Monday, May 31, 2010

Simple Pioneering - Build a swing from wood poles!

Simple Pioneering - Build a swing from wood poles!


Simple Pioneering - Build a swing from wood poles!

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:27 AM PDT

In this simple pioneering project we are going to build a swing.  This particular swing is using 3.5 meter tanalised wooden poles.  I wouldn't recommend tanalised, but seasoned unstripped pine as this gives better grip and the tanalised poles can fracture with little warning when put under stress su...
By: tim_n

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Make An Awesome Drop Spindle

Posted: 12 May 2010 05:29 PM PDT

 Drop spindles are an ancient tool for spinning fiber into yarn or thread. They've been around for a very long time and have changed little since their first invention. The first spindles weighted with whorls appeared as far back as the Neolithic era. A whorl is simply a weight that helps the spindl...
By: Culturespy

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28 Upcycles for the Garden

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:43 AM PDT

I have been gardening for about 8 years. Over the years I have upcycled many things into my garden, some for practical reasons, some to save money, some to be environmentally responsible and some just for fun. In this Instructable I will demonstrate how to upcycle 28 (or more) everyday household ...
By: sparkleponytx

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Make rare planters re-using home junk

Posted: 30 May 2010 12:28 AM PDT

(TOMORROW: Pictures with the cactus planted in the pots. Please, be patient and wait for the pictures) Tired of simple or sissy planters? Do you want more attitude flowerpots? Well, it's your lucky day, because today's instructable is about how to make planters using cheap stuff. Due to the ex...
By: M.C. Langer

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Memorial Day

Posted: 20 May 2009 04:28 PM PDT

Celebrate this years Memorial Day with great projects from Instructables and get inspired by some great ideas for delicious BBQ, unique beverages, classy party decorations, fun games and night time backyard movies. How to Brew BeerThis is a step by step guide to brew beer from ...
By: Instructables Guides

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Pneumatic Squib For On-Actor Film Blood Effects

Posted: 05 Nov 2007 11:35 AM PST

This Instructable is derived from available Internet resources on fabricating special-effect blood-shooter devices from hand-pumped garden sprayers. It seeks mainly to minaturise the design. This particular design grew out of a general dissatisfaction with the restrictions the garden-sprayer styl...
By: Crosius

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Moveable Carport Garden

Posted: 30 May 2010 07:47 AM PDT

 Growing plants is important.  It is healthy, greening, improves air quality and is all-round good for you.  But this can be tough if you live in a second floor apartment without a balcony.  This Instructable will show you how I grew carrots in a carport, radishes from rubbish, and spinach from wast...
By: bpar10

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Convert a Broken Microwave into a Mailbox

Posted: 29 May 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Don't you wish you had a mailbox that was waterproof? One that would be large enough to hold small-to-medium sized packages? One with enough space to hold all your mail if you go out of town for a few days? Do you have a dead microwave oven? Yes? Then your wish is about to come true! Remove un...
By: HenryBasenji

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How to build your own desktop zen garden

Posted: 30 May 2010 04:40 PM PDT

 There are a lot of people that like to have something special on their desk. There are also a lot of people that like gardening, but they simply don't have where to practice it. This little desktop garden will make them all happy. It's all built from recycled scraps, and easily found stuff. L...
By: obbitz

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Raised Garden Beds (and More!) from Reclaimed Wood

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:50 PM PDT

The fence in my back yard was already half collapsed when I bought my house last year.  I figured I'd take care of it eventually, but this winter when a wind storm came through it went from one section already on the ground with two more halfway there to four sections (around thirty feet) down.  ...
By: depotdevoid

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How To Get and Use a Workers Permit

How To Get and Use a Workers Permit


How To Get and Use a Workers Permit

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:35 PM PDT

A worker's permit is required before anyone under the age of eighteen is allowed employment. Child labor federal laws are implemented to ensure that teenagers are given a job that will match their age, fair number of work hours and wages when they seek employment. If you are a teen who wants to get a job, this article will help enlighten you about a teenager's work permit.

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How To Get Approached By Men When You're Out

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:33 PM PDT

Don't you find it weird when you meet a woman who is smart and beautiful but barely gets approached by men? Often, such women give off a vibe that causes men to draw back or hesitate. If you are one of those women, here are a few pointers for you to overcome this hurdle and become more approachable.

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How To Get a List of Private Investors

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:32 PM PDT

In the recent economic drop, many businesses struggled with procuring the money needed to expand their ventures. Although financial institutions and lending institutions can provide you with loans, their loan policies are often very rigid. A better alternative is to find a private investor that will be willing to provide you with the money you need for the business. In this article we will enumerate the steps on how to get a list of private investors that can help you with your business.

