Replace Tail Light/Lense on '98 Toyota Rav4

The right rear tire on my wife's Toyota Rav4 slung its tread and beat the crap out of the car.  The tail light was busted.  We ordered a replacement from eBay for twenty bucks, a good deal.  I replaced the lens when it finally got in but had to get a new bulb.  Here's the way to pull the lens off an...
By: trailerparkscholar

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Tail-LightLense-on-98-Toyota-Rav4/

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Pex Plumbing Tips

Because of the current economy, many homeowners are doing more of their own repairs, including plumbing. Be sure to check your local requirements, some areas only allow a licensed plumber to do the work. If you are allowed to work on your piping, here are some tips on working with pex plumbing tubing.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/880_Pex_Plumbing_Tips.shtml

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Replacing a Damaged Floor Board

Sometimes a hardwood board can be damaged or stained so badly it needs to be replaced. Often people would prefer to leave this job to a professional who has the experience to do the job, but since there are no special tools required to replace a floor board, a confident DIY'er could take on the job themselves.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/replacing-damaged-floor-board

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WIND POWERD WATER PUMP+MINI WIND TURBINE

MINI WIND POWERED WATER PUMP WHICH PUMP WATER FROM TANK
By: smnoor88

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/WIND-POWERD-WATER-PUMPMINI-WIND-TURBINE/

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Stumped? Log Some Inspiration With These DIY Lights!

Oh snap! �Looks like we've got stumps on the brain. �Stump stools, stump tables, and now stump lights! �If you're ready and willing to embrace the stump craze, we have not one but two DIY lighting projects for your consideration.… Continue reading on Curbly.com

Source: http://www.curbly.com/capreek/posts/10497-stumped-log-some-inspiration-with-these-diy-lights

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Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector with Front-Loading Batteries

I'm not sure who decided carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms should need to be taken off the wall so you could load the batteries in the back, but it's an annoying trend that has been accepted as standard for...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/kidde_carbon_mo.php

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How to Make a Prehistoric Wood Toy on a Scroll Saw

Step by step demonstration showing how to make a wood toy Andrewsarchus out of walnut using a scroll saw. The pattern for the Andrewsarchus is from the book Scroll Saw Patterns for Toy Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures by John and Cynthia Lewman. It is available for purchase on their website at...
By: skbmo

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Prehistoric-Wood-Toy-on-a-Scroll-Saw/

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Decorating the Front Porch for the 4th of July

Ah, summertime! No matter how much you love the other seasons, summertime, with its patriotic parades and festive decorations is a joy. The 4th of July marks the day of independence for the USA and it is celebrated in small towns and big cities all across the country.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/decorating-front-porch-4th-of-july

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Flower Hair Clips

The beautiful and talented Julie Gillrie shows you how to become the coolest girl on the block with this simple fabric flower tutorial. With just a little bit of felt and thread, you too can enjoy the admiration of your peers and the satisfaction of knowing your flowers will never wilt like the crappy real kind.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/GEOkLKiINzA/flower-hair-clips

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How To Make The Strike OmniDelta Paper Airplane

Fast, long range, and stable, the Strike OmniDelta is a flying wing that uses the experience gathered from its predecessors and brings their strengths in, under a common airframe. Evolving from the original OmniDelta (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-The-OmniDelta-Flying-Wing-Paper-Ai...
By: OrigamiAirEnforcer

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-The-Strike-OmniDelta-Paper-Airplane/

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Pocket Door Hardware

Pocket door hardware must stand the test of time. The hardware for the pocket door is hidden inside the wall. The hardware needs to remain straight and not allow the door to jump the track.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/884_Pocket_Door_Hardware.shtml

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Natural Gas Hanging Patio Heater Warms Outdoor Living Space

As soon as the snow melts, you'll probably start thinking of spring and summer and outdoor living spaces again. You can start the grilling and lounging-around-the-deck season a littler earlier with a patio heater. There are quite a few models...

