cutting down about 17 million live trees for living room...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:00:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Hide-A-Key-stash-spot/
Make a Hide - A - Key (stash spot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/FW7B/G3E2C3VA/FSSFW7BG3E2C3VA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/FW7B/G3E2C3VA/FSSFW7BG3E2C3VA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/FW7B/G3E2C3VA/FSSFW7BG3E2C3VA.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave This instructable will show how I turned a scrap piece of wood into a secret Hide - A - Key.  This is another project that cost me close to nothing to build.  You will need a few power tools so be careful!! Materials and tools needed You will need a saw.  I use a chop saw and a band saw.  A coupl...
By: durtbikedave

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:51:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-TV-in-a-sauna/
Installing a TV in a sauna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/04JX/H5R9EXZ4/FQI04JXH5R9EXZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/04JX/H5R9EXZ4/FQI04JXH5R9EXZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/04JX/H5R9EXZ4/FQI04JXH5R9EXZ4.SMALL.jpg replayreb My brother decided he wanted a sauna in his new house so I convinced him to let me also install a TV and sound system in it to make the heat and humidity a little more bearable :) In the original house plans there was a large storage closet off the garage where the back wall of the closet actual...
By: replayreb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Re-Pin-a-Lock-Without-Original-Key/
How to Re-Pin a Lock Without Original Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZOJ5/H4AGJ7KJ/FQXZOJ5H4AGJ7KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZOJ5/H4AGJ7KJ/FQXZOJ5H4AGJ7KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZOJ5/H4AGJ7KJ/FQXZOJ5H4AGJ7KJ.SMALL.jpg Li Sashay Here we, Nash and Dara, are again with a little bit of a pickle around the shops. We've had a bathroom in the shops that has been there before we moved in, and has never had a working key. I've finally gotten tired of it and wanted to re-pin it to a key that doesn't match anything else and that I've...
By: Li Sashay

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 14:39:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Re-Pin-a-Lock-With-Original-Key/
How to Re-Pin a Lock With Original Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/ZDO0/H4DXIR6Z/FT6ZDO0H4DXIR6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/ZDO0/H4DXIR6Z/FT6ZDO0H4DXIR6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/ZDO0/H4DXIR6Z/FT6ZDO0H4DXIR6Z.SMALL.jpg Li Sashay After having gone through the process of explaining how to re-pin a lock without the original key, I realized people might want to have a similar explanation for re-pinning a lock you've just bought. This is actually a lot easier than re-pinning a lock without a key, it also helps that I had a new ...
By: Li Sashay

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:30:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Indoor-hydroponics-Project-Real-Easy/
Small Indoor hydroponics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SMALL.jpg zorro3355 A few month ago i came across an article about a guy who want ,my country(Singapore) which is a dense island state to be more self sufficient in our food supply buy using hydroponics to grow vegetables on the roof of all the buildings in Singapore. This sparked my interest which led me to this littl...
By: zorro3355

