http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:37:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Your-Old-Soap/
Recycle your old Soap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/ZVF7/FCEIOIL1/F25ZVF7FCEIOIL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/ZVF7/FCEIOIL1/F25ZVF7FCEIOIL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/ZVF7/FCEIOIL1/F25ZVF7FCEIOIL1.SMALL.jpg Gunk on Floor Have small insignificant pieces of soap in your bathrooms, kitchens, or workplaces? Follow this instructable and you can recycle your soap! Choppy Choppy! What you'll need: 1. The ugly soap. 2. A styrofoam cup, or other microwave safe container you'd like. 3. A microwave. 4. Knife or the lik...
By: Gunk on Floor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:07:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-bottle-hanging-lantern/
Wine bottle hanging lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/IJX1/GX5XJYXE/FU3IJX1GX5XJYXE.SMALL.jpg l8nite This is my interpretation of a couple of projects I've seen, primarily on Instructables, the 2 I could find are here... http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-wet-tile-saw-to-cut-glass-bottles/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Liquor-Bottle-Candle-Lamp/ If I've used your information a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:44:06 PST 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/free-standing-vertical-planter/
free standing vertical planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SMALL.jpg foobear Here's a way to grow plants vertically using limited space and water.   It also allows seedlings to get up high into the sunlight, outwitting the aggressive invasive species in the yard, if you have them like I do. You could make a flowering fence with these if you were so inclined. I got the init...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:04:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/parasitic-planters/
parasitic planters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SMALL.jpg foobear When I bought my house, there was and still is a good deal of this invasive species established here called Japanese Knotweed.  It has an appearance like bamboo, but without much structural strength to it.   It's very prolific and tends to shade out other vegetation.  And it grows from a three inch ...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:50:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-easy-natural-fertilizer/
Super easy natural fertilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SMALL.jpg Peter11235 No, I don't mean dung :-). I mean the tea leftovers. When you make tea, don't throw away those leaves/leaf parts on the bottom of your cup. Use them to help your plants grow (You can also use the tea itself-I will tell you how in a moment). Its also green because you use thing otherwise considered a...
By: Peter11235

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 07:26:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Take-Apart-A-Microwave/
How To Take Apart A Microwave - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTB/QL85/FMMCZ05G/FTBQL85FMMCZ05G.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTB/QL85/FMMCZ05G/FTBQL85FMMCZ05G.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTB/QL85/FMMCZ05G/FTBQL85FMMCZ05G.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Taking apart microwaves can be dangerous, on this instructable I will show you how to take apart a microwave safely and explain the parts and what you can do with them... I found this microwave (pictured) lying around in the streets, I took it home with me and took it apart, meanwhile, I decided to ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:01:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-humidity-dome-for-seedlings/
DIY humidity dome for seedlings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk When sprouting seeds or rooting clones it's a good idea keep them in a place with warm and humid air(~20-25°C / 68-77 °F). This is where a humidity dome comes in. Putting the seeds or clones in a Jiffy pot or a Rockwool cube and then filling bottom with water will create a humid climate perfect for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Activated-Carbon-From-Food-Waste-CCC-Car/
Creating Activated Carbon From Food Waste (CCC Carbon Method) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0TDZ/HFPTI911/F920TDZHFPTI911.SMALL.jpg nocureforcrazy For a full Youtube tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM1MMJJ3c08 Activated carbon is a porous substance derived from organic material (usually woody, fibrous stuff). The useful thing about activated carbon is that it can filter out contaminants from both water and air, which makes it an impo...
By: nocureforcrazy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Bicycle-Generator/
How To Build A Bicycle Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/FHO3/GBVJH04Q/FHQFHO3GBVJH04Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/FHO3/GBVJH04Q/FHQFHO3GBVJH04Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHQ/FHO3/GBVJH04Q/FHQFHO3GBVJH04Q.SMALL.jpg saullopez52 The intention of this project is to build a straight forward human powered generator from a used bicycle and to use it to power light bulbs, blenders, cell phones, laptops, and other small appliances. This project will help one develop engineering skills while learning about a clean way of generati...
By: saullopez52

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:31:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Creation-from-Recyclable-Material/
Paper Creation from Recyclable Material - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/RMB4/HCJOH1HI/FZKRMB4HCJOH1HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/RMB4/HCJOH1HI/FZKRMB4HCJOH1HI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/RMB4/HCJOH1HI/FZKRMB4HCJOH1HI.SMALL.jpg Liz_Etter Making paper from recyclable materials is a fun, environmentally friendly way of creating new memories! This paper can be any different color, shape, or size, and can be used for anything from a science project, to scrap-booking, or writing letters and postcards.  Tools and Materials You will nee...
By: Liz_Etter

