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Door Activated LED Lighting using Hall Effect Sensors

I've been meaning to make something cool for my dorm room this coming semester and decided that some custom closet lights would look great. In this Instructable, I'll show you how to make some nice-looking LED lights that will turn on automatically using a hall effect sensor and a magnet. Edit: I...
By: woody1189

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 31, 2009 at 23:21

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How to build a Hydrobucket

In this instructable, I'll be showing you how to construct a Hydrobucket. The Hydrobucket is my third venture into DIY hydroponics, and so far, my best design. This is a flood/drain system. The Hydrobucket is aimed at supporting a single medium or large plant. In my case, this is a large tomato ...
By: jrossetti

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 30, 2009 at 04:38

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Genuine chainmaille from pop tabs

Constructing a genuine European 4 in 1 chainmaille weave using only pop tabs. Turns out this is very easy and makes a really great looking piece of maille, and as an added bonus you don't have to worry about having a quarter mile of wire on hand to attach them together. Assemble your supplies O...
By: quixotiCfluX

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 28, 2009 at 19:21

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How to Build Your Own BBQ Barrel

Lucky for me on my last day of work at The Bakery, the 55-gallon honey barrel I'd been waiting for was finally empty. Getting laid off wasn't going to stand in the way of my dream to make my own barbecue. The Prep First, I had to empty out all the excess honey and clean the inside (not exciting...
By: johnnyblegs

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 22, 2009 at 19:30

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Pig Candy

Have you ever wanted bacon and candy but you just couldn't make up your mind. Well, now you can have both! Pig Candy is a great treat that will impress your friends and make your neighbors jealous. What you will need. 12oz thick cut bacon. About 11-12 pieces. 1/3 cup brown sugar. 1/4 tsp...
By: branonls

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 15, 2009 at 21:59

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Transforming Lightbox

After deciding to sell some articles on an online auction, I discovered that my camera takes horrible pictures. Not being a photographer, I had to do some searching before I figured out how the "pros" do it. The answer; Expensive Cameras, High-Energy Lights and Lightboxes! Not able to afford any o...
By: Snarky

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Washing Machine and Dryer pedestal / Stand: A DIY Happiness!


By: raxel

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 6, 2009 at 08:59

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Magnetic Mouse Whiteboard Eraser

Whiteboard wipers are a pain! If they don't clip to the board somehow it's inevitable that you'll lose them or someone will walk off with it. This one's made from an old mouse with a magnet inside it to hold it to the board. The bottom has a patch of material glued to it to erase the drywipe markers...
By: Jayefuu

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 4, 2009 at 18:07

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How to make easy Lip Gloss

I have always looked for ways to make lip gloss, but I have never found any recipes that use ingredients found around the house. ( or last more than 3 days!) This is a recipe that Use less than 5 Ingredients, requires no "cooking", and is super quick! :) Supplies Ingredients1. Shortening2.Icing...
By: got2betoast

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - August 3, 2009 at 19:39

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