Diy

Why Amateurs Reach The Top In America

Debra Ollivier | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Inventors, Maker Movement, Diy, Baby Boomers, American Dream, Amateurism, Jack Hitt, Steve Jobs, Bunch of Amateurs, Slidepollajax, Jobs post50, Fifty News

In Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character, author Jack Hitt contends that the Golden Age of American amateurism is far from over. On the contrary, the amateur's dream is the American dream.

Read Post

Maker Lab Teaches Rockets, Circuits, and Soldering

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: McClymonds High, Science and Technology, Youth Employment, Jobs, Employment, Technology, Diy, Speakers, Make, Rockets, Paper Rockets, Video, Nop, Science, New Options Project, New Options, High School News

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. By: Youth Radio Bicycle pump-powered rock...

Read Post

Why I Stopped Clothes Shopping for 6 Months

LearnVest | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Budgeting, DIY Sewing, Recycled Clothing, Clothes Budget, Shopping Addiction, Sales, Hand-Me-Downs, Shopping Budget, Shopping, Used Clothing, Budget, Clearance Rack, Diy, Student Loans, Women News

"Dave," I announced on our final night of the "How Poor Are We?" summit, "I am going to give up my clothing budget for six months."

Read Post

Gas, Break, Pedal: A New Way To Cycle

Turnstyle | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Diy, Motorized Bikes, Bikes, Oakland, Green News

By: Denise Tejada With just a ten millimeter wrench and a screwdriver, Brian Simmons has built and sold more than 100 motorized bicycles in Oakland,...

Read Post

American Psycho, Taxi Driver Writers Team Up for Film Kickstarter

Turnstyle | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Braxton Pope, Crowdfunding, Bret Easton Ellis, Kickstarter, Paul Schrader, Diy, The Canyons, Los Angeles, Indie Film, Crowd Funding, Crowd-Funding, Entertainment News

In terms of proven storytelling talent The Canyons might just be the biggest project to plant a banner at Kickstarter yet.

Read Post

DIY Organic Food Recipe for Your Dog

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Pets, Dog Food, Organic Food, Recipes, Diy, Animals, Health Food, Organic Dog Food Recipe, Organic Pet Food, Homemade Dog Food, Organic Dog Food, Food News

Food made organically and with love costs more than the regular stuff made in factories with leftovers. That's why people who shop ethically, and organically look for ways to make dog food at home.

Read Post

A Neighborhood Built By Its Residents

| Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: d.i.y. Urban Planning, Video, Danish Neighborhood, Do It Yourself Urbanism, Architecture, D.I.Y., d.i.y. Urbanism, Do It Yourself Urban Planning, Almere Oosterworld, Culture News

By Irina Vinnitskaya Click here for original article. Courtesy of MVRDV MVRDV‘s proposal for an urban development in Almere Oosterworld,...

Read Whole Story

Phenomenal DIY Birthday Party Ideas

dailycandy.com | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Dailycandy Kids, Birthday Parties, Dailycandy, Diy, Parents News

We're not clowning around Shake Your Bon Bon Brighten the scene with candy lights. Cellophane and string lights come together for a sweet effect...

Read Whole Story

PHOTOS: Invaluable Tips for the Macro Photographer

Thomas Shahan | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Photography, Digital Media, Nature Photography, Macrophotography, Bugs, Diy Ideas, Diy, Insects, Science, Spiders, Cameras, Animals, Macro, Thomas Shahan, Jumping Spiders, Exposure, Video, Green News

Read Post

How To Make Mozzarella

Food52 | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Making Mozzarella, Homemade, Recipes, Cooking, Diy, food52, Food, Cheese, Mozzarella, Making Cheese, Homemade Gift Ideas, Cooking How-To, Slidepollajax, KitchenDaily News

We at Food52.com asked you to get together and host mozzarella-making parties the weekend of April 20th (find a party near you here) -- and now, our Associate Editor Kristy Mucci shows you how it's done!

Read Post

WATCH: Architect & Carpenter Craft Tiny Passive Solar Backyard Hideaway

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Recycled Wood, John Mcbride, Backyard Office, Space-Saving Furniture, Backyard Shedworking, Passive Solar, Small Studio, Craftsmanship, Architecture, Green Building, Craft, Small Space Furniture, Backyard Studio, Secondary Structure, Diy, Green Living, Salvaged Materials, Tiny Space, Sarah Deeds, Small Space, Small House Movement, Homemade, Deeds Design, Salvaged Redwood, Shedworking, Tiny Studio, Video, Green News

At 120 square feet their backyard hideaway was carefully designed to maximize space. The space is condensed, but Sarah Deeds sees that as an advantage: it puts you closer to your views and nature.