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:30:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/T-shirt-rags-4-rags-from-1-shirt-with-just-2-cut/
T-shirt rags - 4 rags from 1 shirt with just 2 cuts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/MVYQ/H0GGYKL9/F72MVYQH0GGYKL9.SMALL.jpg MatthewTaylor Here's a really simple way to make 4 rags from one old t-shirt in 2 cuts. All you need is: An old t-shirt, or better yet a bunch of them A sharp box knife (be careful, they can be dangerous) A sold cutting board or workbench  It's all spelled out in the video.  They're handy to have around the g...
By: MatthewTaylor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:01:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ReWrap---recycled-wrapping-paper-and-bow-from-scra/
ReWrap - recycled wrapping paper and bow from scrap paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ALZD/FB7FYP6B/F8MALZDFB7FYP6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ALZD/FB7FYP6B/F8MALZDFB7FYP6B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ALZD/FB7FYP6B/F8MALZDFB7FYP6B.SMALL.jpg tiffanytomato Turn scrap paper into wrapping paper in a few easy steps. You can use almost anything for the scrap paper - like pages from a book of sheet music, comics books, maps, and more. There's no need wrap gifts with new paper. The wrap can even be a slight hint to what's inside. And better yet - maybe the ...
By: tiffanytomato

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:10:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Have-a-mold-free-shower-curtain-in-your-bathtub/
Have a mold free shower curtain in your bathtub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/GIWG/HAIK2VGC/FOTGIWGHAIK2VGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/GIWG/HAIK2VGC/FOTGIWGHAIK2VGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/GIWG/HAIK2VGC/FOTGIWGHAIK2VGC.SMALL.jpg mole1   Not only is a mold free shower curtain possible, it's easy! What you will need 1 - A small hook to attach to the wall above the tub.  This can be a little plastic 'sticky' hook if you have smooth tile walls, or a suction cup hook if you have smooth walls but don't want to use any adhesive on t...
By: mole1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:16:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Not-your-average-save-energy-advice-use-less-en/
Not your average "save energy" advice: using less energy can save you thousands of dollars (and even some time!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/SU8J/GS0482MF/FAHSU8JGS0482MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/SU8J/GS0482MF/FAHSU8JGS0482MF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/SU8J/GS0482MF/FAHSU8JGS0482MF.SMALL.jpg JacobAziza ******Shameless Self-Promotion****** Most of what I write isn't relevant to Instructables.  My main blog is here: biodieselhauling.blogspot.com **End Digression... On to the Good Stuff** Everyone has a reason to use less energy. -For the environmentalist, obviously, all forms of energy have some e...
By: JacobAziza

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:48:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Increase-your-refrigerators-efficiency-in-10-minu/
Increase your refrigerator's efficiency in 10 minutes for about $2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/G8MK/HANAQAYB/FQ5G8MKHANAQAYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/G8MK/HANAQAYB/FQ5G8MKHANAQAYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/G8MK/HANAQAYB/FQ5G8MKHANAQAYB.SMALL.jpg JacobAziza When I was a little kid, supermarkets often had these hanging plastic sheets with slits cut in them over the upright refrigerated produce and dairy sections to keep the cool air in while allowing people to easily reach through and grab the groceries. It was so easy that no one thought twice about i...
By: JacobAziza

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:51:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Denim-Shopping-Bag/
Recycled Denim Shopping Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/F1FQ/FF78LZCH/FTGF1FQFF78LZCH.SMALL.jpg weiblen.c Save the world - one pair of jeans at a time.Take your old jeans out of the closet and turn them into a useful shopping bag! Lets face it, we all have a favorite pair of jeans that won't fit anymore, but we'll never throw them away. Simultaneously, we use hundreds of disposable plastic shopping ba...
By: weiblen.c

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:05:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-least-messy-way-to-remove-labels-from-gla/
Easiest, least messy way to remove labels from glass bottles! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/DZJJ/G6MPN2AC/FS0DZJJG6MPN2AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/DZJJ/G6MPN2AC/FS0DZJJG6MPN2AC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/DZJJ/G6MPN2AC/FS0DZJJG6MPN2AC.SMALL.jpg thickneckarts Product labels on bottles aren't decals so they are particularly hard to remove but scraping away with a razor or using Goo-Gone can be pain-staking and/or messy. I recently had several wine bottles soaking in the kitchen sink and thought to myself, "what a waste of water and space". Since the sink...
By: thickneckarts

