Do It Yourself
It might start with a quick fix-it project. It might start with wanting to save money. It might start with an interest in crafting something on your own. It might start with a desire to buy fewer consumer goods as an environmental statement. It might start with a personal challenge to be more self-reliant.
No matter how it begins, the drive to Do It Yourself is an important one, and has positive effects for your wallet, your psyche, and the environment.
Here you'll find all our content on DIY living, including awesome projects, repair help, and musings on the topic. Dive in, get inspired, and start DIYing!
Tag: Do It Yourself
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Hurry! 4 Days left in the Instructables Green Design Contest
There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!
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How to make a building using bottles
You've seen the photos of homes made from old bottles, but did you ever think you could make your own? You can, and here's how.
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DIY kids' playhouse stays naturally cool during hot summers
A great, cheap project for giving kids a cool (literally and figuratively) place to play during hot summer days.
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How to build your own solar-powered plane
Ever wanted to fly your very own solar-powered plane? Well now you can with this detailed tutorial.
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Make a bicycle powered generator in 9 steps
We've covered plenty of pedal-powered devices before, but here's how to make your own bike-powered generator in your home.
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DIY your own glowing plant with this maker kit!
Yes, that's right -- a glowing plant.
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NASA working on first 3D printer for space
Through a contract with Made in Space, a 3D printer suitable for zero gravity is being built and will head to the International Space Station next year.
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DIY bike-powered generator is hidden in patio furniture
How cool -- patio furniture that converts into a bike-powered charging station! This project features a fun use of space, plus renewable energy, plus exercise!
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A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music
This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.
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Make a reclaimed wood picnic table with a built-in planter
This DIY picnic table is not only gorgeous but also features a great little gutter running down the middle for ice and drinks, or planting flowers or herbs!
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Make an emergency light powered by fire and water
This DIY lighting project is a great way to learn about a thermoelectric system. Using a few supplies like food tins and tea candles, you can light some LEDs!
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DIY solar foundry reaches temperatures of 3800 degrees farenheit
Melting metals with the sun, this DIY project shows just how hot it can get when you concentrate the sun's rays for a task.
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Make a wine bottle planter for a modern twist on a hanging herb garden
The project can be completed in half a day, for about $30. And you'll have a creative hanging garden for indoor or outdoor plants.
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Jargon Watch: Fattelo. It's Italian for Do It Yourself, and here is a lamp to get you started
The 01Lamp is a demonstration of what we have been calling downloadable design; you can make it from a pizza box.
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Build a Free Things Box for your front yard
Freecyclers will love this project, which teaches you how to build a stand where neighbors can share tools, toys, books and anything else they want to freecycle.
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Build your own log lounge chair for $30
Simultaneously modern and rustic, this fantastic chair is an entry in the Instructables Green Design Contest -- and you can make your own in less than 6 hours for $30!
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Make a fire-powered smartphone charger
This DIY charger can boost your smartphone battery while in the great outdoors with help from a camp stove or other heat source.
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Build a DIY vertical planter for small space gardening
A creative and ridiculously simple how-to for building your own vertical garden.
