diy

A Robot to Water My Plants

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 9:21pm

The Big Book of HacksPopular Science Magazine is making my day much easier.  They've come out with The Big Book of Hacks: 264 Amazing DIY Tech Projects which includes a section on how to make a plant-watering robot out of a Roomba.  If that's not for you, how about learning to make a carrying case for your ereader.  Or, how about making your car run on trash?  Check it out.

Creative DIY Bookshelves

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 9:03am

ladder bookshelvesTake a look at 25 creative and fun bookshelves you can make at home.  I love #3 (pictured right) and #4, the ladder bookcases. I'm thinking you could probably spray paint the ladders to have them blend in with the color scheme of your home or you could try to find ladders that would coordinate with a specific design theme. Maybe old wooden ladders for a western/country feel or shiny, silver aluminum ladders for a more industrial design. I also love #24, the stacked benches. Genius! And don't even get me started on #23, spice racks attached to the side of a dresser. Love it!

Repair Pro

Submitted by Sara West on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 4:40pm

Something you own breaks.  You might have a leaky faucet or a clogged sink.  Maybe that key isn't turning in the door as smoothly as it once did.  If you're mechanically inclined, you fix the issue and go on your way.  If you're like a lot of people, you start wondering what it might take to fix it and how much it might cost to get it working again. 

You can hope it will eventually fix itself or you can grab a book and learn some Do-It-Yourself.  These books can start you on the path to becoming a DIY star.  Before long, your friends will be asking you for repair help.

Steampunk DIY Tea Party

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 11:47am

Join me on Thursday, July 23rd at 3pm for an event which is part Victorian tea party, part DIY (do it yourself) extravaganza. While you enjoy your tea and scones, learn how to create real Victorian crafts with a Steampunk twist.

 

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