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People search for stuff at Instructables all the time. Sometimes they find what they're looking for, sometimes they don't. But there are a few common how-tos that come up often enough that make us wonder, "why don't we have an Instructable on that?"
The answer is of course, because no one has written one. But you can change all that.
Below I've listed out a number of popular 'wanted Instructables'. If you write an Instructable about one of these topics we will send you a free Instructables Robot T-shirt. Answer more than one of these questions and and we won't keep sending you shirts, but we probably will send you something cool that we have made here at Instructables HQ.
Wanted Instructables:
I've created a group to keep track of everything, called Burning Questions. If you want the shirt, you've got to add your Instructable to the group.
When we've determined an Instructable is of high enough quality, we'll add a link to it below, in the "Answered Questions" section and take it away from our "Wanted" list. Once it's added to the Burning Questions group I will send you a private message letting you know how you can claim your free shirt.
Have any questions about the Burning Questions Contest? Comments? Post them below as comments to this instructable!
Answered Questions:
This is how to add an Instructable to a group.
And this is how to write a great Instructable.
The answer is of course, because no one has written one. But you can change all that.
Below I've listed out a number of popular 'wanted Instructables'. If you write an Instructable about one of these topics we will send you a free Instructables Robot T-shirt. Answer more than one of these questions and and we won't keep sending you shirts, but we probably will send you something cool that we have made here at Instructables HQ.
Wanted Instructables:
- How to cook prime rib
- How to make out (stay classy on this one)
- How to make a man fall in love
- How to cut hair
- How to build a deck
- How to fly fish
- How to pour a beer (including methods from a bottle and from a tap)
- The Instructables have to be of good quality. Lots of people are looking for these answers so put some extra effort in. They have to be detailed, contain plenty of good pictures, and actually provide a good answer to the question. If they're lousy (you know when they are), no t-shirt for you.
- They have to be titled as above (or with very minor variation). Why? Because that's what people are looking for.
- They have to have a publish date after September 3rd.
- They have to be on the list! Only Instructables answering questions on the list will be admitted to the group.
I've created a group to keep track of everything, called Burning Questions. If you want the shirt, you've got to add your Instructable to the group.
When we've determined an Instructable is of high enough quality, we'll add a link to it below, in the "Answered Questions" section and take it away from our "Wanted" list. Once it's added to the Burning Questions group I will send you a private message letting you know how you can claim your free shirt.
Have any questions about the Burning Questions Contest? Comments? Post them below as comments to this instructable!
Answered Questions:
- How to boil an egg - Answered by TheCheese9921
- How to meditate - Answered by sardines454
- How to write a resume - Answered by Weissensteinburg
- How to cook - Answered by drinkmorecoffee
- How to shave - Answered by Brennn10
- How to lose weight - Answered by jessyratfink
- How to gain weight - Answered by royalestel
- How to write a research paper - Answered by Brennn10
- How to play tennis - Answered by jknight
- How to get a passport - Answered by zieak
- How to build a custom pc - Answered by technick29
- How to ask a girl out - Answered by spiralsyncrasy
- How to clean dog/pet/cat urine - Answered by Zaen
- How to play guitar - Answered by josh92176
- Learn photography - Answered by Weissensteinburg
- How to stop global warming - Answered by Weissensteinburg
- How to make a kite - Answered by (who would have guessed...) Kiteman (also, more kites!)
- How to swim - Answered by Gbutton
- How to jump start a car - Answered by tbonecb
- How to cure hiccups and How to cure hiccups - Answered by joejoerowley and Lebowski
- How to parallel park - Answered by Kiteman
- How to fix a flat tire - Answered by trebuchet03
- How to solve a rubik's cube - Answered by T3h_Muffinator
- How to sell on ebay - Answered by grimsqueaker
- How to remove gum from clothes - Answered by kqrpnb
- How to play baseball - Answered by gamer5
- How to play chess and How to play chess - Answered by llama13, latobada, Hugo.B, and pyr0man1ac (Though the former Instructable is a big collaboration, and is still in progress.)