Source: http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2009/01/natural_gas_han.php

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Comic character clay bead necklace (with homemade clay)

This is a clay bead necklace that features some of my favorite comic book characters: Garfield & Odie, Snoopy & Woodchuck, Hello KItty, the Angry Birds (not really a comic book character but I love them!), and even the Instructables Robot. This project is a lot of fun to make with kids and its fairl...
By: xxxxlemonxxxx

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Comic-character-clay-bead-necklace-with-homemade-/

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Creating a Comics Page from Pencils to Colours

Before I start with this instructable i just want to make it clear that I am by no means an expert or a professional in the comics industry. I have many years experience reading comics, but I've only been creating comic art for a short time. this is an instructable on how I do it, and by no means re...
By: tbarklay

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Comics-Page-from-Pencils-to-Colours/

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Measure Liquids without Contaminating the Measure

Nighttime cold medicines come with a handy dosage measuring cup. It would be simple to pour the recommended dosage into the little cup and drink from it. But, a couple of people in a house often have a cold at the same time. Who wants to drink after another from a sticky, dirty measuring device? Jus...
By: Phil B

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Measure-Liquids-without-Contaminating-the-Measure/

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Child Proofing Drawers

How to install a child-proof drawer latch.
By: kazmataz

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Child-Proofing-Drawers/

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DIY TV-B-Gone SHP (And Save $45)

A while ago I posted my $3.50 DIY TV-B-Gone Micro , which was great and all but didn't have near enough juice. The TV-B-Gone SHP  is supposed to be able to turn of TVs from 100 meters away, but cost $50. So for about $5, I made a clone of one that seems to work pretty close to that limit. It's a...
By: dark sponge

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-TV-B-Gone-SHP-And-Save-45/

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PDF Planner Pro

Here's one for all you hipster PDA users - our friends over at Worldlabel have done it again with these downloadable, fill-outable, printable, life-organizingable pocket calendars, task lists, planners, and note pads. You can fill in your info right on the computer and print it out and write in any changes as your week progresses. You can definitely tell they've put some good thought into these - making them both useful and attractive.

PDF Planners.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Diyhappy/~3/yT1Ec64eUA4/pdf-planner-pro

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World Records: Speed

When you check out this quiz, you'll realize you don't need to be an Air Force pilot or a professional athlete to set a world record. You can build your own motorized love seat and speed it across a bridge! Or run a marathon -- backwards!

Source: http://feeds.howstuffworks.com/~r/DailyStuff/~3/ltFGReR2tcg/speed-world-records-quiz.htm

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July 4th Craft Roundup

The 4th of July is just days away, but we still have time to get our patriotic craft on. I scoured the internets for some Curbly-worthy projects and narrowed it down to these five.

The wreath pictured above, is the most ambitious of all the projects featured here, but it does have impact. See how to make it at All You. Via.

These festive straw decorations and matchbook labels are templates, which you can download for free at Twig & Thistle.�

Source: http://www.curbly.com/diy-maven/posts/10489-july-4th-craft-roundup

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Exclusive: 5 Questions for ReadyMade's Andrew Wagner

Filed under: Know-How, Experts

Today I met with Andrew Wagner, the now-former Editor in Chief of ReadyMade, to get his thoughts on why Meredith decided to fold ReadyMade. It's a decision that's gotten much buzz around the DIY world, especially when Meredith cited "weakness in the home category."

ReadyMade; DIY Business Association

So, we're all dying to know: What are your thoughts on the ReadyMade closing?

"I've always thought of ReadyMade as the most successful zine of all time. It was a real passion project from the very beginning. But the goals of a niche publication like ReadyMade and that of a major publishing house like Meredith don't always align. Small, developing brands like ReadyMade are in constant need of in-depth attention from all those working on it but large publishing houses aren't necessarily set up to run in that fashion. This is neither good nor bad, just really unfortunate in these circumstances."


Do you think ReadyMade was shuttered in the end because the audience was younger and were less inclined to pick up a print magazine?

