Category Archives: Misc-Life

A multi head garden watering tool

Posted on August 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this was a bit of an interesting build. The author basically put 4 shower heads on some PVC to attach to a hose for watering plants quicker. Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Hose-Nozzle-1/

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Nice sign build

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author uses LED rope wire. Me, this could be a good build for EL wire too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Fallout-Sign/

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Make your own landscape stones

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with the author, those concrete stones you gate at the hardware store are expensive. The author shows how to make your own (including coloring for the cement). I agree with one of the commenters too that … Continue reading →

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Wine bottle wall holder

Posted on August 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Pretty too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Wine-Holder/

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Make a PVC fence

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Almost fell over when I saw this one. Not so sure I would do this over just buying a cheap fence from the local store. Nice looking thought. Not so sure about the cost. I think a length of picket … Continue reading →

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Use Pipe and pipe clamps for a kitchen storage rack

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, The author got a hold of plumping metal pipe for the project, I think metal electric conduit should work here as well. I like this over my current setup where I put a bunch of hooks under the … Continue reading →

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Nice dice holder that lights up

Posted on August 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but…my 2 cents, It would have been cooler if the author had designed the case to go over one of the cheap LED tea lights you can get for sometimes less than the battery to power … Continue reading →

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Interesting fan hack

Posted on August 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically took the fan and make jets for the outbound air with soda bottle tops. On the back he straps 2 waterbottles that he fills with ice. Interesting build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-air-cooler-74288?homelistings#post138728

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Make your own dent puller

Posted on July 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I have mixed results with cheap dent pullers. But this home make one sees to work pretty good. Not sure what the “glue” is that the author uses to hold the center on. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-car-dent-remover-diy-car-dent-repair-73681?homelistings#post136631

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Make custom jaws for your vise to bend metal

Posted on July 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author uses the custom jaws to make bends in metal. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Vise-Modifications-to-Bend-Metals/

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