Recycled Water Jug Storage
Apartment Therapy just linked to this Instructable by Randofo showing how to create a shelving system using recycled 2-gallon water jugs. Recycled Water Jug Storage
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DIY: RC Boat from scavenged parts
I made something like this when I was about 10 years old. My version wasn’t as complicated, and it sank in a matter of minutes. I really like the use of a nail and coil to make a simple solenoid for switching the moors on and off. Overall it’s a pretty good use of recycled […]
Lamp from Washing Machine Barrel
Check out this chic lamp made from an old washing machine barrel over at Apartment Therapy. It might fit in really well with a tin ceiling or vintage tin pie pan wall hangings, since it’s got that same perforated look.
Repurposed IKEA Messenger Bag
Happy Zombie tips us off to this post on AfricanKelli, which shows how Kelli turned a 99-cent IKEA tote into a stylin’ waterproof messenger bag. Repurposed IKEA Messenger Bag
HOW TO – Make a Nature Can
Megan from Plum Pudding shows you how to create Nature Cans from fabric scraps and recycled oatmeal containers, which your kids can take on walks to collect leaves, rocks, and other fun stuff
How To: Dual Drum Pedals in Rock Band
We have seen a lot of Rock Band hacks and mods, and this is no different. If you want to beat your friend’s high score, this little electronics project should help. This is a really clever way of getting around mono plug that is supplied with the pedal. The game ROCK BAND has a drum […]
MIDI drumbot workshop @ BentFest Minneapolis
Michael writes – Hey Makers! I’ve been busy building my very own MIDI-controlled Drumbot using the HighlyLiquid MIDI decoder kit. I’m going to be conducting a workshop detailing how to build and implement the kit on Friday, May 2 as part of BENT festival Minneapolis. Free kits will be given to workshop participants, limited to […]