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How To Get a Copyright for a Business

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:30 PM PDT

You can not get a copyright for the business itself, but you can get a copyright for the intellectual property used by the business. These intellectual properties are items that are distributed or shown to the public domain; they can either be printed works or recordings. If someone distributes your business' exclusive intellectual property without your permission, you will be able to sue and demand them to pay for damages. The following discusses what you need to do in order to get a copyright for your business.

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How To Foster Homeless Pets

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:28 PM PDT

Millions and millions of dogs and cats are murdered every year due to their overcrowded population and since very few people really opt for adopting these stray pets, the euthanizing them is necessary to prevent uncontrollable overpopulation.  This all sounds really brutal but it is the reality.  However, there is a way to save some of these cuddly creatures from extermination.  You can save them by adopting them into your family as pets.  Here are some things to know to make a difference.

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How To Find Legitimate Government Grants for Business

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:27 PM PDT

The US government has allocated a great deal of money to give grants to help the business ideas of their citizens. With just a few types on the search bar, you will be directed to various sites offering government grants, but not all these sites are worthy of your trust.

Here are some pointers for you to know legitimate government grants for your business.

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How To Store an Action Figure Collection

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:25 PM PDT

If you have been collecting action figures, either since childhood or have just started, it is a must to have a proper know how on storing these items. Action figures are quite delicate since minor defects, damage and accumulated dirt can decrease their value. Even the boxes and packages that store them must be taken care of. Here are the ways on how to maintain your action figures in good condition:

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How To Get an Oceanography Internship

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:20 PM PDT

Oceanography is a branch of Earth Science and is further subdivided into marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology and marine physics. The study of oceanography or marine science will open up a wide array of subjects such as ocean currents, plate tectonics, the ecosystem and marine life. If you are passionate about learning everything you can about the ocean then you should consider getting into an oceanography internship.

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How To Generate Recurring Income for a Business

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:18 PM PDT

In order for a business to prosper, you need to make sure that the business operations are geared towards generating recurring income. In this article, we will provide you with tips on how to generate recurring income for your business.

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How To Form Habits for Success

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:16 PM PDT

Success is relative to every person and is dependent on quite a number of factors.  However, anyone can succeed in a specific goal by forming habits to reach it and this is the same no matter what type of goal you are targeting.  Whether you are targeting to reach a grand career title, make your first million within a year of working, or merely losing some weight to look fit and fabulous, success will be achieved by forming and adhering to certain habits and routines that will lead you to reach to your goal.

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How To Store Board Games

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:14 PM PDT

It will always be nice to have an assortment of board games ready to serve you and your family whenever you feel the urge to. However, board games are not preserved the way they need to, most of the time. As a result, a lot of great games are put into waste. If only you can know how to properly store them until such time you need to use them again.

Good thing that these days, you can try a lot of things to help you in preserving your board games. By properly storing them in a good place, you can always expect that great games are awaiting you the next time you don't have anything to do. So to help you with this, here are some tips on how you can store your much-loved board games successfully:

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How To Store Bed Linens

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:11 PM PDT

Indeed, bed linens are cheap. Anytime that you think one is unworthy to be used again, you can always find some cash to grab new pieces in the market. Though this is the case, it will still be necessary to take good care of the bed linens, especially when being stored. As you know, preserving the quality of the linens can help you save even small replacement costs as well as preserve memories attached to each piece.

The good news for you is that it is very easy to store your bed linens. In fact, you do not need special knowledge to do it correctly. Usually, common sense is enough. With this, you can check out these tips to help you in properly storing your bed linens for the next use:

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How To Store Art Drawings

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:09 PM PDT

Do you have that fondness to art that you want to store and display just every piece of it? Well, it is normal to want to keep every piece of art drawing that we have learned to love. The more technical call to you is a collector or hobbyist. And you may want to know how to store art drawings and protect them at the same time. Here's how:

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How To Store Antiques

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:07 PM PDT

For people who cherish their past or to just those who have passion for heritage items, antiques are considered to be treasures worth of safe keeping. Antiques are collectibles that resemble a person's past and may also represent a huge part of their family's history. These items are quite old and deserve a lot of special care from those who keep them. Some items are also very expensive, so damaging them because of negligence or misuse is depressing. Good storage and handling is the key to ensure the preservation of your antiques. Here's how:

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How To Store an Autograph Collection

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:05 PM PDT

Each autograph has its own story behind it. Stories on how you get a hold of such a precious memento are all attached with each personal signature of your beloved personality. Each story gives you the bragging rights to tell your friends or colleagues.