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:20:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-oil-stains-on-your-driveway/
Cleaning oil stains on your driveway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/M82O/FC2BTRXR/FLBM82OFC2BTRXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/M82O/FC2BTRXR/FLBM82OFC2BTRXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/M82O/FC2BTRXR/FLBM82OFC2BTRXR.SMALL.jpg hewie If you search online for ways to remove oil stains, you'll come across all kinds of things. One of the most common suggestions I've come across from "experts" is to use a brick to grind cat litter into the concrete. This does absorb wet oil on the top of the concrete, but it doesn't really get rid...
By: hewie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:21:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-playing-card-into-a-solar-charger-for-AA-ba/
Turn a playing card into a solar charger for AA batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/JOOV/H4AGI32X/FULJOOVH4AGI32X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/JOOV/H4AGI32X/FULJOOVH4AGI32X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/JOOV/H4AGI32X/FULJOOVH4AGI32X.SMALL.jpg sfrayne I own loads of rechargeable NiMH AA and AAA batteries, but most always seem to be dead when I need them.  So, I wanted a cheap and fast way to make battery chargers that I can keep on my desk, so that I could have an armada of charged batteries at all times.  I didn't want to take up more outlets an...
By: sfrayne

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 10:55:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Evaporative-Cooler-swamp-cooler/
Portable Evaporative Cooler (swamp cooler) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/OM4A/G1O4THWI/F8NOM4AG1O4THWI.SMALL.jpg tooyellowdogs In areas with low humidity, regular air conditioners don't work very well. A simpler solution uses water evaporation to cool and humidify air. These are called evaporative coolers or swamp coolers and are used in homes all over the Southwest U.S. Air is pulled by a fan across a wet pad, which lowers...
By: tooyellowdogs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:55:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Solar-Fridge/
Cheap Solar Fridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SMALL.jpg cruzer28 This instructable is being entered in the Green Tech Contest so please vote. This solar fridge is a simple and quick diy project. The reason I decided to build it was because the fridge in your house takes up a ton of energy.  This fridge is so cheap and reliable that it can be used in 3rd world co...
By: cruzer28

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:06:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wrap-Storm-Window-Insert/
Bubble Wrap Storm Window (Insert) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SMALL.jpg kc8hps In this instructable I will show you how to make an INDOOR storm window that will keep plenty of cold out of a room, while letting light continue to come in. My version uses less than $4 worth of supplies, mostly from the DOLLAR TREE store. THE STORY :) I moved into an apartment on the 3rd floor. ...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:08:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torch-made-from-coke-can-and-cereal-box/
Torch made from coke can and cereal box. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SMALL.jpg paul em Do we always have to throw everything away? The torch project below looks at how we can transform materials that we would normally consider as waste, and makes them into a functional everyday product. Hopefully it shows that we don't always have to go to the shops. An hour or so with some scissors,...
By: paul em

