Recycle Washing Machine Drum into a Pouf

On: Saturday, August 29, 2009

A washing machine has a stainless drum which you don't want to throw away after your machine is hopelessly broken. Instead, that's a really handy gadget that can be recycled in multiple ways.

recycled washing machine drum

This tutorial will show you how to recycle a washing machine drum into a cool pouf that has wheels and a lid.

This drum can be used as a toy chest in a child's bedroom, or to store blankets and cushions in the living room. You can also use it in the bathroom as a comfortable, crafty clothes hamper.

Stylish Napkin Rings Made of Cardboard Tubes

On: Friday, August 28, 2009

Napkin Rings of Cardboard Tubes

If you like stylish celebrations and neat parties, if you pay attention to every tiniest detail to make your party perfect, this DIY is right for you!

Merriment Design has a great tutorial on how to make some really cheap and easy table accents.

A Stylish Lampshade Made of Negatives

On: Thursday, August 27, 2009

Lampshade Made of Negatives

For this cool lamp you will need an old photo camera with photographic tape and a few minutes actually taking photos of anything.

Now, just take a few seconds to picture to yourself what atmosphere this lamp creates when on.

Lampshade Made of Negatives

by Aleksi Pihkanen

Build a Greenhouse of Plastic Bottles

On: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Greenhouse of Plastic Bottles

Some ideas just keep amazing me! Now you can put ALL your used plastic bottles to good use: build a greenhouse with them. What's more, the greenhouse stands on a foundation made out of recycled tires.

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DIY Reminder Lamp Made of a Plastic Bottle

On: Tuesday, August 25, 2009

DIY Lamp of a Plastic Bottle

I have plenty of used plastic bottles at home and I love discovering always new creative ways to recycle them. Here is a cool instruction on crafting a portable lamp from a recycled plastic bottle.

Here's a detailed instruction on how to create lamp by recycling a plastic bottle.

DIY Sprinkler Made of a Plastic Bottle and Ball Point PensB

On: Monday, August 24, 2009

DIY Sprinkler

Here's a nice tutorial on making a DIY sprinkler for under $5 to water your lawn. Materials needed:

  • 1 plastic bottle with cap
  • 1 universal male hose attachment
  • 15 used ball point pens
  • Plumbing contact adhesive and sealant
  • Electric drill
The detailed instruction can be found here

How to Make Cardboard iPhone Dock

On: Sunday, August 23, 2009

Cardboard iPhone Dock

Geeky gadgets have come up with a cool way to create a cardboard iPhone dock. It won't take you more than 10 minutes actually!

We have designed it so that the iPhone dock cable gives it extra stability, and it is easy to place and remove your iPhone from the dock, just like the real one.

Download – The Cardboard iPhone Dock PDF (pdf)

Cardboard iPhone Dock