Your memorabilia may come in different forms—from small items such as postcards, photos or notes to larger items such as jerseys, shirts, sports gears, and the like. All is treasured in one's heart. These items really do deserve to be taken cared of for viewing and preservation. And so, there are ways to properly ensure that your treasure will last for ages. Storage is just simple and requires neither high cost nor a special skill to do so. Here are some pointers that will help in storing autographs:

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How To Find Legitimate Secret Shopper Companies

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:03 PM PDT

In the efforts of providing excellent customer care, companies use secret shoppers to evaluate their service in a retail level. These can be a lucrative business for a secret shopper as she can reimburse her money on the services and get to keep the product. With the limited requirements for this part time employment, many are considering being one. However, fraudulent promoters of secret shopper jobs are everywhere, from newspapers to email ads that rip money off prospective secret shopper hopefuls.

If you are interested in being a secret shopper, you should be able to discern companies or advertisements offering these employment opportunities.

Here are some reminders on how to find legitimate secret shopper companies online.

1.      Although a lot of legitimate secret shopper companies accept applications online, they do not charge a fee for it. Remember, a legitimate secret shopper job does not cost anything.

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How To Store Daffodil Bulbs

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:02 PM PDT

There are only a few flowers that well deserve to be preserved over the next season. One of them is undoubtedly the daffodils. In fact, a lot of homes are used to be decorated by these lively flowers. More often than not, spring is not anymore complete without these flowers in the garden.

It is important that you store the daffodil bulbs so that they can grow for the next season. This may sound so easy to do, but the process must be given due care and attention. This is because harsh handling can do no good for the plant at all. Follow these simple tips on correctly storing daffodil bulbs:

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How To Get Free Answers to Any Java Programming Question

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:59 PM PDT

Encountered an error while writing your Java program? Need extra help or resources to allow you to continue developing your program? The following will discus some ways you can get free answers to any Java Programming questions you may have.

1.   Go directly to Java's developer resources website and search through their numerous resources.

Here are the steps on how to navigate Java's developer resources.

This website hosts interactive guides and tutorials that you can use to answer any query you have about Java programming.

2.   Browse for websites specifically made for beginners.

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How To Store Canna Bulbs

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:57 PM PDT

Canna lilies are indeed great flowers to see all year round. However, when winter comes, it is sad to know that not a single one can survive. But at least there are canna bulbs. With this part of the plant, you can always look forward to growing these beautiful flowers once winter is over.

However, in very cold regions, canna bulbs cannot survive being left on the ground. Hence, it is necessary for you to store them properly to ensure that they can serve you after the winter. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, canna bulbs are actually not that tough to store over the course of winter. In fact, you can store them by simply following these tips:

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How To Find Lesbian Sites Online

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:55 PM PDT

Looking for lesbian sites can be a tricky business. You should be very particular on what you type on the search engine bar. There are numerous lesbian sites online that can provide you articles, news and simple opportunities for lesbian dating and business.

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How To Get Financing for an Exotic Car

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:43 PM PDT

Buying an exotic car, or what is commonly referred to as a luxury car can cause considerable damage to your savings account. However, there are different financing options available if you want to get the car you've long been dreaming of. Read on to learn how to get financing for an exotic car.

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How To Find Fenton Art Glass Dealers

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:30 PM PDT

Fenton Art glass is an iconic glass supply shop that has been around for more than a hundred years. It was supposed to have closed in 2007 because of increasing competition from suppliers abroad, but due to insistent public demand, it has managed to retain its operations. It has since celebrated its 105th birthday on May 2010. Because of this, it is relatively easy to find authentic Fenton art glass. If you need more details on this, here are some handy tips to help you out:

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How To Find Financial Consultants You Trust

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:28 PM PDT

Whether you're going to hire the right financial consultant or not could spell the difference between you saving up enough for your retirement, and you seeing all your life savings drained away. That's how important it is to do your homework so you could choose a financial consultant that you could really trust with your hard-earned money. Here are some handy tips and guidelines for you if you are currently looking for financial consultants:

Find out if she is a certified financial planner. To know if she is really qualified and has received adequate training for her job, it's best that she has the title Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional, CFP practitioner, or Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). You could also go for financial consultants with the titles Certified Public Accountant/ Personal Financial Specialist, or Chartered Financial Consultant. You should also inquire how long she has been in the profession.