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stay-Cool-Without-AC/
Stay Cool Without A/C. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/B2G9/GR6XJGMW/FU7B2G9GR6XJGMW.SMALL.jpg Bindlestiff Recently I listened to a podcast from an Air Conditioning expert, which I didn't even know existed . It got my brain going about how to stay cool without using an air conditioner. I have been trying some of his tips, plus some of my own ideas, and thought I'd share them here. The results have been...
By: Bindlestiff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:58:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SAWDUSTOVEN/
*SAWDUSTOVEN.* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/YKEQ/GRBTNRWH/FITYKEQGRBTNRWH.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez Sawdust + tin Can = Stove /Oven. Backpacking Camping and living Stove Powered by Sawdust made of Recycled Stuff. I Love camping since I was Just a child, and Now its time to Go back inside the Forest, its my Kids first CampTime, and  its my duty to teach him How to be a good camper and  take care o...
By: Mr.Sanchez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/home-made-air-conditioner-version-two/
Home Made Air Conditioner II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/5GZX/FUI0T11Q/F275GZXFUI0T11Q.SMALL.jpg hleon This is another version of my Manly Home Made air Conditioner(Can also Heat). Here is a link to the first version: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollis-homemade-AC/ it will cool very well, and keeps my 10x15 room cool. Please answer my question, if you can. http://www.instructables.com/answers/Net...
By: hleon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 14:27:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TRULY-insulate-your-loft-and-save-the-planet/
TRULY insulate your loft (or attic!) - and save the planet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/N2DI/FSK1E5U3/FS1N2DIFSK1E5U3.SMALL.jpg LDW Being time rich and money poor, I wanted to cut my outgoings, and be a bit greener. So I fixed SF40 SuperFOIL to the underside of my rafters to keep warm, cut bills and save the planet: www.superfoil.co.uk/SF40-titlepage.html I chose SF40 because: a) It nails to the roof, so you can still use the...
By: LDW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:05:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Denim-Floor-mat-from-Waistbands-and-insea/
Recycle Denim: Floor mat from Waistbands and inseams - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/TYAY/FX23VYUZ/FH4TYAYFX23VYUZ.SMALL.jpg passionfly This comfy floor mat is made from recycled waistbands, hem cuffs, and inseams from old jeans. These are often the wasted scraps left after other projects with recycled denim. To see how to efficiently harvest these materials from a pair old pants see this instructable:http://www.instructables.com/id...
By: passionfly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bio-fuel-briquettes-compress-paper-pulp-and-sawdu/
Bio fuel briquettes, compress paper pulp and sawdust into fuel bricks. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LY6G/GBB7GQH0/FOBLY6GGBB7GQH0.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui Project: To find a use for the large amount of sawdust produced from wood turning sawing firewood etc, the 2 choices  had was to dunp / compost  it or burn it.  loose sawdust can be burned in a wood burner but can easily kill the fire and cause a lot of smoke. decide to try and compress it back in...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:52:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-rare-planters-re-using-home-junk/
Make robo-planters re-using home junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/VVT4/G9NH9BQU/FE4VVT4G9NH9BQU.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (UPDATE: Check out for my new robo-planters pictures: http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Robo-planters/) Tired of simple or sissy planters? Do you want more attitude flowerpots? Well, it's your lucky day, because today's instructable is about how to make planters using cheap stuff. Due to the ext...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 00:28:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-effective-sanitizer/
Cheap and effective sanitizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/SCZE/G9GQH6QD/FHNSCZEG9GQH6QD.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus After cooking in the kitchen, I want to clean everything up and make sure to kill any remaining germs, but I'm not too keen on using bleach. Instead, you can use a couple of other items you may already have in your house that are very effective against germs. Secret ingredients The two ingredient...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 16:56:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ROB-ZOMBIE/
ROB ZOMBIE!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/EM62/G8LWKEZI/F40EM62G8LWKEZI.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (ANNOUNCEMENT: Answering the public concern about the Atari joysticks, I declare the controls were damaged, broken and without any possible reparation, so I gift them a second life. So relax everyone! No living Atari joystick was killed in the process.) Ready for another plastic junk idea? IT'S RO...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 May 2010 10:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Different-ways-to-Design-your-house-to-be-Energy-E/
Different ways to Design your house to be Energy Efficient - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/YIA6/FABRX0WQ/F9CYIA6FABRX0WQ.SMALL.jpg Senseless This isn't exactly an Instructable on how to put up insulation but when I decided to build my house and do as much of it as I could Solo these are some of the steps I made to keep my heating a cooling costs down. When I designed this house I had the advantage of living next door for a few years be...
By: Senseless

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:52:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Coffee-Cup-Challenge/
How To Enter the Coffee Cup Challenge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/QVKD/G7YFZY7E/FYEQVKDG7YFZY7E.SMALL.gif Contest Robot 58 billion paper coffee cups are thrown in the trash each year. That's a lot! We think that there are some better ideas for paper coffee cups than just tossing them out so we teamed up with the betacup to bring you the Coffee Cup Challenge! Enter your awesome idea for a paper cup reuse and win a sol...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:58:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrecting-the-California-Cooler/
Resurrecting the California Cooler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SMALL.jpg dlginstructables Coastal Northern California is blessed with a very moderate climate, generally on the cool side, especially at night. Before the refrigerator became common in households, denizens of this region took advantage of the cool weather by storing perishable foods in a special kitchen cabinet that brought ...
By: dlginstructables

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Heating-and-Cooling-Jacket/
How to make a Heating and Cooling Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/DYXS/G6MPPXUT/F7CDYXSG6MPPXUT.SMALL.jpg hypergami Project by CU Boulder GEEN 1400 Engineering Projects students:  Diana George, Jenna Sobieray, Alex Cossoff and Chris Francklyn Have you ever dreamt about having a jacket that kept equilibrium? Well today is your lucky day! Now featured on Instructables.com is a jacket that both heats and cools b...
By: hypergami

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:31:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drinking-Glasses-from-Wine-Bottles/
Drinking Glasses from Wine Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH0/37LE/F5HVPD4K/FH037LEF5HVPD4K.SMALL.jpg fstedie Making drinking glasses from wine bottles has been around for years, and while it is relatively easy to cut a bottle, making a nice useful drinking glass is a little more difficult. Yeah, I can go to Target and buy a set of glasses, but it is pretty cool to be able to use/recycle bottles that in ma...
By: fstedie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:30:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hollow-out-a-lightbulb-and-make-a-stand-for/
How to hollow out a lightbulb and make a stand for it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTA/8GBA/IFNEQZJIMRM/FTA8GBAIFNEQZJIMRM.SMALL.jpg AlexTheGreat for other uses like plasma globes and aquariums materials for this you will need; lightbulb (preferably burnt out) scrap wood block wire hanger salt tools; wire cutters duct tape (or stapler or staple gun) drill remove brass contact, black glass, and stuff use pliers to pull off the bras...
By: AlexTheGreat

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