Thursday 28 July 2011

Cutting Pex Tubing Video

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Tim Carter demonstrates the tools not to use to cut pex tubing. He then shows a wicked cool little cutter that does a perfect job in seconds.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/Cutting_Pex_Tubing_Video.shtml

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Metal Flashing Installation Tips

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Metal flashings are an important part of roofing. The roof flashings keep rain from running down behind your siding and causing water damage to your home. These transitional materials must be installed properly to protect your home.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/882_Metal_Flashing_Installation_Tips.shtml

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"Jitters Creepers"

How to make a jittery "Jeepers Creeper" out of household plastics items. The posted images will be post at www.thinkcheckmake.blogspot.com at a later date.
By: iveymarlon8

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Jitters-Creepers/

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Spongebob out of the wall

I wanted a special mural for our daughter ,when I took a piece of foam out off the craft room , I came with a verry nice idea upholstery foam i cut from the piece of foam the body of spongebob Acrylic Then I have give the body of spongebod a few layers of acrylic first I painted the wall...
By: breumer

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Spongebob-out-of-the-wall/

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Found: A Way To Get Rid of Stink Bugs?

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Stink bugs have flummoxed home owners and bug experts alike. Conventional bug sprays don't work, fumigation doesn't work and if you try to squash them...well, you'll soon find out why they are called stink bugs. But has a homeowner in the Philadelphia area found a way to trap stink bugs?


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To get rid of stink bugs, start with a trap. First, cut off the top of a 2-liter bottle of soda. Then, invert this top inside the "body" of the soda bottle (it'll look like a funnel), taping to secure. Next, completely cover the outside of the bottle with duct, electrical or masking tape. Fill the bottle with 1/8 cup of water and 1 tsp. of dish soap. Place the trap on top of a solar light...and wait. For the full how-to, visit MSNBC.

Have you ever tried to get rid of stink bugs? Do you have any tips?

For more ways to get rid of bugs, check out...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies: Testing 8 Odd Methods
Testing: 8 Odd Ways to Get Rid of Ants
Testing: 10 Odd Ways To Get Rid of Flies

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/07/27/stink-bugs/

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USB ear

This instructable came from some of the comments about misteravocado5's USB bear.It's basically just a flash drive attatched to the inside of a fake foam ear.
By: beaver84

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-ear/

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Android-Controlled Pneumatic Cannon Powered By Arduino

Every summer, Qualcomm hosts a Battle of the Schools competition, which gives employees the opportunity to represent their home universities. This year, entries were to be homemade contraptions, and they were judged according to how cool they were perceived to be. Virginia Tech's cannon project tied...
By: zachrattner

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-Pneumatic-Cannon-Powered-By-Ard/

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Spray Paint Art

I did the entire project using th Indoor/Outdoor line of Krylon's spray paint. The two colors I used were obviously white and black. I'm planning on doing this on my skateboard so i might enter that too :D
By: To-Rail

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Spray-Paint-Art/

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Wednesday 27 July 2011

Steam Punk Set

My Steam Punk set I made all from found materials my favorites are the knife and pocket watch. please rate if you like and if you leave comments please be nice :)
By: spacepirate04

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Punk-Set/

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A Re-Purpose Driven Life

I do the three r's: reduce, reuse, recycle but I add re-purpose for a 4th R. I just can't help myself. It all started with my grandfather. He kept all kinds of things and remade-reused them on his farm. (Back then they called it junk collecting.) My mother also did this. We spent one summer when ...
By: artfulann

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Re-Purpose-Driven-Life/

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Reclaimed Pinewood Flooring with Herringbone Pattern

You may think of pine as a rustic flooring choice, ideal for ski lodges and cabins in the woods, but it can be given a modern look too. Even reclaimed antique pinewood boards can look great in many settings. These...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/reclaimed_pinewood_flooring.php

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First Experience Canning Strawberry Jam For Bridal Shower Favors

     My desire to learn how to can my own strawberry jam arose from an idea I had to give 4oz jars of jam as favors for a bridal shower I was throwing for my cousin.  I really wanted to give the guests a unique, homemade favor and I had been wanting to learn how to can jam, so I thought th...
By: krmarburger

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Experience-Canning-Strawberry-Jam-For-Bridal/

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Creating a Simple Water Feature

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Eric Stromer shows you how to create a beautiful water feature in just a few easy steps.

