Check out this interesting idea from Michele Beschen over at DIY Network. Thanks, Michele!: Mother Nature reaches out to us during the summer months with warm, sunny days and a lush landscape, so it’s only natural that we look outdoors to expand our living space at this time of year. And when it comes to […]
DIY shrinky dinks are an easy and fun way to decorate your windows. Great project for kids.
Traditional methods of removing mold in your home calls for spraying the affected area with water mixed with harsh chemicals, such as ammonia or chlorine bleach. Unfortunately, chlorine bleach contains sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), which, when mixed with water forms hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Hypochlorous acid is a terrible irritant to human skin and tissues, and its […]
How do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a “Hollywood rain machine” for less then $50 bucks. Be sure to send in your Indie Filmmaking projects to Indy Mogul, and subscribe to our podcast […]
I hate linking to the same blog twice in two days, but I had to, yo. This sofa hanger is so cool, and a perfect solution for people who don’t have the space for actual end tables. But what is SO awesome about it is how simple this would be to DIY. You wouldn’t even […]
Garland isn’t just for holidays anymore. Here’s a very easy, fast and economical way to make custom-made decorative garland. What I used. 24 gauge beading wire Wire cutter Large and small glass beads (The thing to keep in mind for this project is that the holes in your beads have to be large enough to […]
When adding fabric or wood or tile sizes with a calculator, all your carefully measured fractions turn into decimals, and unless you’re a math whiz, it’s really tough to get them back. Here’s a handy conversion chart from Wood Magazine that allows you to find either your fraction or decimal, and convert it back to […]
Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul’s Episode#12 (Beat-up). This is a pretty easy build compared to the Samurai Armor from last week. You can mix and match these techniques to create the “punching bag face” effect of your dreams. Keep all the cool project ideas coming. You can submit them […]
My college roommate learned this technique in an art class, after which we used to “borrow” garbage bags from the maitenance closet and make rain covers for our bikes and portable hampers/laundry baskets. I saw an article in a book that recommended using newspaper bags, but that produces a small piece after folding, which means […]
Gray water is another term for the used water that goes down our sinks, tubs and shower drains. Black water is another term for the water ‘and stuff’ that goes down our toilets. Now, with the Aqus Toilet System, available through Vivavi, we can accumulate the grey water from our bathroom sinks and use it […]
Proper care of hardwood floors can be difficult under the everyday trample of a family and pets. Preserving the natural beauty of hardwood keeps your home looking crisp and is a crucial part of maintaining your investment and your home’s value. 1. Get to know your specific type of flooring and finish, and rely on […]
This is one of the reasons why I LOVE Curbly! The other day I wrote up a top ten list about using old CD’s to make stuff. Meg over at The Consumerist picked up the post and one of their readers posted a link in THAT post to this how-to post which I’m now posting here. Okay, […]
Hey guys, It’s the middle of the summer, and for most of us, that means it’s time to get outside and do some yardwork. Here at ThreadBanger, we came up with a great way to make your own overalls to do some down and dirty gardening! We’re always looking for new, crafty DIY projects. So […]
10. Reflectors. Attach old CDs to your mailbox or attach them to stakes to mark the end of your driveway. 9. Candle decor. Set small candles on CDs–shiny side up; it will reflect the flames and double your ambiance. 8. Clocks. Use old CDs to make funky clocks. Use this how-to as inspiration. 7. Postcards. […]
I’ve eliminated wasteful use of paper towels in nearly every aspect of my life- except in a few instances when working on projects…if anyone has a better way to clean up oil-based stains or epoxy spills, please let me know. So, one the rare occassions that they’re necessary, they might as well look sharp and […]
Back in junior high, my friends and I used to fold gum wrapper chains. By the end of the school year we had may feet assembled. The same technique we used to waste time in study hall can be applied to just about any kind of paper with some really cool results. Here’s a how-to […]
No matter which sort of DIY projects are your forte, eventually you’ll need to drill a hole in them and screw them to something else. Enter the Cordless Drill/Driver, the telltale trophy of the true Do-It-Yourselfer, and most people’s entrance into the world of power tools. When looking to purchase your first drill, or […]
I am looking everywhere for reusable materials these days, and I found my husband throwing away this giant bird seed bag, which was about to be used as a trash bag. Unfortunately (and fortunately), I made it into a tote bag so fast that I forgot to take a before picture. This took about an […]
School isn’t quite in session yet (unless you’re a sucker like me and have been taking classes all summer), but in expectation of all the Back-to-School awesomeness in a few weeks, have a look at these free downloadable book covers by Kate Spade. Go here, and click “downloads”. Spade’s design’s exhibit brilliant finds […]
10. Lubricant. Stuck drawers or windows? Rub a bar of soap on your drawer glides and the bottoms of the sides to ease sticky drawers. For windows, rub the soap on the sliding elements. 9. Deodorizer. Place a bar of your favorite soap inside your suitcase or your drawers to keep them smelling fresh. The […]
