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Self watering recycled plant pot for growing herbs & flowers

How to recycle a soda bottle into a planter that waters itself!
Views 17120 | Rating 602 | Comments 35| Date Mar 23, 2008
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Double-Decker Drum Composter

Make a double spinning composter from 55 gallon drums!
Views 2395 | Rating 502 | Comments 18| Date Apr 5, 2008
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Making a Wine Glass rack

In this tutorial you will learn how to add a wine glass rack to your home! It is a very simple procedure that actually costs less than $10 to make, and it looks great and is functional as well!
Views 11330 | Rating 72 | Comments 11| Date Aug 9, 2007
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Build a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine using the Lenz2 design

This tutorial will show you how to build a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) using the Lenz2 design. This turbine uses both drag found in Savonius style VAWTs and lift found in aircraft wings. The addition of lift makes the turbine spin faster than the speed...
Views 6120 | Rating 59 | Comments 5| Date Mar 9, 2008
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How To Hang Laundry On a Clothesline So It's Soft and Fluffy

Hanging laundry is an environmentally-friendly was to dry your family's clothing and linens. Using the right technique to hang laundry will give you soft, fluffy laundry that smells fresh and wonderful!
Views 1585 | Rating 33 | Comments 0| Date Jun 6, 2008
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How to decorate in a tropical chic style

Interior decorating has taken new heights with the cost-effective styles and trends available at most local department stores. You can construct some versatile and chic domains on a variety of budgets and themes. Tropical chic is one of the most popular looks...
Views 3199 | Rating 26 | Comments 3| Date Mar 19, 2008
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Make an all purpose organic pesticide from vegetables

Use easy-to-find ingredients to make an environmentally friendly pesticide!
Views 1951 | Rating 13 | Comments 1| Date Mar 26, 2008
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Zero Point Shelf

If putting holes in the wall was a game this shelf wouldn't net you any points. The image below is a very rough SketchUp concept drawing of a shelf I built. The concept of "clamping" shelving between the ceiling and floor isn't original to me, in...
Views 1928 | Rating 10 | Comments 0| Date Mar 1, 2008
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How To Display Your Heirloom Quilt

Heirloom quilts make lovely displays, but it's important to display the quilt properly to avoid damaging the delicate vintage fabric.
Views 968 | Rating 7 | Comments 0| Date Aug 20, 2008
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Cleaning Your Home Professionally

Cleaning the Maids, Inc. way as used in their training progam
Views 803 | Rating 4 | Comments 0| Date Apr 30, 2008
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The Green Person's Guide ~ How To Clean Pet Feaces, Yucky Spills, And Other Mucky Things.

There are so many safe and efficient cleaning agents around the home which are suitable for cleaning even the most yucky spills. In this article we'll see that often the best treatments for the worst muck, is a good old-fashioned scrub with agents found...
Views 2404 | Rating 4 | Comments 0| Date May 10, 2008
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How to fix a garbage disposal and save money...

Try these tips before calling a plumber to fix your garbage disposal. You may save yourself money for a service call.
Views 915 | Rating 3 | Comments 0| Date May 22, 2010
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How To Make Quilted Oven Gloves

These quilted oven gloves are a welcome addition to any kitchen and very useful as a practical gift to a friend or hostess.
Views 918 | Rating 2 | Comments 0| Date Jan 3, 2012
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How to make a beautiful kitchen

The kitchen is often the heartbeat of a home. Of all the rooms in our lives, the kitchen can feed the soul and become the comforting place to be at any time of the day. Even when size and financial constraints are an issue, it’s easy to make a kitchen...
Views 1416 | Rating 1 | Comments 0| Date Feb 26, 2008
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Comparing a Tankless Hot Water Heater to the Tank-type

Did you know that hot water heaters come in two types: Tank-type and tankless? The tank-type may be the cheapest option in the short term, but a tankless hot water heater can save you money in the long run. It is an option worth considering.
Views 664 | Rating 1 | Comments 0| Date Jan 3, 2012