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  • SR DIY Planting Table
     
    April 1st, 2011
     
    Scout Regalia just came out with a new charcoal bracket color for their Garden Kits, which is a nice alternative to the original bright green. Now, to the main purpose…
     
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  • SR Patio Garden
     
    April 20th, 2010
     
    Remember the Raised Garden Box Kit? If the DIY aspect put you off, Scout Regalia now has an assembled patio garden option. If you'd rather use some elbow grease to…
     
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  • Coil Lamp DIY
     
    April 14th, 2010
     
    Do you have an extra extension cord lying around? If so, you could make a lamp with this kit. You simply snap the two pieces of the lamp together, insert…
     
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  • Foldschool DIY Cardboard Furniture
     
    April 8th, 2010
     
    Foldschool is a project from Swiss-based architect Nicola Enrico Stäubli, which provides you with free downloadable patterns to create your own folding cardboard furniture for kids. Just follow the instructions…
     
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  • Sugru Hack and Mend DIY Silicone
     
    January 27th, 2010
     
    Fix it! Hack it! Sugru is a new silicone material that lets consumers "hack" products themselves to make them more comfortable and useful for a longer time. It can be…
     
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  • DIY Chandelier from Lindsey Adelman
     
    January 5th, 2010
     
    What!? I can hardly believe my eyes! Lindsey Adelman (of Bubble Chandelier fame) has provided instructions on how to make your very own chandelier. Be still my heart. Morgan of…
     
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  • Ty DIY Shower Curtain
     
    January 4th, 2010
     
    Need a bathroom makeover? Customize it with some style, YOUR style.The Ty Shower Curtain is blank, white shower curtain / marker set that allows you to simply draw your own…
     
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  • Wary Meyers’ Tossed & Found: Unconventional Design from Cast-offs
     
    October 3rd, 2009
     
    Man-oh-man, this book is one heck of a treasure. If you have any interest in junk/thrift/antique shops, then you'll most likely appreciate the Meyers' talent in transforming castoffs into delightful…
     
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  • Shelving Unit from Brick House
     
    September 29th, 2009
     
    Seeing as I'm mightily impressed by this shelving unit, you might be too. Morgan of The Brick House built this unit out of plumbing pipe and fittings for about $200…
     
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  • DIY Bidon Lamp
     
    April 17th, 2009
     
    Turn any translucent plastic container into a light source with these handy plans designed by Petz Scholtus. Also, check out the NYTimes article about Scholtus's 'eco-renovation' of her 18th-century apartment…
     
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  • kraftwerk: DIY Cardboard Chair
     
    April 10th, 2009
     
    Some of you might have seen this before, but it's new to me. For around $10 you can purchase the plans for an origami-ish cardboard chair. Weighing just under 4lbs…
     
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  • Plamodel DIY Camera
     
    March 24th, 2009
     
    If you've got a lot of extra time on your hands, and need to occupy said hands, here's a kit to make your own camera. the perfect gift for a…
     
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  • Floating Credenzas
     
    February 23rd, 2008
     
    I was taking a look at the inspirational remodel in the Chicago apartment of Andreas over at apartment therapy, and practically flipped over the use of the Ikea cabinets as…
     
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