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How to make a space-saving kitchen compost bin
1 comment |
September 30, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
An inexpensive and simple compost bin.
How to setup homemade 63 Watt Solar Panel
1 comment |
September 29, 2009
| Posted in Solar & Energy
I am a young person interested in solar energy. I decided to build a solar panel. I am young and if I can do it then anybody else can to. I will take you through everything from building the frame to soldering.
How to make a pair of homemade emergency goggles
September 24, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
There are so many useless things out there... and at the same time there are many things with multiple uses... well I've managed to turn some pretty useless things into a pair of emergency goggles just in case you ever need a pair....
How to build a kitchen compost storage container that keeps flies out
September 24, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
One inconvenience about composting is that it's generally a good idea to keep the compost bin away from the house.
How to change a cloth diaper!
September 23, 2009
| Posted in Baby
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to put a cloth diaper and diaper cover on a baby.
How to make your own decomposable baby wipes
3 comments |
September 23, 2009
| Posted in Baby
Baby wipes are mostly made of polyester, which means they'll probably still be sitting in landfill sites when giant cockroaches take over the earth. Here's how to make your own decomposable wipes. They happen to work out a bunch cheaper than the other kind too, so you know, win win.
How to make collar necklace from vintage lace shirt
September 22, 2009
| Posted in Jewelry & Accessories
I found a fantastic royal purple long vintage skirt with a beautiful embroidered lacy bottom recently, and I just love it because it works as a skirt or a strapless dress. It came with a very unflattering shirt, which I was about to drop off at the thrift store when inspiration struck.
How to make Recycled Record Clock
September 18, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
This is a clock that I made from recycled materials for a new media art class.
How to make recycled sweater head and arm warmers
September 15, 2009
| Posted in Kids
This project is super fast, super easy and super cute.
How to make a desk featuring old wooden crates
September 13, 2009
| Posted in Furniture
For years I have planned on building a desk to meet my needs and use old wooden boxes and crates for the drawers. I'm not a finish carpenter but was able to cobble this desk together over a few evenings with a little trial and error.