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Recycled Yard Signs - taping edges

Recycled Yard SignsThere are two kind of yard signs you can make.

 

paperclip to latch bracelet

Fastening a BraceletBracelets and necklace clasps come in myriad of shapes and styles. This is a page about fastening a bracelet.

 

Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon

Make Your Own and SaveThere are many consumer products that you can make yourself, and save money by not paying for the brand name and packaging. This is a page about make your own and save.

 

Separating keyring with staple puller.

Use Staple Remover to Add Keys to RingUse a staple remover to open the key ring when adding a new key rather than damaging your nails. This is a page about use staple remover to add keys to ring.

 

Cocoa Butter Cream Moisturizer Recipe - ingredients

Cocoa Butter Cream Moisturizer RecipeThis combination of coconut oil, cocoa butter, and olive oil works very well as a skin moisturizer. A little goes a long way, making it economical as well. This page contains a cocoa butter cream moisturizer recipe.

 

Fabric Chicken Doorstop - being used as a doorstop

Door Stop IdeasMany different type of items can be used as doorstop. This is a page about door stop ideas.

 

PVC Tunnel Building Project for Toddlers - child's PVC pipe layout

PVC Tunnel Building Project for ToddlersThis is a fun and inexpensive outdoor activity for toddlers who enjoy building/assembling. You can purchase PVC pipes, cut them at your local hardware store for free in assorted sizes and purchase some fittings (like elbows, tees, socket caps, and crosses).

 

essential oils

Making Oil for Diffuser LampsMaking your own oil for your diffuser can save you some money. This is a page about making oil for diffuser lamps.

 

Cell Phone Amplifier - cell phone in notch

Homemade Cell Phone AmplifierThe small speakers on cell phones can be difficult to play music on. Use this easy to make amplifier to hear your cell phone better. This is a page about making a homemade cell phone amplifier.

 

Silica beads in Wooden Bowl

Homemade Damp RidUsing silica dust or beads, you can make your own Damp Rid to help remove excess moisture from your home, trailer, or vehicle. Here are some ideas about making homemade Damp Rid.

 

Homemade Laundry Soap

Homemade Laundry Soap Using Fels NapthaFels-Naptha is a common ingredient in homemade soaps. You can make your own homemade laundry soap using Fels-Naptha.

 

Homemade laundry soap ingredients.

Homemade Laundry Soap Separated?Homemade liquid laundry detergent can separate if the batch was not made correctly. If your homemade laundry soap separated you can fix it.

 

Grated soap, used for making homemade laundry soap.

Homemade Laundry Soap AdviceIf you make your own laundry soap at home, some tips and tricks from others can be helpful. Here is some great homemade laundry soap advice to help you with your soap making project.

 

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap Didn't Gel?Depending on the recipe and method you use to make your laundry soap, it may not turn out the liquid consistency you wanted. This is a page about homemade liquid laundry soap didn't gel.

 

Large Bubble outside with grass background

Making Huge BubblesThis is a page about making huge bubbles. By using a recycled coffee can from which you have removed both ends you and the kids can make humungous bubbles.

 

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Craft paper rectangle with a  piece of masking tape.

Homemade Post-it Notes?This is a page about homemade Post-it notes. Using your own paper you can create unique handmade Post-it Notes. There are several glue products that work especially well for this purpose.

 

Making a Lid Spoon - eating

Making a Foil Lid SpoonDon't worry if you forget a spoon for that cup of applesauce. The foil lid can easily be molded into a functional one time spoon. This is a page about making a foil lid spoon.

 

Laundry detergent and lavender on a washing machine.

Adding Fragrances to Homemade Laundry Detergent?This is a page about adding fragrances to homemade laundry detergent. Essential oils are one way to add a fragrance to your homemade laundry detergent. Here are some tips from others who have some experience in making scented laundry soap.

 

Raising a TV with a Modified Tray - view of tray with TV above and boxes below on table top

Raising a TV with a Modified TrayI lowered my computer monitors which were on two trays with fold up legs.

 

An old air mattress used as a cover for a grill.

Make a Grill Cover From an Old Air MattressThis is a page about making a grill cover from an old air mattress. Before you throw out that old air mattress with the holes in it, consider whether converting it into a grill cover would be a good option. The heavy plastic is durable and is a great way to protect your grill outside.

 

Graves with grave surrounds.

Making a Grave Surround?A permanent grave surround can be added to the burial plot and merged with the headstone if there is one. The cemetery director is the person to contact to find out about restrictions and acceptable plans. This is a page about making a grave surround.

 

Stacked wooded blocks.

Homemade Toy BlocksNot all homemade blocks are created the same. You can make wooden ones from scrap lumber, but what about using leftover cardboard boxes, stuffed and then taped shut. Other options are also fun to consider. This is a page about homemade toy blocks.