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:40:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfectly-Plausible-Pomegranate-Protectors/
Perfectly Plausible Pomegranate Protectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVA/571U/G0GBDLOD/FVA571UG0GBDLOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVA/571U/G0GBDLOD/FVA571UG0GBDLOD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVA/571U/G0GBDLOD/FVA571UG0GBDLOD.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I have a pomegranate tree that gives me lots of wonderful fruit...if the squirrels don't eat them all. In past years, the squirrel population as skyrocketed, and they destroy many oranges, pomegranates, and sunflowers. I have tried various methods, researched for even more effective protective solu...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:18:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Savonius-VAWT-to-Make-Electricity-2012-Upd/
Build a Savonius VAWT to Make Electricity 2012 Update - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SMALL.jpg bhunter736 Once upon a time, I wrote an instructable on this subject and it has changed my life.  As things have progressed very slowly, to some it may have appeared that I fell off the planet.  To those that know me, it has been a difficult and arduous but rewarding process.  Here , I would like to again shar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Leaf-Lamp/
Autumn Leaf Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SMALL.jpg noahw This colorful hanging lamp is made from fallen autumn leaves and a section of salvaged tree trunk.  It's nearly free to make since almost all of the parts are provided by mother nature, and helps preserve the awesomeness of autumn all year long in your very own home.  Even if it's not autumn where y...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:03:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Electro-Etch-a-Solid-Metal-Plaque/
How To Electro-Etch a Solid Metal Plaque - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/2TNK/GZHK83NV/FM72TNKGZHK83NV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/2TNK/GZHK83NV/FM72TNKGZHK83NV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/2TNK/GZHK83NV/FM72TNKGZHK83NV.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim This is a technique that has been used by humans for a very long time. Learn how to create a deep electro-etched metal plaque with household items or items from the hardware store in this Instructable.  There are no hazardous chemicals (except dihydrogen monoxide and salts of sodium and chlorine), ...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:01:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Freezer-Box-FridgeAir-con-/
Home Made Freezer Box Fridge/Air con . - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SMALL.jpg Redstormx1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Warning!!! Check your countrys refrigerant handling rules before you attempt this. If you live in Australia only attempt this if you are an Air con mechanic or Car mechanic with a refrigerant hand...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:38:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Remodel-another-bathroom/
Remodel another bathroom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/1KO0/GXFXNHWY/FDQ1KO0GXFXNHWY.SMALL.jpg MrBippers I'm back for the sequel to my previous instructable, how to remodel a bathroom.  That previous guide covered my downstairs bathroom and after a nice, *long* rest period I took on the upstairs bathroom.  This was a complete gutting involving replacing an old cast iron tub, replumbing for a modern 1 h...
By: MrBippers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:06:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinishing-an-Hardwood-Staircase/
Refinishing an Hardwood Staircase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/0HNB/GWV07FL2/FG90HNBGWV07FL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/0HNB/GWV07FL2/FG90HNBGWV07FL2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/0HNB/GWV07FL2/FG90HNBGWV07FL2.SMALL.jpg KittyJ This is an adventure in refinishing my hardwood staircase, told by an amateur artist and homeowner. This may not be how the pros would do it, but it's done for about $150 in materials and a few days of my time. We floundered a bit in figuring it out, but here I'll share the things I've figured out....
By: KittyJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:35:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Wardrobe/
Wooden Wardrobe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/G38M/GSUSONHE/FTNG38MGSUSONHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/G38M/GSUSONHE/FTNG38MGSUSONHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/G38M/GSUSONHE/FTNG38MGSUSONHE.SMALL.jpg alphydan After having a look at some wardrobes and seeing the exorbitant prices I decided to have a stab at building one. Custom made, for our room. In this instructable you can see the wood and tools I used, the steps and the outcome. It ended up costing about £100 GBP (about $150) for sustainably sourced...
By: alphydan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:35:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Freestanding-Indoor-Rock-Climbing-Wall-For-150/
Freestanding Indoor Rock Climbing Wall For $150 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/TBM7/GTLRHV2Q/FGNTBM7GTLRHV2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/TBM7/GTLRHV2Q/FGNTBM7GTLRHV2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/TBM7/GTLRHV2Q/FGNTBM7GTLRHV2Q.SMALL.jpg mga12 I've recently gotten into rock climbing and while pull-up bars and hangboards are nice, I've really wanted a more realistic training routine. While I wanted to build my own climbing wall, I didn't think my landlord would be too happy with me anchoring it into the wall and ceiling of my apartment. Du...
By: mga12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:01:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvage-an-Old-Outside-Light/
Salvage an Old Outside Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I3TD/GTFK214K/FRWI3TDGTFK214K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I3TD/GTFK214K/FRWI3TDGTFK214K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I3TD/GTFK214K/FRWI3TDGTFK214K.SMALL.jpg adam.m.hoff My outside house lights were good at 2 things: producing blinding light and scaring the neighbors with their hideous 1980's styling. I knew something had to be done, but if your like me, you wont want to spend much cash, and you'll try to salvage what you can. No problem! All you need is some ratt...
By: adam.m.hoff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2011 08:23:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Simple-Handrail/
How to Build a Simple Handrail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/2QX4/DOOEQHOAHYB/FGF2QX4DOOEQHOAHYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/2QX4/DOOEQHOAHYB/FGF2QX4DOOEQHOAHYB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/2QX4/DOOEQHOAHYB/FGF2QX4DOOEQHOAHYB.SMALL.jpg simplifiedbuilding Handrails are apart of our life. The government has made sure of that :-) This is a simple hand rail that we built for our friend Bill to meet code. You might need something similar to meet a required building code or just for general safety purposes. I know there's a lot of discussion on this s...
By: simplifiedbuilding

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:17:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Street-Busking-Suitcase-Table/
Street Busking Suitcase Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SMALL.jpg signeddiamond <br> Working on the streets is hard. Sometimes you need a place to put things or display your wares but who has the space or the permits these days. Well my friends look not further for you have landed on the right Instructble. Here we have a suitcase table that is completely self conta...
By: signeddiamond