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How To Find Free Content for My Blog

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:25 PM PDT

If you are managing a blog, one of the most important things that you should remember is to keep your content fresh and up-to-date. That means you should upload at least one new article daily, so that users will always have a reason to visit your site. The ideal way, of course, is to produce your own content. This way, you could truly provide a fresh take on topics that you are interested in. The key is to write high-quality content that would be worth visiting.

Of course, it is also a viable option for you to look for content published elsewhere over the Internet. You could do this for two reasons: first, the content is truly worthy of being republished, and second, you really are too busy to write your own article for that day. In these cases, it's also important for you to know how to find free content that you could repost in your blog. Here are some handy tips to help you get started:

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How To Find Free Employees for a Home Business

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:19 PM PDT

If you're setting up a small home business, the key to remember is that you should keep things very small and simple first, and gradually expand from there. Think about it: it will be easier for you to manage a small-scale business than if you go all-out right away. If in case business isn't good, you'd easily be able to recoup your losses. And if things go great, you could gradually develop the business from your starting point.

One of the ways that you could keep things simple and under budget is by having employees who could work for you for free. Before you think this is unjust labor practices, know that there are some ways that you could get people to agree to do work for you for free, in a way that could be advantageous for them too. Here are some guidelines so you can find free employees for your home business:

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Wicked LEGO War Vehicle Crosses Chasms With Built-In Bridge

Wicked LEGO War Vehicle Crosses Chasms With Built-In Bridge


Wicked LEGO War Vehicle Crosses Chasms With Built-In Bridge

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Wicked LEGO War Vehicle Crosses Chasms With Built-In Bridge LEGO Technic builder Peer (Mahjqa) Kreuger has constructed the incredible Stilzkin Bridge Launcher, a vehicle modeled after real life ALVBs (Armoured vehicle-launched bridge).

It works like this: when approaching a chasm, the Stlizkin deploys a self contained, built-in bridge, crosses, and reattaches. The whole process supposedly only takes less than a minute (!)

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The World's Tiniest Guns

Posted: 31 May 2010 03:00 AM PDT

The World's Tiniest Guns We've seen (and certainly enjoyed) the super cute mini-cannon. For your further enjoyment, here's a selection of more teeny, tiny fully functional weapons.

These miniature guns may look adorable, but don't be naive... some pack a wicked punch.

The SwissMiniGun

Just how much damage can a miniature gun do? At slightly over two inches long, the SwissMiniGun is actually capable of killing someone.
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Iowa Fireman Hacks Camera to Snap Photographs from Outerspace

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:15 AM PDT

Iowa Fireman Hacks Camera to Snap Photographs from Outerspace Iowa firefighter Pete Lilja has modded the software of a Canon powershot to record images of Earth, from as high as 85,000 feet!

Lilja's hack requires the following:

1 basic point-and-shoot consumer camera
attach camera to a GPS transmitter (+ a phone number just in case the GPS fails)
attach the rig to a helium balloon and then launch over the stratosphere
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How To Tell Your Boyfriend You’re Pregnant

How To Tell Your Boyfriend You’re Pregnant


How To Tell Your Boyfriend You’re Pregnant

Posted: 10 Dec 2007 12:08 PM PST

An unplanned pregnancy can be startling, to say the least. But take a deep breath and tell your boyfriend—he deserves to know, and you deserve his support.

How to Prepare for Your Digital Death

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How to Prepare for Your Digital Death

by Amy Kniss

Your mother always warned you to wear clean underwear, lest you (or she) be humiliated when you're caught dead in dirty drawers. Dying before clearing away your dirty digital laundry (like unfiltered IM, politically incorrect emails and overall TMI) is just as bad if not worse, since it colors how everyone in your social network remembers you.

Those of us stretched thin over social networks -- with multiple email accounts and never-ending status updates -- have much to lose if we don't take the proper precautions to protect our online legacy. Unless we plan ahead we risk being (at best) being forgotten or (at worst) over-exposed in front of our fellow social networkers. (Imagine mum finding her way in to your "Direct Message" tweets to your former flame.)

Dressing as a vampire, zombie or other specimen of undead on Halloween provides a playfully haunting reminder of our own mortality. Vampires and zombies fear neither death nor social shunning; if only the rest of us were so lucky.

But for mere mortals who need to think ahead, read on for instructions on prepping for your own digital death. If you want to keep your family from realizing that you really were the black sheep and save your postmortem reputation -- online -- keep reading and embrace your digital death like a zombie on Halloween.

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