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Make A DIY Christmas Wreath Out Of Old Books

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October 13, 2010
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Print Your Own Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers

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If you want to produce a quick one-off T-shirt for a special occasion, you don’t need much more than an inkjet printer, a blank T-shirt, an iron and a little time. Here’s some tips to make the process go smoothly.


June 6, 2010
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Turn A Sewing Machine Into A Scroll Saw

If you’ve got a sewing machine that’s just collecting dust, either because you’ve upgraded to a newer model or you just don’t sew anymore, you can easily repurpose it into a scroll saw for cutting wood with precise, controlled movements.


May 2, 2010
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Recycle An Old T-Shirt Into A Reusable Grocery Bag

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If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to cut down on your excess waste and upcycle your Twisted Sister “Stay Hungry” tour t-shirt, this hack will turn your t-shirt into an eco-friendly grocery bag.


March 27, 2010
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Recycle A Milk Carton Into A CD Mailer

With broadband market penetration, mailing a physical disc of information might seem quaint. Still for those times when you need to mail a CD or DVD, this DIY recycled mailer is quite clever.


March 23, 2010
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Print A Lens Hood For On-The-Cheap Sun Blocking

If you rarely need a lens hood, it hardly seems worth it to shell out the money for the few times a year when you need it. Print off a lens hood template and shield your lens on the cheap.


March 21, 2010
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Bind Paper Into A Booklet With Just Some Clever Folds And Cuts

Making little notebooks has an endless supply of uses, whether it be for multi-page greeting cards or small scrapbooks. Here’s how to bind the pages together without the need for staples, clips, tape or glue, courtesy of DIY weblog Instructables.


March 15, 2010
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Use Boiling Water To Make A Perfect Wine Bottle Cut

If you were impressed with the swanky recycled wine bottle cups we shared with you, but had trouble cutting the bottles cleanly, you’ll definitely want to check out this guide to getting perfect cuts.


February 27, 2010
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Recycle Old Book Covers Into Vintage-Inspired Post Cards

If you’re looking for a clever way to reuse portions of a books before sending them off to be recycled, turning the covers into postcards is a novel way to give them one last send off.


February 15, 2010
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Make A DIY Felted Soap Bar

If you’re looking to give your home a little boutique flair — DIY felted soap bars are surprisingly easy to make.