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/07/25/creating-a-simple-water-feature/

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Weller Baterry Powered Soldering Iron

I have this battery powered soldering iron from Canadian tire made by Weller and the power switch is the type where u have to hold, on top of that if u don't hold it in the exact right position it wont stay on. This is really annoying so I did something about it. I am not responsible for any harm...
By: chris.t.r

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Weller-Baterry-Powered-Soldering-Iron/

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How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Safely

Mirrors can be great accessories for making a room feel bigger and more spacious, and to enhance natural light sources. Whether you are hoping to maximize height and width in a room, or improve the natural lighting, hanging the mirror can be tricky.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-hang-heavy-mirror-safely

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Tuesday 26 July 2011

CustomMade Curator: Ship Weathervane

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CustomMade is a new site filled with fabulous furnishings, accessories and more that you can get, well, custom made. Here, we spotlight our favorite item of the week.

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I admit to never giving much thought to weathervanes, except when I wonder if anyone still uses them. (Do you?) But if I were to have my fantasy vacation home, I would love to have this fantastic nautical weathervane by CustomMade artisan Tuck & Holland. In addition to a ship, you can also get a school of fish, mermaids and well, anything your heart desires. Remember, it's custom!

Want to see more fabulous custom made creations? Check out...
CustomMade Curator: Bicycle Seat Bench
CustomMade Curator: Artichoke Table
CustomMade Curator: Frog Beds

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/07/22/custommade-curator-ship-weathervane/

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Gel electrophoresis system (mini)

Instructables tutorial for making a mini-gel electrophoresis system for DNA analysis. Gel electrophoresis systems are essential tools for any molecular biology research, but are often expensive to buy. The total cost of making this DIY system is around $50-$80, depending on where you source the lase...
By: jorodeo

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Gel-electrophoresis-system-mini/

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Knife zip tie mod.

This mod is a very simple and somewhat well known mod to make it easier for you to pull your knife out of your pocket. This type of opener has also been called the "ghetto Emerson opener". If you do not know, Ernest Emerson is the owner of the company Emerson knives. He is credited for the creation ...
By: young skipper

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-zip-tie-mod/

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Alternative Uses for Coffee Grounds: Free Cheat Sheet Download

Alternative uses for coffee grounds from Curbly.com

As part of this month's emphasis on thrift, recycling, and creative re-use, we're giving away a series of alternative uses cheat sheets. These are simple, smartly-designed PDFs based on some of our most popular�alternative uses blog posts. Print them out and put one on your pantry door, fridge, or in your junk drawer for easy access.�

Today's download:�Alternative Uses for Coffee Grounds… Continue reading on Curbly.com

Source: http://www.curbly.com/bruno/posts/10608-alternative-uses-for-coffee-grounds-free-cheat-sheet-download

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I made a duct tape dress

I made this dress simply out of a bra, a light fabric dress, and, of course, duct tape. Step-by-step?
By: aknight3

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/I-made-a-duct-tape-dress/

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Zip Tie Basket

This is my first instructable! I decided to enter the Zip Tie Weekly Challenge! Basically using Zip Ties and Anchors we will build a basket for holding stuff. I personally use it to hold my solder, wick, and electrical tape. Supplies Okay I used Zip Tie anchors and Zip Ties 16 X Anchors (1" X ...
By: BladeFyre Studios

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Basket/

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knex mg42 (UPDATE)


By: bunnykill3

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-mg42-UPDATE/

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Add Interest to Bathroom Walls with Texture

Adding texture to your bathroom walls can be a fun way to change the room�s aesthetic appeal while also working to disguise imperfections, dents, and dings that ordinarily ruin a paint job and can take time to repair. Texturing is similar to plastering, and can be an easy do-it-yourself project.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/add-interest-bathroom-walls-texture

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Monday 25 July 2011

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Safely

Mirrors can be great accessories for making a room feel bigger and more spacious, and to enhance natural light sources. Whether you are hoping to maximize height and width in a room, or improve the natural lighting, hanging the mirror can be tricky.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-hang-heavy-mirror-safely

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bronze frog with MP4 player

I made this as a prop for a very short video I am working on. It is made from heavy cardboard and was first spray-painted black, then given a light coat of bronze spray-paint over it. The MP4 player is a cheapie mp4 player I bought on ebay so it actually does show images and plays music/voice files....
By: arthurdent

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/bronze-frog-with-MP4-player/

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Lean and Mean: The Google Chrome Browser

Are users too attached to their feature-loaded browsers to make the switch to Google Chrome? Learn more in How the Google Chrome Browser Works.