"I think there is definitely still a place for print amongst all age groups and ReadyMade's growth (from 125,000 circulation in 2006 to 335,000 in 2011) points to that. But publishing is, very simply put, a tough business particularly today. Magazines are dependent not only on reader support but advertising support. Today magazines are no longer competing just against other titles for readers and advertising dollars but also against all the quickly developing brands online not to mention television, movies etc. Magazines are in a particularly tough position because they are trying to put out a print product while simultaneously producing top notch websites, video channels etc. All of this needs to happen without necessarily more resources. So, essentially, I think there is a place for print even with a younger demographic but the competition is that much more fierce and you either are willing to play that game and dedicate your resources to that or you aren't and unfortunately in this case, resources needed to be directed to other places."


Speaking of the web, was there any reasoning behind shuttering the ReadyMade website in addition to the print title?

"I think at this point in time it was just determined that there was not enough money to be made online to support the type of quality product that we wanted to deliver online. I would love to see the site stay open - I really believe it is a hugely valuable resource. Several sources have approached me with a real interest in buying Readymade.com and I think there could be a real possibility that it will stay alive. I would love to see that."


I saw a comment on your Editor's Letter that blamed the DIY audience, namely that ReadyMade encouraged them to recycle/not to buy things, for the magazine's closing. What is your response to that?

"There's a misconception amongst many that the DIY audience is one that's 100% anti-consumerism, anti-establishment, and so on. Of course there are some people that are completely off the grid but there are far more who are completely involved in mainstream society - and those that are are precisely the consumers advertisers are looking for - smart, trend setting, highly engaged individuals. The DIY audience does, say, go to Target, will go buy a car, etc. But what makes the DIY audience different than a general mass audience is that they want to know more about a product before buying it. They ask questions. They want to know the back-story. How are things put together? Where do they come from? They really want to be a part of whatever it is they are buying. Again, they are an extremely engaged, opinionated consumer. Frankly, I think that's what the world needs much much more of."


What can this mean for other titles? Can we expect more of the closings that happened in 2008-on across the shelter market?

"It depends on the title and the business model behind it. Niche titles who take a niche approach to their business seem to be faring well. I helped start Dwell magazine in 2000 and though they are going through similar issues all publications are they are weathering the storm. I think Dwell succeeds for two reasons: One, that they have a staff of 30+ - each of whose mission is to grow that brand. ReadyMade had a dedicated staff of 10. Second, is that they are a privately-owned company. While it's in their best interest to grow the title and growth is what every brand is looking for, they do not have to constantly worry about the stockholders or board of directors, who are concerned-for good reason--about making a return on their investment. The Dwell backers are true believers in the product that is Dwell. ReadyMade obviously had its supporters at Meredith but in the end, it's a game of dollars and cents at a publicly traded publishing company."


Editor's note
Did you subscribe to ReadyMade? A rep for Meredith says that subscribers will be given the option of a few other magazines to replace their ReadyMade subscription, or the opportunity to get a full refund.

While I dig Family Circle's and Better Homes and Garden's decorating content, I'll be taking a stand and asking for my full refund. Who's with me?

For more on ReadyMade, check out...
Breaking: ReadyMade is Folding - DIY Life
ReadyMade to Fold? Unfortunately, Yes - Shelterpop
Our Favorite DIY Projects from the ReadyMade 100 - DIY Life

 

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Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/06/23/readymade-andrew-wagner/

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Animatronic Monkey

Hi. This time I will show you how I made the monkey. It was also easy to do despite having two movements, they are simple and papercraft is pretty simple. This is also one of the animals that is smuggled and suffers from mistreatment in captivity. Many find it cute and funny. However, when buying ...
By: PeckLauros

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Monkey/

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Exclusive: 5 Questions for ReadyMade's Andrew Wagner

Filed under: Know-How, Experts

Today I met with Andrew Wagner, the now-former Editor in Chief of ReadyMade, to get his thoughts on why Meredith decided to fold ReadyMade. It's a decision that's gotten much buzz around the DIY world, especially when Meredith cited "weakness in the home category."

ReadyMade; DIY Business Association

So, we're all dying to know: What are your thoughts on the ReadyMade closing?