 

Stovetop knobs

How to Make a Warning Marker for Hot Burners?Sometimes the warning light on stoves is not enough to indicate a hot burner. Older stoves don't always even have this feature. Try using an old pot lid to cover the hot burner to prevent accidental burns or melted plastic kitchen items. This is a page about how to make a warning marker for hot burners.

 

Make Your Own Toilet Seat Protectors

Make Your Own Toilet Seat ProtectorsSometimes a public restroom is less than clean and also does not have any seat protectors. Making your own can provide you with a few to carry in your purse for such an occasion. This is a page about make your own toilet seat protectors.

 

A homemade sissy bar on the back of a motorcycle.

Homemade Motorcycle Sissy BarSissy bars are a small backrest for the passenger on a motorcycle and can add comfort and stability. This page is about making a homemade motorcycle sissy bar.

 

DIY Outdoor Plastic Bottle Handwashing Station - hand under a stream of water

DIY Outdoor Plastic Bottle Handwashing StationThere are many outdoor activities that might result in you wishing to rinse your hands, such as gardening, tending your hens, etc. If there is no spigot nearby, try this solution using a plastic bottle. The size and rigidity can vary. This DIY outdoor plastic bottle handwashing station project is quick and easy to make.

 

A windshield that is clear at the bottom and with water spots at the top.

Homemade Windshield De-IcerKeep your car's windshield ice free and resistant to water by using one of these handy de-icers. This page contains recipes for homemade windshield de-icer.

 

DIY Bra Strap Hider - in place on black bra straps

DIY Bra Strap HiderBras can slip off shoulders or show with certain types of tops but you can clip the straps together with one of these handy devices. This page has instructions for a DIY bra strap hider.

 

Simple Ribbon HeadbandsGather up some lengths of ribbon, elastic, and colorful buttons and get to work making a variety of simple ribbon headbands.

 

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Making White Flower Oil?How do I make white flower oil? I have the ingredients, am just not sure how to mix it. I believe it takes 2 weeks, but I am not understanding why.

 

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DIY Moldable Silicone Clay - refrigerator pen holder and repaired charging cord

DIY Moldable Silicone ClayBy mixing silicone caulk and corn starch you can create a flexible clay substance that has lots of uses including holding wires in place. This page contains information about making moldable silicone clay.

 

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Making an Adjustable Follower Block?I have quite a bit of DMC floss stored in those floss away bags. I currently am using index card boxes and dividers, but would like something bigger. I would like to store them in a photo box storage. I recently bought 2 from a craft store, but they didn't have the steel adjustable follower block (what you use to make the files stand up straight).

 

Making a Paper Clip Phone Stand - phone on stand with pencil next to it

Making a Paper Clip Phone StandIt is fun to see what comes of fiddling with a paper clip. They can be incorporated into a lot of crafts and DIY projects. In this project you can see how to make a simple, little cell phone stand from a single paper clip.

 

Photo of an earring holder

Homemade Earring HoldersWhile there are any number of earring holders for sale in retail stores, but why not get creative and make one that satisfies your specific needs. Depending on the type of earrings you typically wear there are varying solutions. This page contains some ideas for making earring holders.

 

A collection of essential oils.

Recipes Using Essential OilsMaking your own candles, air freshener, scented lamp oil or fragrance can be rewarding. Essential oils can be used to make many different things around the home smell good.

 

Laundry Detergent Drawer Sachets - drawer sachet made with powdered detergent inside a coffee filter

Making Laundry Detergent Drawer SachetsYou can make drawer sachets by placing a tablespoon or so of your favorite dry laundry powder in a coffee filter and using a twist tie to keep it closed. Place in your dresser drawers for lightly scented clothing.

 

Popcorn Kernel Jar Secret Safe - cash inside the inner water bottle

DIY Popcorn Kernel Jar Secret SafeSecret safe projects, such as hollowed out books, faux food cans, etc., are fun to make. This popcorn kernel jar safe is yet another example of an unassuming hiding place for small valuables or a bit of cash.

 

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Finding Blueprints for a Preschool Classroom Loft?My daughter wants me to build a preschool loft for her daycare. She wants stairs up the side and a market awning on one side. Where can I look at structural blueprints, reminiscent of a corner pulpit?

 

An Amazon Echo Dot on a wooden surface.

Making a Wall Holder for an Amazon Echo DotHas anyone made a wall holder for an Amazon Echo Dot? It is not always convenient for it to be placed on a flat surface taking up valuable table space.

 

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How to Make a Homemade Thermos?How can I make a thermos?

 

Soap Jellies - plate of jellies

Soap JelliesOkay yes this sounds unusual, but these are in fact really cool and playful. They make traditional soap fun and more interesting for sure!! I found many recipes and ideas online, but when I tried them, the jellies would just fall apart and these so far have not done that! So I'd like to share how I make them and hopefully these will be a fun project for you to enjoy:)

 

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Making Solution Used in Braun Shaver Cleaning System?Does anyone have a formula for the cleaning solution used in the Braun Electric Shaver Self Cleaning System?

 

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