The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
Lately the temperatures in Phoenix have been rising above 110 degrees on a daily basis. In the hot sun, car temperatures can reach ridiculous levels, so here’s an idea for baking cookies in the hot car while you’re at work. Not only is it a delicious end to a work day, but I’m sure it […]
AS220 is holding their annual Foo Fest in Providence, Rhode Island. It looks like a really interesting event, especially for kids. Check out the link for the complete schedule of artists, musicians, and other activities. I’ll see you there! This August 15th from 1pm to 1am, AS220 brings back our famous urban street party, blocking […]
Country Gent Tweed Coat Keep your pup warm and stylish in all kinds of weather. By Lilly Shahravesh This project is excerpted from Canine Couture by Lilly Shahravesh (St. Martin’s Griffin). Photography by Vanessa Davies. My dogs love this traditional tweed coat for weekends in the country when the weather is crisp. Short-haired breeds and […]
Here’s a neat outdoor couch made of bricks, dirt, and grass! I would love to go to a BBQ featuring this fine piece of “furniture.”
Gareth @ MAKE points us to these fresh hanging lights made from old spray cans.
[Click on image to enlarge] Dave Hrynkiw, who runs Solarbotics and HVW Technologies, is our virtual Camp Counselor for “Teach Your Family to Solder” week. One of the things I love about Solarbotics’ kits is that they always have excellent, and funny, documentation. Each of these instruction booklets includes the brief soldering tutorial posted above. […]
Here’s a neat idea for a Twister bed spread. White fleece seems a bit dangerous to me, but you could always work the colored dots into a larger overall pattern or color scheme, too. Perfect for youngsters and teenagers alike, in my opinion.