Source: http://feeds.howstuffworks.com/~r/DailyStuff/~3/sROxFHEy9qk/google-chrome-browser.htm

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Site Excavation Suggestions

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Excavating a new home lot must be carefully planned. Foundation holes have to be the proper depth and not too big. Your site excavation plans needs to consider sidewalks, driveways and the trees you want to save.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/891_Site_Excavation_Suggestions.shtml

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Make rainbow effect in photoshop

Anybody love Rainbow effect! There are many designs, websites, graphic arts and Illustrations that they used rainbow effect. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make this effect very easy and simple. Just follow steps! You can download the final PSD file, from HERE . Background ...
By: farzadbayan

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-rainbow-effect-in-photoshop/

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DIY Cuff Links

What better way to show a brother you care then by making custom cuff links for each of his eight groomsmen. Each will receive cuff links unique to their personality. No special tools are required and materials are well within reason. So to get started, this is how to make the backings. Rivets ...
By: Mrballeng

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cuff-Links/

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K'NEX Mobile Crane v. 4

Changes made since version 3 : + lattice boom structure like on crawler cranes + string (yes, string) + Ackermann-like steering + stronger superstructure Inspirations to this model: Supercar Picture of a crawler crane Picture of a crawler crane Crawler crane Lego Technic 846...
By: xobile001

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/KNEX-Mobile-Crane-v-4/

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Slackline

Slacklining is somewhere between a sport and a circus art. A slackline is sort of like a tightrope, only it's not. As the name implies, a slackline isn't pulled tight and allows swaying, bouncing, and other fun stuff. Walking the slackline is great for building balance and at the same time builds...
By: woofboy111

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Slackline/

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Sunday 24 July 2011

Bosch Daredevil Spade Bit Video

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Tim Carter demonstrates the Bosch Daredevil spade bit. It's very sharp and drills through a 2x6 with ease.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/Bosch_Daredevil_Spade_Bit_Video.shtml

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Easy to make "green" tablet PC/calculator


By: apender

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-green-tablet-PCcalculator/

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Unclog Your Drain With A 2-Liter Bottle

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One way to unclog your drain using a two liter bottle is to fill it with warm water and squeeze the bottle while pointing it down the drain. The pressure will swoosh light debris away. When that doesn't work, get out the scissors and head on over to the Dollar Store Crafts blog for instructions on how to make your own drain snake our of a two liter bottle. Just get ready for a disgusting surprise and the smell of death.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/XhYA2yLxZZU/unclog-your-drain-with-a-2-liter-bottle

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Random Recast: Map Pages Day 4

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In Random Recast, we find new uses for ordinary things. This week: Map pages.

To add a tremendous amount of personality to basic paper lanterns on the cheap, look to map pages. Simply cut the map into circles (my cheat: using a circle cutter, available in the scrapbooking aisle of most craft stores), then glue on rows of map circles, overlapping each for extra texture.

Want to catch up with this week's Random Recast? Check out...
Random Recast: Map Pages Day 3
Random Recast: Map Pages Day 2
Random Recast: Map Pages Day 1

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/07/15/map-pages-lantern/

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How To Pick Wild Blackberries and Raspberries

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During summer, nature begins to offer a bounty all its own, free for the picking ? wild berries! And if you're new to berry picking, the best place to start is with wild blackberries and raspberries. Read on for some tips on when and how to pick, store, and cook wild berries in your area.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/danny-lipford/~3/1Z_ozo5ysMk/

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Bosch Orbital Sander Side by Side Test Video

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Tim Carter has a little fun comparing two orbital sanders. The Bosch sander absolutely has much less vibration than the other one in the video.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/Bosch_Orbital_Sander_Side_by_Side_Test_Video.shtml

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Custom Wood Radiator Cover Hides Old, Ugly Heaters

If you've got an old, ugly radiator acting as a sore thumb in an otherwise well-appointed room, you're not alone. Some of the most popular posts here have been on hiding radiators with cabinets and heater covers that hide baseboard...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/custom_wood_rad.php

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Creating Your Own Geocache

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If you've never heard of geocaching, you're in for a treat. Chances are that you have a few geocaches right in your own neighborhood. These mini-treasure boxes can be found with GPS coordinates downloaded from the geocaching website and can be a fun way to get outdoors and try something new. All you need is a GPS - even a capable smartphone will do the trick.

After you've found a few caches, it's a good idea to contribute to the sport by making one of your own. Geoaching.com offers a great tutorial on putting together your first cache and finding a good hiding place for it.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/utQvnjRPFmY/creating-your-own-geocache

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