"I've always thought of ReadyMade as the most successful zine of all time. It was a real passion project from the very beginning. But the goals of a niche publication like ReadyMade and that of a major publishing house like Meredith don't always align. Small, developing brands like ReadyMade are in constant need of in-depth attention from all those working on it but large publishing houses aren't necessarily set up to run in that fashion. This is neither good nor bad, just really unfortunate in these circumstances."


Do you think ReadyMade was shuttered in the end because the audience was younger and were less inclined to pick up a print magazine?

"I think there is definitely still a place for print amongst all age groups and ReadyMade's growth (from 125,000 circulation in 2006 to 335,000 in 2011) points to that. But publishing is, very simply put, a tough business particularly today. Magazines are dependent not only on reader support but advertising support. Today magazines are no longer competing just against other titles for readers and advertising dollars but also against all the quickly developing brands online not to mention television, movies etc. Magazines are in a particularly tough position because they are trying to put out a print product while simultaneously producing top notch websites, video channels etc. All of this needs to happen without necessarily more resources. So, essentially, I think there is a place for print even with a younger demographic but the competition is that much more fierce and you either are willing to play that game and dedicate your resources to that or you aren't and unfortunately in this case, resources needed to be directed to other places."


Speaking of the web, was there any reasoning behind shuttering the ReadyMade website in addition to the print title?

"I think at this point in time it was just determined that there was not enough money to be made online to support the type of quality product that we wanted to deliver online. I would love to see the site stay open - I really believe it is a hugely valuable resource. Several sources have approached me with a real interest in buying Readymade.com and I think there could be a real possibility that it will stay alive. I would love to see that."


I saw a comment on your Editor's Letter that blamed the DIY audience, namely that ReadyMade encouraged them to recycle/not to buy things, for the magazine's closing. What is your response to that?

"There's a misconception amongst many that the DIY audience is one that's 100% anti-consumerism, anti-establishment, and so on. Of course there are some people that are completely off the grid but there are far more who are completely involved in mainstream society - and those that are are precisely the consumers advertisers are looking for - smart, trend setting, highly engaged individuals. The DIY audience does, say, go to Target, will go buy a car, etc. But what makes the DIY audience different than a general mass audience is that they want to know more about a product before buying it. They ask questions. They want to know the back-story. How are things put together? Where do they come from? They really want to be a part of whatever it is they are buying. Again, they are an extremely engaged, opinionated consumer. Frankly, I think that's what the world needs much much more of."


What can this mean for other titles? Can we expect more of the closings that happened in 2008-on across the shelter market?

"It depends on the title and the business model behind it. Niche titles who take a niche approach to their business seem to be faring well. I helped start Dwell magazine in 2000 and though they are going through similar issues all publications are they are weathering the storm. I think Dwell succeeds for two reasons: One, that they have a staff of 30+ - each of whose mission is to grow that brand. ReadyMade had a dedicated staff of 10. Second, is that they are a privately-owned company. While it's in their best interest to grow the title and growth is what every brand is looking for, they do not have to constantly worry about the stockholders or board of directors, who are concerned-for good reason--about making a return on their investment. The Dwell backers are true believers in the product that is Dwell. ReadyMade obviously had its supporters at Meredith but in the end, it's a game of dollars and cents at a publicly traded publishing company."


Editor's note
Did you subscribe to ReadyMade? A rep for Meredith says that subscribers will be given the option of a few other magazines to replace their ReadyMade subscription, or the opportunity to get a full refund.

While I dig Family Circle's and Better Homes and Garden's decorating content, I'll be taking a stand and asking for my full refund. Who's with me?

For more on ReadyMade, check out...
Breaking: ReadyMade is Folding - DIY Life
ReadyMade to Fold? Unfortunately, Yes - Shelterpop
Our Favorite DIY Projects from the ReadyMade 100 - DIY Life

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Source: http://www.diylife.com/2011/06/23/readymade-andrew-wagner/

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Paying for Construction Tools

Who should pay for construction tools and materials? If the tool is completely used up on the job, the customer should pay for it. What about a tool the spans several construction jobs?

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/885_Paying_for_Construction_Tools.shtml

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