Make A Pretty Couch, Chair or Bed Organizer for your child or better get them involved in this easy DIY. This DIY teaches how to follow a line on the machine plate, how to follow a creased line with the needle, how to make your own bias tape, turning a good corner, how to use an iron, how to use interfacing and working with various
Make a cool yet affordable LED Desk Lamp by using supplies from Home Depot and IKEA. The lamp has a flexible and adjustable neck that is made from electrical conduit and stiff wire to keep its shape. You can read the entire instructions here and this is what you would require:
Tools:
* Small Philips screwdriver * Little Pliers (for bending and cutting wire) * Big Pliers (for cutting through stiff electrical conduit * Hole punch (not the kind you find in an office, the kind that looks li
If you don’t want to splurge on security alarms but still fear intruders then this DIY is perfect for you. The 15 minutes SMS door entry alarm DIY tells you how to build a cheap alarm system that will notify you on your mobile by SMS in case of a break in.
step 1What you’ll need An old mobile phone set with supply (charger). Cheap door magnetic alarm (can be replaced by a magnetic switch and a magnet ). 5 volts Relay. Soldering iron. wires and thin insulated copper wires. micro driller. micro screwdriver set. clipper. multimeter. Scotch tape.
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There is no dearth of pretty pillowcases and one can hence turn them into a cool summer dress too. How? Well just read on.
Step 1 Materials you need: 1 standard sized pillow case with a decorative edge or a great fabric 1 package 1/2 or 1/4 inch coordinating bias tape a sewing machine matching thread scissors a shirt (for a pattern… will not be cut up!)
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Do your bit when it comes recycling as even a small step goes a long way when it comes to protecting our Planet. Relax, I am not going to go all preachy on you, however would like to share this cool DIY Video which teaches you to how to fuse plastic bags to make a laptop case. It’s pretty neat actually.
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Make your own cool version of the Guess Who Game by following all the instructions posted here. Now we can ask questions such as “Has your person ever lived with me?” or “Does your person have a substance abuse problem?” Must say this version is more fun and even a tad insane!
Designer Thomas Voorn found an unique way to welcome guests at his home! In fact we think this can be replicated at home too as all you need are old clothes and loads of imagination.
Make a simple laptop stand that will keep your laptop cool. It keeps the computer off the surface, gives excellent air circulation and elevates it to a comfortable typing angle and the best part? You don’t need to spend more than 10$!
Here are the materials you’ll need:
1 Metal Mesh Document Holder (I bought mine at Staples for $6, it comes in black or sliver) 1 Roll of Anti-slip shelf liner (bought it at the dollar store) 1 Small block of rubber – This corner piece came in the packaging of my air-conditioner to protect the corners. You can probably find somet
Make a cool cardboard chair that is ideal for college students or those who want a cheap seating solution. The chair is based on Frank Gehry’s Wiggle Chair,” popularized in the 1970’s that took advantage of the versatility of cardboard as a medium.
Step 1 Materials and Design! YOU NEED THIS - Cardboard – We got all the cardboard we needed at the township’s cardboard recycling dumpster. Look for large pieces, but be careful of double ply and triple ply as they are hard to work with (with our system). FREE!
- Plywood -Two sheets large enough for the
Make a Rubber Hose Chair and then enjoy it by lounging around the whole day. To make the chair comfortable ensure that there is narrow enough spacing and a tight-enough weave so that weight is evenly distributed. The overall form is quite reclined, with an interior width of about 22″. Assuming the hose is recycled (garden hose would work as well, though it typically is made from thinner rubber), the only other materials are one 2′x 2′ piece of 3/4″ plywood and four 2′ x 1/2″ dia. threaded rods with nuts and washers.
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