Posts tagged: dryer
How To Make Wool Dryer Balls.
By ChrisjobThese wool dryer balls are a natural, handmade alternative to chemical fabric softeners or commercial dryer agitation products. They're a clever way to use extra yarn, and are a guaranteed way to keep your laundry habits easy and ethical.
Materials:
• Wool Yarn:
• Old Pantyhose or sock
• Cotton or Acrylic Yarn or String
• Scissors
• Small Crochet Hook
• Measuring Tape
• Natural scents
Make a DIY Plastic Bag Dryer.
By ChrisjobOkay, so I wasn't yet hip to this phenomenon: spindle-y contraptions allowing one to invert plastic bags (presumably of the ziptop variety) to help dry them after a wash for reuse. Like a dish strainer or a clothesline for sandwhich baggies.
Of course, that $20 price tag always hits where it hurts, especially when it's clear that the materials all came from the unfinished wood section at the craftstore. (the little vase gives it away). So, for a » READ MORE
DIY Solar food dryer
By intouchoz
A DIY solar food dryer that works well and the capital cost is virtually zero (make out of scrap materials), and the running costs are also nil. Follow these brief instructions on how to make energy free delicious dried fruit. Just place in the sun and be patient - ecobites.com/diy-projects/diy-solar-fooddrying.html
DIY Solar Food Dehydrator
By intouchoz
This is simple to make.
Made from two cardboard boxes (or even timber), some clear plastic wrap, and a little tape and you can build an inexpensive solar dehydrator.
A functional food preservation machine that can be created for little work and little money.
For full details on this great concept, go to http://ecobites.com/diy/diy-solar-food-dehydrator.html
The Body Dryer
By DIY Maven
The Air Robe Luxury Body Dryer takes the public hand dryer to new heights–literally. Just mount the unit to the ceiling of your bathroom, stand under it soaking wet, use the handy remote control to adjust the dryer’s heat and power to your satisfaction and then let the resulting wind to all the work. The retailer, Ability Answers, suggests that the dryer (£ 389.00 or about 790 U.S.) is the perfect solution for those suffering from skin condit » READ MORE
How to Save Money on Laundry Day
By DIY Maven
Have you ever found yourself with a couple loads of washing to do but you only have enough supplies to do one of them? I have, and over the years I’ve come up with a few things to get the job done without having to drive to the store for detergent and such. Now, I use these ideas to save money.
First: Pre-Treat
When the Spray 'n Wash bottle starts shootin’ blanks, fill it with water to about three inches from it’s top. Fill the rest up with your » READ MORE
Spring Cleaning Time!
By badbadivyIt's March and in my household that means it's SPRING CLEANING time! Spring cleaning can be tackled in many different ways. It all depends on what sort of person you are. I'm the type of person that likes to dash around my house and clean it all in one day. Others like to tackle one room at a time, or clean for a certain period of time. Whatever you do, make a plan and stick with it! There's nothing worse than having a bunch of half-finished proj » READ MORE
