Hops trellis from a tree
On EMS Labs, Lenore shows a simple way that her dad rigged a trellis for growing hops, using some scrap soaker hose, antenna wire, and a handy tree as the main structure. Hop Trellis
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HOW TO – planter from reclaimed pallets
In this instructable, user fake_faux shows us all how to transform two wooden pallets into this deceptively simple planter which is also a frog shelter. If you’ve got a dad who likes to take on projects, these plans and a couple of pallets could make a great father’s day gift.
Air Monsters shows you how polluted your neighborhood is
“Air Monsters” is an art project / mobile instrument that explores air pollution in a more visible way. The “monsters” theme represents invisible monsters or pollutants in the local vicinity which are visualized on the screen of this mobile device. Watch the video for a description of the process of accruing the data. Air Monsters […]
Mark makes a chicken coop
On Dinosaurs and Robots, our very own Mark Frauenfelder (MAKE Editor-in-Chief) has been documenting his backyard chicken coop build. Building a Chicken Coop, Part 1
Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix
These amazing chandeliers are made from old spoons, jelly bowls, teacups and more. These are a great inspiration for making your own chandeliers. If you decide to remake one, don’t forget to post it in our MAKE Flickr photo pool. Via – re-nest – Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix Read more about Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix
HOW TO – Refill a Brita filter
Jason @ HACKS writes: We filter our drinking water at home, though it’s not because there’s a risk of giardia or heavy metals in the tap water where we live. Personally, I just like the taste of water that’s been run through activated carbon. If your own water is safe from heavy metals, but you […]
ThreadHeads – Green Festival in Chicago and Making a Pin Necklace
This week, the Thread Heads take a trip to the Green Festival in Chicago and checks out all the eco vendors. Then they head over to forum member MamaSasss’s house and get and lesson on how-to make a pin necklace.
