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Restless nights-searching for a better way to sleep
By David Rowtree
Lying in bed last night I began to think about…everything. Ironically the only time I seem to be able to arrange thoughts in my head is when I should be dispersing them, throwing them into high wind over a barren sandy desert of sleep. It is such an unfortunate conundrum for someone who loves sleep, could sleep all through the day without a care in the world but as soon as head hits pillow it’s…think, think, think. I am overcome with an urge to call long lost friends I haven’t spoken to in years, put the washing or... »MORE
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How To Fold an Origami Shirt from a Dollar Bill.
By Chrisjob
Why? Because you can. And it looks cool. And you might get to keep the dollar you borrowed. And why not...And, oh, just watch the video. Origami American Dollar Bill Shirt Image. »MORE
The Solar-Powered Plant.
By Chrisjob
From Inhabitat: "At first glance this energy producing “plant” may look pretty commonplace, but looks can be deceiving. AIST, Mitsubishi and Tokki has enveloped each solar leaf in an ultra thin film to repel oxygen and water which will make it more durable and friendlier to the harsh outdoor environment. If this prototype performs up to par, they are looking at applying this technology from walls and windows to clothes and toys." And, if you're looking for a little more mature plant, here's a solar tree with photovoltaic leaves. »MORE
11 Tips to Have a Healthy Bathroom.
By Chrisjob
Too bad...as it turns out, just wiping down the shower and scrubbing out the toilet and dried toothpaste isn't quite enough. Gomestic offers these 11 tips towards healthy bathroom maitnance. Sink drains Shower Heads Toilet lids Bath Towels Shower curtain Excess water Mascara Soiled linens and underwear Soap Dishes Rinsing cup Toothbrushes »MORE
Simple, and completely DIYable, Box Shelves.
By Chrisjob
It's amazing how such a simple design and contruction works so well. A bit of MDF with a router run over the edges, some screws mounted to a cleat (as you can see in the photo), and they're yours for, what?, 20 dollars? Via. »MORE
How To Make a Steampunk Shirt
By threadbanger
This week on Threadbanger learn how to make a Steampunk shirt! For more Steampunk outfits and accessories visit Threadbanger.com. It was Steampunk Week! So also learn how to make goggles, bustles, gloves, and more! Place an old long sleeve shirt out in front of you and, with some chalk, sketch a front breast plate pattern to the front. Take a piece of newspaper and trace half of your pattern onto it. Fold over and cut out. Pin to another piece of fabric. Another old shirt preferable a good contrasting color. Pin down the pattern and cut out, allowing a... »MORE
How to Turn Old Magazines into Woven Art
By DIY Maven
June over at lovely Folding Trees shares her incredibly easy yet effective method of using old magazines to weave beautiful note cards and book marks. June also suggests using the technique to make wall art, book covers and pen pots too!Supplies you’ll need:paper (glossy magazine pages and copy paper)pencilrulerXaxto knifecutting matWhat you’ll need to do:Click on over to Folding Trees to see the entire tutorial. Via Craftzine. »MORE
The Incredible Rotating Bathtub/Shower
By DIY Maven
Ron Arad, in conjunction with Teu-Co., has designed this utterly unique, prototype luxury bath item. It’s a combination bathtub/shower/art installation. Art installation, because of its aesthetic appeal and shower/bathtub because it performs both functions via rotation. Tub becomes shower and shower becomes tub with a 180 degree turn. Source. »MORE
Sofas 101
By DIY Maven
My Home Ideas has an informative breakdown of 10 different sofa styles that will make you the champion of name-that-style, or am I the only one who plays that game? From ‘Tuxedo’ to the less known ‘Knole’ and everything in between, check out the list, complete with pictorial examples, here. »MORE
A Rookie Mistake
By Deborah
I originally posted this on my blog House&Hound but I thought the info. might be useful for some of you Curbly dog owners! Daniel and I went out to dinner on Friday night to celebrate our last weekend together in Minneapolis. There's a pretty good Italian restaurant on Lake Street called Amore Victoria, and we were lucky enough to score a beautiful table outside, on a more than beautiful evening. Five minutes into our meal a random puppy dog runs up to our table and starts licking up the parmesan cheese crumbs. Turns out the poor little guy is lost,... »MORE
DIY: Not Knotty Pine Anymore
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Here's a sneak peak of the Knotty Pine re-do. Cleanup and reorganization is so tedious until you get immersed in feeling all smug and self-righteous with your tidiness and order. There was much to be learned from this DIY undertaking. Complete planning instead of impulsive diving in was the best move I made. Perseverence using new equipment (the spray painter) was well worth it in time saved. Not quite perfectionism, but pretty darn close to it, helped me feel really proud of the job I did and that unbeatable feeling of accomplishment. If I were to do it again, I would fill all the holes in... »MORE
Li Jianye Doorbells
By DIY Maven
These doorbells by Li Jianye are in concept stage, but they're so cool, they shouldn't stay there for long. Via. »MORE
13 Creative Ways to Re-Use Old CD Cases
By DIY Maven
1. For the photogs: You can use it as is or add a little patterned flare for some personality. 2. For the restauranteur: Use them to hold your customers’ bills. Display your menus. Use them to hold promotional material. 3. For the Cover Girl wannabes: Turn them into a makeup pallet box; Or even a compact makeup station.4. For the organized: Revamp that old case into a desktop calender; Or perhaps a desktop planner. 5. For the collectors: CD cases make for good transportation of your precious collections, such as coins and stamps. 6. For the artist: A little deconstruction... »MORE
The World’s Largest Swimming Pool
By DIY Maven
At 1,000 yards long, this man-made crystal-clear salt-water lagoon covers 20 acres, has a 115 ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water. Located at the San Alfonso de Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile, the pool took 5 years and 1 billion pounds to build and 2 million pounds a year just to maintain. It draws water from the sea and filters it, keeping it in constant circulation. Warmed by the sun, the pool reaches 26C or about 9 degrees warmer than the sea next to it. Via. »MORE
Open Call For Art!
By 3rd Ward Brooklyn
3rd Ward Fall Solo Show: An Open Call to Find One Extraordinary Artist. This nation-wide open call for ambitious, distinct and provocative work is open to artists working in all mediums - sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, motion graphics, illustration, installation, industrial design, graphic design, film, video and more. For this call Gawker Artists has come on as a sponsor and this year's Judging Panel includes Clay Rockefeller, co-founder of The Steel Yard and Anita Durst, founder of Chashama.The Selected Artist will receive: * $1,000 cash grant * 1-month residency at 3rd Ward with FULL facility access * An exhibition and... »MORE
How To Make a 'Sham-delier' With PDF Template
By lilybee
I made this 'Sham-delier' to give my balcony a little indoor/outdoor ooh la la. It was inspired in part by Philippe Starck's Ghost Chairs, I love the whole classic shape/modern material juxtaposition. Anyway, if you want to make your own here's what you'll need: Two Flexible plastic chopping boards, mine came from the Dollar Store but Ikea does them too. Two flameless tea lights, again, Dollar Store finds, but you could try here Some decorative scrapbooking chain... yup, it's from the Dollar Store... This PDF template, or you could try your own design. Step 1: So, you can either print... »MORE
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