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:39:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Theater-Projector-Screen-on-a-Budget/
Home Theater Projector Screen on a Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/J3YJ/FCEILZ8Q/FB8J3YJFCEILZ8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/J3YJ/FCEILZ8Q/FB8J3YJFCEILZ8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/J3YJ/FCEILZ8Q/FB8J3YJFCEILZ8Q.SMALL.jpg tracydanger If you want to make a good looking, good quality projector screen and you don't want to spend a lot, this is one good way to do it. My total cost for the screen was around $50. I didn't add it up exactly. I got some of my ideas from other instructables and some ideas from AV forums. I wanted to find...
By: tracydanger

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:04:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-swamp-cooler-overclock-it-50/
How to fix your swamp cooler ("Overclock" it 50%) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme Swamp coolers work ok until it reaches 94 degrees. At that point, they stop cooling as well, because the pump can not get enough water on the pads to keep them wet. So by increasing the amount of water going to the pads by 50% the unit cools the house down faster, and the pads don't dry out. Rep...
By: vatosupreme

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:28:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Beautiful-Green-Chandelier/
The Castaway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SMALL.jpg TommyHans Hello fellow instructabees! This is an instructable on how to build a big, beautiful, hanging lamp just like this one I have hanging in my room. You may be saying to yourself, "But Tommy, why would I want one of these wonderful, room warming, hipster-huggin, mood makin, hanging gems of glorio...
By: TommyHans

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Fold-out-SofaFutonBed-Frame/
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SMALL.jpg VVBoredGuy I enjoy relaxing on a sofa and in my bed, and so it may come as no surprise that I would wish to combine the two. After searching Ikea and several other shops, I found the average price for a "tri-fold" futon was in the region of 120GBP ($150). I found this pretty steep for what is basically some pl...
By: VVBoredGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 07:01:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Star-Trek-Style-Door/
Air-Powered Star Trek Style Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/BUDU/GHDS6MU4/FE9BUDUGHDS6MU4.SMALL.jpg uiproductions I always wanted a piece of Star Trek and the Disney Monorail in my house, and one thing they have in common is that they both have automatic sliding doors. It would be the perfect, most geek-ified entryway for my bedroom. Edit:  Not every detail is included in this Instructable.  I did the bes...
By: uiproductions

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:08:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tool-Tote/
Duct Tape Tool Tote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SMALL.jpg fallental How to make a versatile and TOUGH tool tote out of items around the house. This was inspired by and AWP tool bag that I purchased last year, and some Craftsman tool bags that I have seen at hardware stores. Enjoy! Materials Needed! For this project you will only need very few items, and it should...
By: fallental

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:47:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Chair-Rail/
Installing Chair Rail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/QSON/GGC2UGXX/FLTQSONGGC2UGXX.SMALL.jpg randofo Chair rail moulding is a great way to spruce up a room and protect its walls from wily and dangerous chair backs. If left to their own devices, chairs would dent up all of your walls and make you mad. It is therefor imperative that you keep those walls safe by placing a solid protective barrier at 3...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:54:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-Cathode-Light-Tube/
Cold Cathode Light Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Time for a replacement or addition to home-lighting? As normal incandescents and compact fluorescents create rather uninteresting color tones , this guide has been created to create a unique and vivid method of lighting up your living areas. Cold Cathodes, or Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lights (CCFLs)...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:28:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-workshop-from-scratch/
Building a workshop from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SMALL.jpg dwj300 After being frustrated by not having enough room to work, not being able to find the right tools and supplies, and spending way too much time looking for things, we decided to clean out a basement utility room and build a workshop. We learned a lot of things along the way and hope our experience wi...
By: dwj300

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:25:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Carved-Pizza-Wheel-Cortador-de-Pizza-Tallado/
Hand Carved Pizza Wheel. Cortador de Pizza Tallado. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/2WQJ/GDLH2KSL/F1C2WQJGDLH2KSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/2WQJ/GDLH2KSL/F1C2WQJGDLH2KSL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/2WQJ/GDLH2KSL/F1C2WQJGDLH2KSL.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez Dont you hate when you cook Pizza in your home and you can´t cut the Pizza in equal slices …well that happened to me and I decided to make my personal Pizza accesories . No odias cuando cocinas Pizza casera y a la hora de cortar, el cuchillo no es la mejor opción y las porciones quedan desiguales.....
By: Mr.Sanchez

