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I'm trying to create a convincing sofa/chaise out of a twin mattress, particularly one that resembles DWR's Vegas couch. I'm pretty lacking in crafting talent, but am willing to try anything. [more inside]
posted by arnicae
on Apr 30, 2009 -
8 answers
Was that a helicopter in my kitchen? No. It was the washing machine. Um. Help? [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy
on Apr 1, 2009 -
11 answers
Can I convert a boxcar into a house? [more inside]
posted by junipero
on Nov 14, 2008 -
19 answers
I need to make a dust-cover for a plotter (dimensions: 36" x 11" x 10"). I would like it to be: cheap, easy, functional. I have no sewing experience, but can follow directions. I am also open to other suggestions. More detailed information and questions follow. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Oct 11, 2008 -
13 answers
What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein? [more inside]
posted by dersins
on Apr 25, 2008 -
19 answers
Permanent, elegant solution for keeping an electric car window up? [more inside]
posted by jmitchell
on Apr 18, 2008 -
10 answers
Anyone know much about refrigerator repair? Frost is forming right around the ice tray on a frost free refrigerator. Easy fix, or do I call in the repairman? [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe
on Mar 13, 2008 -
13 answers
DIY blogs that don't require you to be a goddamn logic board-soldering wizard? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool
on Oct 16, 2007 -
7 answers
How to fix acoustic ceiling panels and their light fixtures. Our low basement ceiling (maybe 6' high) is a frequent casualty of college parties and the drunken men that attend them. Panels are knocked out and two fixtures have fallen. What to do? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger
on May 15, 2007 -
2 answers
How can I find people who have designed their own homes? [more inside]
posted by It ain't over yet
on Mar 21, 2007 -
12 answers
Books that laid the groundwork for DIY-culture. [more inside]
posted by Sreiny
on Dec 11, 2006 -
31 answers
Useful sites (or your own hints/tips/tricks) for fiddling with my new cell phone? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan
on Apr 26, 2006 -
2 answers
General home painting. Best website for how-to? [more inside]
posted by Dennis Murphy
on Apr 17, 2006 -
4 answers
Any DIY guide links for making a wearable V for Vendetta Mask? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold
on Apr 8, 2006 -
8 answers
I need some construction suggestions for making a glass-topped coffee table. [more inside]
posted by autojack
on Feb 19, 2006 -
21 answers
Dark chocolate: is making it a feasible hobby? [more inside]
posted by bjork24
on Feb 6, 2006 -
9 answers
My car stereo was recently stolen. Since all I used it for was to route my mp3 player through the RCA in's, and since I've been kicking myself to start doing some DIY electronics projects, I'd like to make my own amp rather then buy a new stereo. What would I need to do this project myself? [more inside]
posted by Mach5
on Sep 5, 2005 -
3 answers
I'd like to build some furniture without advanced (or possibly any) woodworking skills. Say I wanted to make a basic chaise (seems easy enough) or a Stokke Ekstrem knockoff (harder.) What are some easy ways to put together some just-for-me modern furniture? For example, you can put together some simple stuff with PVC tubing, but it isn't very attractive and isn't that versatile. Are there easier materials/techniques to work with?
posted by callmejay
on Feb 9, 2005 -
9 answers
Inspired by this thread on programming languages, I have a question on learning programming if you have no programming experience. (more) [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly
on Jan 30, 2005 -
30 answers
What's the plastic wrapper thing on the end of a shoelace called? Usually the first thing to go and almost always requires buying new laces. Is there a company that provides JUST those things?
posted by omidius
on Jan 12, 2005 -
17 answers
I'm looking for and learning about energy-saving/environmentally-friendly clothes dryer alternatives. My (basement) dryer is inefficient and requires a good 6' - 8' to vent (again, inefficiently) outdoors. I'm thinking of getting a Spin Dryer, but still just occasionally using the regular dryer to finish larger loads after the Spin. For the regular dryer I'm thinking of using an indoor dryer vent, but I'd like to limit the added humidity with a homemade salt dehumidifer. Anyone have experience making one? Can I just put the indoor dryer vent in a big plastic tub with some road salt to trap the moisture, maybe with some filtration media instead of the tub's lid to allow for some air escape? Or something somesuch? Does this plan sound okay so far?
posted by Shane
on Jan 2, 2005 -
8 answers