I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-Swiveling-Pole-Mounted-Garden-Hose-Reels/
So you want two hose reels? You don't want to drill holes into your house? You also want maximum flexibility to pull your hoses out (and reel them back) from any direction? You sure are a demanding person.You should not deny yourself these pleasures. If you have some handyperson skills then you too ...October 25 2009, 6:46pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-Temperature-Gauge-in-a-Gas-Grill/
Anyone who has priced gas grills knows that there is a significant price
step up between those that have a temperature gauge (man talk for
thermometer) and those that don't. Having the gauge makes it a lot
easier to cook items that require more grilling time and more specific
temperatures than...October 11 2009, 7:13pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-Halloween-scary-Trash-can-pop-up-characte/
After looking at some of the available kits for making a pop-up character, they seemed of good quality but I have a lot of left over stuff in my garage and felt I could build one for less than the cost of the kit. And I offer this for the do it yourself person who may have some left over lawn sprin...October 3 2009, 11:35pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-treehouse/
This particular design requires two or three trees in close proximity. It was made over the course of several weekends using new, pressure-treated wood for the support structure and floor and an old fence was recycled for the sides. The roof is a camouflage-pattern tarp. It's not weather-proof, but ...September 26 2009, 5:06pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Filleting-A-Fish/
(or how a Steenbras became supper) September 20 2009, 5:28pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-A-Knife-1/
The knife, used for aeons by humans as a tool of war and a tool of craft. For centuries, humans have relied on a good knife for their survival. If it was dirty, the knife rusted, and if the knife rusted, they would be dead before they had time to make a new blade. Today, I'll take some time to show ...September 20 2009, 3:01pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-various-knots/
Knots, as a way of joining rope without special equipment, are useful in many situations. On a sailboat, knots are essential both for daily use and for emergency repairs. This instructable describes several different common knots:, e.g.September 8 2009, 5:17am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Camp-Table-for-Backpacking/
This lightweight camp table made from tent poles, weighs just 2 lbs, breaks down in seconds to fit in a pack, and is an essential food prep and cooking stand for camping in areas without picnic tables.September 6 2009, 10:47pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Beneficial-Bug-Houses/
In this instructable im going to show you how to make a quick, cheap and easy Beneficial Bug Houses! September 3 2009, 9:30pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Rock-Kalua-Pig/
In Hawaii they cook whole hogs underground with hot rocks and banana leaves. It's called Kalua Pig and it is Amazing. I set out to replicate this delicious and wonderful pork on a smaller scale in my backyard without having to dig a big ol' hole and cook an entire pig. In the process I built a dual ...August 22 2009, 12:02am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Slug-Proof-Planting-Barrels/
Living under redwood trees is fantastic, with a few minor exceptions, for die-hard gardeners. My greatest curse-provoker is slug eaten plants. My seedlings hardly have a chance to get started before our slimy natives mow them down. So this project is great to protect food and flower crops from chomp...August 20 2009, 11:33pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hog-Spit-Roast/
How to slow-roast a hog/pig on a spit using a rented propane-powered spit roaster that many tool-shops rent out (both in the UK and USA). August 20 2009, 10:55am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/make-cutlery-for-a-leatherman/
In this Instructable I'm going to show how to make cutlery for a leatherman surge.August 20 2009, 5:16am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-FAT-TIRE-BICYCLE/
I've wanted to build a custom bicycle for many years. I started wondering how fat of a tire I could accommodate on a bicycle. I had seen pictures of the Hanebrink Technologies extreme terrain bicycle, but wanted something still more extreme.August 14 2009, 11:37pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wild-Pig-Smoker/
The idea was to build as cheaply as possible a BBQ smoker. I wanted something that I could do a whole hog on or just cook some weekend goodies. I also wanted something unique, different, conversation piece, but functional. My material hunt started with finding a tank to make the cooker out of. It di...August 10 2009, 11:25am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-pumped-up-patio-fire-place/
These patio fire places are a great idea to have a nice quick relaxing camp fire outside on your patio or deck. I have found that if there is no breeze outside and the air is still its hard to keep a fire going.August 10 2009, 7:15am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Dried-Kelp/
Here's how to gather and dry kelp. August 7 2009, 2:55pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Trestle-Table/
This is a trestle style table made for outdoor use. It uses dimensional lumber from your home store, so no need for table saws, planers etc. This one was designed to match a folding plastic table so we can double the table size if we have a lot of guests.August 5 2009, 1:44pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Conditoned-Tent-for-those-hot-months/
Well for those who live in areas where it is almost impossible to tent camp during the hot part of the year this is should be a welcome cost efficient solution. Hot camping is no fun, epically in places where it does not cool down very much at night and is humid like Florida. So I was looking for ...August 5 2009, 12:56pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Dog-Walker/