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:38:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Central-Vacuum-Retrofit/
Central Vacuum Retrofit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/1Y2Q/FHAVXXK5/FIN1Y2QFHAVXXK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/1Y2Q/FHAVXXK5/FIN1Y2QFHAVXXK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/1Y2Q/FHAVXXK5/FIN1Y2QFHAVXXK5.SMALL.jpg a.doovz Photos and tips for installing a central vacuum system in an existing house.After several months of research, I installed a central vacuum system in my house during many nights and weekends from December 2004 through January 2005. It was a big project, but well worth the effort. This instructable ...
By: a.doovz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-folding-15-Watt-Solar-Panel/
How I built a folding 15 Watt Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SMALL.jpg mdavis19 Several years ago I built a 60 Watt solar panel. It's a great panel. I still use it a lot. However, it is big, and heavy, and I don't always need 60 Watts of power. Sometimes I just need a little power for a portable device or two. I'd like to be able to charge up my cell phone, or MP3 player withou...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Aug 2010 06:39:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/
How To Build A Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SMALL.jpg hastyhost Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was d...
By: hastyhost

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:43:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Improved-Raised-Bed-Garden/
An Improved Raised Bed Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/TAZH/FX8OUMOK/FPGTAZHFX8OUMOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/TAZH/FX8OUMOK/FPGTAZHFX8OUMOK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/TAZH/FX8OUMOK/FPGTAZHFX8OUMOK.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I have been using raised beds for several years now. I converted an existing patch of grass into four, 4ft x 12ft raised beds for a total garden area of 192 sq. ft. This could, conceivably, produce enough food throughout the year to make a serious dent in the food budget. And, of course, all the ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:15:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propagate-Plants-The-Easy-WayWith-Easy-To-Make-/
Propagate Plants The Easy Way...With Easy To Make Mini-Greenhouses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/NKSU/G9C6ZP92/FCZNKSUG9C6ZP92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/NKSU/G9C6ZP92/FCZNKSUG9C6ZP92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/NKSU/G9C6ZP92/FCZNKSUG9C6ZP92.SMALL.jpg Creativeman An ancient practice for many gardeners has always been propagating plants from healthy specimens on hand.  The obvious reasons are to save money, but it's a good way to increase the landscape plants one needs to cover a given area.  You also know what you are getting as the young plants are clones o...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:58:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-This-Potting-Shed/
Build This Potting Shed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CRV2/FB7FBT96/FGTCRV2FB7FBT96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CRV2/FB7FBT96/FGTCRV2FB7FBT96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CRV2/FB7FBT96/FGTCRV2FB7FBT96.SMALL.jpg Progressive Farmer Here's an attractive addition to your farmstead or land. What's more, you get space to pursue your gardening dreams. The Progressive Farmer designed this 8- x 10-foot potting shed. We built one, minus the overhang, in three days. The 6-foot overhang extends the working area outside. Three windows le...
By: Progressive Farmer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:22:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Birch-and-Aluminum-Desk/
Birch and Aluminum Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SMALL.jpg zwild1 This desk was designed to meet specific needs- it had to be: 1) Large enough to spread out a textbook, notebook computer, and writing notebook. 2) Durable, with legs that do not wobble or a span that bends under weight. 3) Without nooks and crannies that would fill up with knick knacks. 4) Modern, c...
By: zwild1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:44:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chalkboard-Table/
Chalkboard Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/9TAQ/G61ASG9K/FU19TAQG61ASG9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/9TAQ/G61ASG9K/FU19TAQG61ASG9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/9TAQ/G61ASG9K/FU19TAQG61ASG9K.SMALL.jpg randofo I can't tell you how many times I've been sitting at the dining room table and have been struck with a 'brilliant' idea and haven't had anywhere to write it down. This table, in fact, was one such idea. I thought to myself, wouldn't it be great if the table were a chalkboard and I could sketch out m...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:02:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solar-Powered-Walkway/
How to Make a Solar Powered Walkway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I sure loves me some sun jars!  They incorporate several of my favorite things to mess around with:  LEDs, Solar panels, hot glue, man it's all there and they look great to boot! However, there is one big fat problem:  the sun!  When it's dark out, oftentimes the places I'd really like to have a li...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:18:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-lamp/
How to make a lamp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SMALL.jpg saramaier825 A crafty lamp made of wire hangers, canvas, and beads. Materials and Tools 3-4 Wire Hangers Pliers Wire Cutter Gorilla Glue (you can also use a glue gun, super glue etc.) 9 ”x 24”Canvas (or any other strong material) Scissors Sewing Kit Beads Wire Ruler Fire Retardant Spray Lamp making kit Light ...
By: saramaier825

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