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Make a wind powered generator with MAKE magazine

How to make a wind powered generator with MAKE magazine

Great project to teach kids about energy consumption and a rather simple machine.

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Make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

How to make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

Watch this video hosted by Graffiti Research Lab in NYC and learn how to create a portable chair for free out of post office boxes. These guys provide a resting place for the city lunch roamer, but these chairs ...

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Install a garage door and opener

How to install a garage door and opener

Installing a new garage door and opener may seem daunting at first, but if you take your time and do the job step-by-step, it's a good weekend project. It will take from nine to 12 hours for most doors, then ...

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How to install basement paneling

Install basement paneling

Paneling is so common among many American basements that we often forget that it can be installed in any part of a home. However, it is ...more

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How to install deck posts and beams

Install deck posts and beams

In this sixth part in the series on building your deck, you will be installing the structure that will support the joists and flooring of ...more

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How to install permanent weatherstripping

Install permanent weatherstripping

Feel that chilly draft coming through your doors and windows? It might not be as difficult or costly to solve as you might think! In ...more

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How to install undercabinet LED lighting

Install undercabinet LED lighting

Learn how to install safe, dimmable LED lights underneath cabinets in a kitchen or workshop. Step-by-step video instructions of the entire ...more

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How to install a kitchen entertainment center

Install a kitchen entertainment center

Learn how to install an adjustable high-definition TV set underneath your kitchen cabinets. Watch a step-by-step video of the entire ...more

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How to install an arched garden arbor

Install an arched garden arbor

Learn how to assemble and install an outdoor arched arbor kit; watch a video containing valuable assembly and installation tips.

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How to install new kitchen cabinets

Install new kitchen cabinets

Learn how to install kitchen cabinets; watch a video that demonstrates tips on lay out, assembly, and mounting; materials and tools lists.

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How to insulate raised floors and floors over garages

Insulate raised floors and floors over garages

This video tutorial discusses high quality installation of home ...more

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How to lay a brick patio or walkway

Lay a brick patio or walkway

The durability and aesthetic characteristics of brick patios and walkways make for the foundation of great spaces around your home. While ...more

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How to lay ceramic floors

Lay ceramic floors

Learn how to lay ceramic floors down in your bathroom with this detailed tutorial video from Michael Holigan.

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How to make simple lanterns

Make simple lanterns

Sarah McColl teaches us how to light up a room or backyard with homemade lanterns. As she shows us, lighting is one thing you never want to ...more

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How to make a tile patio

Make a tile patio

Learn how to tile over a concrete patio; watch a video demonstrating conversion of a dreary concrete slab into a beautiful tile patio.

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How to paint the exterior of your home

Paint the exterior of your home

Nothing gives your home a fresh, new look quite like painting. You can change the color, touch up the appearance, and protect your home from ...more

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How to patch drywall

Patch drywall

It is almost inevitable that you will need to patch or repair drywall somewhere in your house. Your walls are subjected to moving furniture ...more

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How to refresh the blown-in insulation in your attic

Refresh the blown-in insulation in your attic

Why pay hundreds of dollars to refresh the blown-in insulation in your ...more

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How to remove and demolish countertop fixtures

Remove and demolish countertop fixtures

Sometimes it comes time to tear down the old and build up the new -- especially in kitchens! People seem to be especially enamored of ...more

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How to repair and maintain gutters

Repair and maintain gutters

Gutters are an important part of your home’s weatherproofing system. For many homeowners, their gutter system is a secondary concern and ...more

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How to repair asphalt cracks

Repair asphalt cracks

Tired of seeing cracks or holes in your asphalt driveway that negatively impact the "curb-appeal" of your home? There is a simple, yet messy ...more

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How to repair asphalt for good

Repair asphalt for good

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a really easy way to patch a bad spot of asphalt road, sidewalk, or driveway on your home ...more

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How to repair chipped chinawear

Repair chipped chinawear

Elderly man shows how to repair chips in his China wear. He explains how epoxy, pastel chalk, a knife, and toothpicks to repair the chip ...more

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Creepy Crawler Ant Robot

Wow, this robot has incredible movement. "A-Pod is an ant inspired hexapod robot with a 2 DOF abdomen (tail), a 3 DOF head with large mandibles. 6 legs with 3 DOF each. Total 25 servos ...

Remote Control Your Lawn Mower

Time to make those lazy Sunday afternoons even lazier. Instructables member johndavid400 has posted a full HowTo on modding your lawn mower to operate via remote control. " ...How to make your ...

Why Buy a Car When You Can Build-It-Yourself?

BBC show Top Gear has built a homemade electric car in just 18 hours: the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust. According to Autocar,  "...the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust is a road legal car/shed that ...

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

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