HOW TO – Knit a Diaper Soaker
Tiny Birds Organics shares this free knitting pattern for a “soaker”–which, if you’re not familiar with the term, is a breathable pair of bloomer-type shorts used to cover cloth diapers. Knit Soaker Pattern
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Get the last of your toothpaste
The Core77 blog has a roundup of tons of different mechanisms and techniques for getting every last bit of your toothpaste (or other gels or pastes) from the tube. I’m astounded by the myriad products available for this, and hence I like the plastic free “rub it over the edge of the counter” instructable best.
HOW TO – DIY cleaning products
Michelle @ CRAFT points us to some great recipes for making your own household cleaning products, including a baking soda/vinegar toilet bowl cleaner and a salt copper polish.
10 Eco-Friendly Yarns
Better Homes and Gardens has a slideshow of ten eco-friendly yarns, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. I like this yarn pictured above made from recycled sarongs. Watch out for the ads in the slideshow, they make sneaky ninja attacks, but the links to these eco yarn sources are worth it.
Devastated town comes back green
I can’t imagine losing my home to an act of God, but all of my neighbors, my entire town losing theirs at the same time, is just beyond comprehension. That’s what happened to Greensburg, KS on May 4th of last year when it was hit by a Cat 5 tornado. 95% of the town was […]
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
Recycled wood makes great art
This, and a lot of other great works of art, was made from bits and pieces of discarded wood. Diederick Kraaijeveld scavenges around dumpsters looking for wood for his next creation. They range from classic cars to a really cool pair of All Stars. Think about that next time you throw out your scraps. Check […]