DIY Chevron Wall
I love this bold chevron statement wall over on Design Sponge! They make it look so easy and yet it packs a strong design punch.
Year: 2012
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE – The End of Cash
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE – The End of Cash, “Don’t show me the money: Why eliminating cash may be the secret to prosperity” By Dominic Basulto at The Washington Post… Sweden’s push to become the first-ever nation to phase out physical bills and coins marks the next major evolution in the creation of the cashless […]
Printable Fruit and Veggie Checklist
Now that farmers’ markets are starting to fill up with more delicious seasonal foods, make the most of the summer bounty— and give your diet a healthy boost—with this printable fruit and vegetable checlkist from Mollie at Wild Olive. With a reminder this cute, you definitely won’t want to miss a serving! More: Vegetable Patch […]
Machinable HDPE Blocks From Milk Jugs
Nice “short form” Instructable from user mfoster, who heats milk jug pieces to 350°F, loose, in a pot of canola oil, before pressing them into blocks using a simple scrap-wood mold and a set of manual clamps.
Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag
Our first Flashback for May fits right in with our UpCraft theme this month, as we focus on recycled, upcycled and repurposed projects. Since we’re heading in to summer, it’s the perfect time to put together this handy beach bag using an old towel and some scraps of fabric for the straps. I’m thinking of […]
Add a Thermometer to Your Multimeter
Hardware hacker Raj wanted to expand the functionality of his multimeter, so he hardwired a temperature sensor to it. When building new circuits, measuring heat tolerance can be important, and this hack makes it easy to do. Using an LM35 temperature sensor, all he has to do is set the multimeter to 200mV and slide a switch at the top. His extensive documentation can be found here if you’d like to do it yourself.
How-To: Convert Clip-On Earrings to Pierced
Do you have a pile of amazing vintage clip-ons, but never wear them because they’re uncomfortable, too heavy to stay on, or too easy to lose? This video is for you! Casey at Elegant musings shares her method for converting clip-on earrings to pierced earrings in this earring conversion video tutorial. More: How-To: Paperclip Heart […]