- How to download iTunes shared music on a mac - Answered by blckleprd
- How to make money (online) - Answered by Sam Noyoun
- How to cure (and prevent) a hangover - Answered by zieak
- Learn to type - Answered by Brennn10
- How to make moonshine (For fuel purposes only, of course) - Answered by AdamK
- How to clean leather - Answered by Beastbunny
- How to pick a lock - Answered by _Soapy_
- How to build a robot - Answered by robomaniac
- How to make a diaper cake - Answered by dennisyuki
- How to flirt - Answered by pestisbest
- How to make a pinata - Answered by syribia
- How to snowboard - Answered by bryceronie
- How to make soap - Answered by Jesusjuice917
- How to braid hair (your own) - Answered by prixprix
- How to make paper airplanes - Answered by tomonto
- How to weld - mig welding - Answered by noahw
- How to clean a CD - Answered by tomonto
- How to save a wet cell phone - Answered by XHorntail
- Make a snowflake - Answered by Super_David
- How to build a bonfire - Answered by berZirkir
- How to get pregnant - Answered by monocot
- How to make and recycle paper - Answered by Chopsteeq
- How to make fireworks - Answered by pudi.dk
- How to rip DVDs - Answered by killerjackalope and How to rip a DVD for Linux - Answered by LinuxH4x0r
- How to stop your dog from jumping - Answered by RedBianary
- How to make a bow and arrow - Answered by alfonso along with How to make arrows for your homemade bow - Answered by ll.13
- How to cheat a polygraph test - Answered by macmaniac
- How to draw - Answered by Carolinalefty, How to draw (well part one) - answered by killerjackalope and How to draw - basic linear perspectives answered by Randofo
- How to roast a turkey - Answered by karencv
- How to exercise your dog - Answered by brawns214
- How to make jello shots Answered by Bilou and How to make jello shots Answered by joeliolyijr
- How to do a live webcam chat - Answered by Grant0
- Learn to play poker - Texas Hold Em - Answered by MrStuff
- How to make a toga - Answered by suggsugg and Toga for women - Answered by adidame
- How to clean a mattress - Answered by Chiok
- Getting Rid of Ants (or) How to Kill an Ant Invasion - Answered by ScruffyRasputin
This is how to add an Instructable to a group.
And this is how to write a great Instructable.
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82 Discussions
3 years ago
Is there a more current version of the Burning Questions post?
10 years ago on Introduction
what about "what is the meaning of life?" that's one of life's burning questions- and i know the answer! 42!!!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Yeah, but that is not a very useful answer...
How about an ible on how to aske the right question in order to understand the meaning of life, the universe and everything?
We might need a lot of mice for this one.
11 years ago on Introduction
I have great burning question that I am in serious need of right now. How do you fix a broken USB cable? My rabbit chewed it up. Along with a bunch of other cords- actually, just how do you fix cables in general?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
If they've just been chewed through, you can solder the wires together. If you're not sure how that works, I'm certain there are a great many soldering instructables on the site.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Don't bother fixing (*gasp*), buy new...seriously... fixed ones imnsho usually dont work well/right/at all.
9 years ago on Introduction
I think a "How to answer someone's question" Instructable would be nice.
11 years ago on Introduction
A nice instructable would be one on the ultimate and Perfect Batch File that includes a lot of features.
11 years ago on Introduction
An instructable on how to sing would be good.
11 years ago on Introduction
Is this still going on? I could whip up a hair cutting instructable. I cut both of my boys' hair and they're starting to get shaggy. :) I can also do a mean prime rib and a deck to put your grill on ... hmmm
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
This is actually the old burning questions Instructable. The contest is still going on (it doesn't have an end date) and is now published with more up to date specifics at:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Answer-Lifes-Burning-Questions---Round-3/
How to cook prime rib has already been answered - but we are still looking for a hair cutting Instructable (using scissors).
Check out the list of what we still want answered on the link above and see if your interested in doing any of them.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I'm on it - thanks!
11 years ago on Introduction
I think it would be great if someone could post an instructable on how to skin and tan an animal. I have read several guides on it, but have not had the chance to give it a shot, and think it would be more useful to hear directly from someone who has the practical experience. I'd also be interested in an instructable on different kinds of spring snares for catching food. Basically, I'm interested in survival skills.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
there is an episode of "dirty jobs" on discovery channel that is all about a facility that does all the tanning and hide proccessing..... its all shown pretty much step by step.
12 years ago on Introduction
I think how to hitchhike should be on the list...
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Agreed. I would like to learn about that, especially since it seems much less possible these days (at least, in the US)
11 years ago on Introduction
I'm working on a killing-off ant instructable right now...but I need to write a ten page picture and take images for the instructable before I can finish it.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
done with the instructable...also, I meant to write paper instead of picture XP
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Just saw it submitted to the group. The group is managed, so Instructables don't get added instantly - thats why your project didn't appear in the group when you added it. I'll check it out and get back to you later today with the next step. Thanks for answering a burning question!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Just glad to help. I think I may have submitted it a few too many times because I didn't understand it was moderated at first. Thanks for the comment!