We have a pug dog and we also enjoy bicycling. When we go bicycling and take our dog he wants to run, but I have found it very dangerous to hold a leash and ride a bike. If he stops, he can pull on the leash which could cause me to crash. August 4 2009, 11:19pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Monarch-Butterflies-Egg-to-Butterfly/
Monarch butterfly caterpillars are fun to raise until they form chrysalises and ultimately emerge transformed as butterflies. This instructable takes you even further back in the butterfly life cycle and describes how to raise a monarch from a newly-laid egg into a fully grown butterfly.July 31 2009, 12:21pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-carve-a-shrink-cup/
The principle of a shrink cup are, the cup are cut from a fresh log and you put in a bottom made from dry wood. When the cup drys it will shrink and make a tight fit around the bottom. If your skilled enough you can make a cup that are watertight.July 31 2009, 10:48am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/BERRY-PICKER/
This berry picker is made out of PVC pipe. Heat is used to shape the plastic. Two "fingers" at the working end do the picking. The berry then falls through the pipe and lands in a plastic bag tied to the other end. July 29 2009, 9:01pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-tiny-transparent-kite-from-broom-bristles/
This isn't the smallest kite in the world, but it's probably the smallest that most people will make.July 27 2009, 4:21pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodgas-Can-Stove/
This is a design for an inexpensive, lightweight wood-burning stove, suitable for backpacking, bike touring, and bush cooking. July 24 2009, 11:32am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Shish-Kebab-Dinner/
You will need:July 22 2009, 1:41pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/BBQ-Turkey/
This is my instructable for Barbecue Turkey. Outdoor cooking large poultry has some special challenges that can ruin a bird very quickly, or can make you sick. This how I solve those problems, and end up with a delicious turkey feast!July 20 2009, 2:20am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Anyone-Garden/
Hello world! This is my first instructable and first real garden experiment, I hope you enjoy my garden and find my experiences (and difficulties) helpful. Please let me know how yours turns out!July 19 2009, 1:56am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Shark-Tacos/
Ok, I had my doubts about publishing this Instructable, but after a week or so of constant peer pressure, I went on with it. These guys desperately wanted to have their pics posted on the Internet.July 19 2009, 1:45am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-attractive-space-saving-upside-do/
I have been interested in the idea of growing tomatoes upside down ever since the first time that I saw a Topsy Turvy commercial. I liked the concept, but I didn't like that it was free hanging. I have a nice patio that I put a lot of work into and did not want to clutter it with several large han...July 19 2009, 12:19am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Improved-Raised-Bed-Garden/
I have been using raised beds for several years now. I converted an existing patch of grass into four, 4ft x 12ft raised beds for a total garden area of 192 sq. ft. This could, conceivably, produce enough food throughout the year to make a serious dent in the food budget. And, of course, all the ...July 17 2009, 5:15pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Too-Hot-Remove-heat-from-your-body-with-the-Back-/
Too hot? Use ice and water to remove heat from your body. A 12 volt pump moves cold water through tubes strapped to the back of a car seat, lawn chair or even indoor furniture. An ice chest of nearly any size can be used. July 17 2009, 3:56pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enjoy-A-Plum/
An old song says "The best things in life are free.." and we tend to agree. One of the life's best simple pleasures is eating a ripe plum, fresh off the tree. This Instructable will teach you how to how to do just that! Try it out, it's not as complicated as it looks!July 15 2009, 11:56am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-FRUIT-PICKER/
This fruit picker was designed for oranges, but it works for other fruit also. The body of the picker holds several oranges before needing to be emptied. That speeds up the picking process when there are lots of fruit. July 15 2009, 1:11am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fused-Plastic-Rain-Coat/
Learn how to make a rain coat from fused plastic bags without a sewing machine.July 14 2009, 10:26pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Rocket-Challenge-for-instructable-members/
In memory with the 40th anniversary of the Apollo missionsJuly 12 2009, 11:42am | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Outdoor-Play-Table/
Learn how to build an outdoor activity table, using scrap materials from around the house. In all this project took approximately and 1 hour.July 11 2009, 5:48pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Tools-A-Small-Garden-Hoe/
This tool is similar to a pipe tools shovel that I posted a while back, except for a few extra steps which turn it into a handy little hoe. It's very tough and costs almost nothing. The blade can be modified to have teeth, a sharp point, or whatever you can think of.July 10 2009, 9:59pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/
Now that Solara is dismasted let's power it with gigantic kites!July 10 2009, 4:08pm | More »
I posted to instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/id/Rigging-a-SINK-sit-in-kayak-for-fishing/
alright, to start with, we are new to kayaks in general, although we have had a couple boats before. i don't know how we got interested in kayaks, maybe it was how i was telling my family about my canoe trips at summer gym. anyway, what's appealing about a kayak is that you need no trailer, and they...July 9 2009, 10:15pm | More »