Read Post

WATCH: C++ Programming Pioneer Hacks Off-Grid, DIY, Smart Home

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: California, Loren Amelang, Smart Home, Diy, Greenhouse, DC Power, Off-Grid Home, Solar Panels, Heat Downtube, Off-Grid, Photovoltaics, Silicon Valley, C++, C++ Pioneer, Solar Thermal, Off-Grid House, Solar Power Home, Solar Power, Video, Green News

When Loren Amelang's Silicon Valley employer put in florescent lighting and wouldn't let employees bring in their own lights, Amelang moved to an off-grid property to create a space where he would have control over his environment.

Read Post

Thinking About A DIY Wedding? Read This First

Liz Coopersmith | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Wedding Planning, Diy, Wedding Crafts, Diy Crafts, DIY Wedding, Do It Yourself, Wedding Flowers, Planning 101, Weddings News

The Myth of Wedding DIY is that it's going to save you time, it's going to save you money, and it's as easy as it looks. Build it yourself and it will come out just as great or run just as well as if a professional has done it.

Read Post

WATCH: 96-Square-Foot Tiny Home Handbuilt Inside Century-Old Sheep Barn

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Loren Amelang, Handbuilt Home, Downsizing, Small House, Craft, Diy, Microhome, Handbuilt House, Small Home, Small House Movement, Off-Grid, Home Size, Simplicity, Simple Life, Downshifting, Hand Built Home, Diy Home, Video, Green News

The only real shelter on the property was an old sheep barn, leftover from when the property was homesteaded a century ago, so he decided to build a small shack inside the structure as a home.

Read Post

9 Steps For Planning Your Wedding On Your Own

Sarah Shewey | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Wedding Planning, Diy, How to Plan a Wedding, Planning Your Own Wedding, DIY Wedding, Wedding Planner, Planning 101, Weddings News

This cheeky and sensible primer for the DIYer will put you on the right track for celebrating your Big Day. Read on for tips on how to handle stress, figure out how much to spend, manage your guest list and more.

Read Post

Spice Up Your Coffee

Small Kitchen College | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Nutmeg, Pumpkin Latte, Money, Budget, Chai Tea, Milk, Caffeine, Diy, Cinnamon, Coffee, Spices, Spiced, Coffee Recipes, Recipes, KitchenDaily News

I must admit, my coffee routine has gotten a bit boring. Every morning since high school, the first thing I do when I wake up is brew a cup of coffee.

Read Post

10 Ways To Repurpose Newspaper Around The House

Posted 03.03.2012

Read More: Video, Newspapers, Do-It-Yourself, Home Projects, Newspaper Recycling Tips, Diy, Green-Living, Newspaper Recycling, Reuse Newspaper, Green Living, Slidepollajax, Recycle Newspaper, Newspaper Repurposing, Green News

From Networx's Sayward Rebhal: It seems that these days, newspapers are heading in the same direction as our old friend the Dodo. Circulation of al...

Read Whole Story

Feminist Zinefest in Brooklyn

Jenna Henry Hansen | Posted 04.22.2012

Read More: NY Events, Brooklyn Commons, Feminist, Brooklyn, Diy, Activists, Nyc Events, Nyc Art, Brooklyn New York, Zines, NY Around Town, Feminist Zines, New York News

Zines are usually found at small, independent bookstores, but zinefests are a popular way to sell, swap and share resources. I chatted with co-organizer Elvis Bakaitis to find out more about the Feminist Zinefest.

Read Post

Magic of Permacouture: DIY Dyes From Your Kitchen/Garden Create Living Color Richer Than Synthetics (VIDEO)

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.15.2012

Artist, educator and fashion designer Sasha Duerr uses just about anything to dye clothing: from kitchen waste to invasive "weeds" to the leaves, fruit or petals of nearly any tree or plant.

Read Post

Vehicles as Housing: 27-Square-Foot Mobile Home Bicycle and a Rowboat Shelter

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Camper Boat, Downsizing, Craftsmanship, Diy Car, Cars, Diy, Mobile Home, Electric Cars, Camper Car, Car-Home, Handmade Car, DIY EV, Green Cars, Tiny Home, Video, Green News

"I don't know if I could have a car without a bed in it." San Francisco artist Jay Nelson has put beds into nearly every vehicle he's ever owned, including a semi-totalled Honda Civic (bought for $200) and a tiny rowboat (found on Craigslist).

Read Post

The 5 Best Sendable Valentine's Day Treats

Small Kitchen College | Posted 04.08.2012

Read More: Snail Mail, Lemon, Sweets, Dessert, Peanut Butter, Brownies, Mail, Cookies, Flavored Syrups, Valentine, Simple Syrup, Diy, Alcohol, Valentine's Day, Booze, Cake Pops, Cakes, Gifts, Blondies, Homemade Gift Ideas, KitchenDaily News

As the saying goes, the way to someone's heart is through his or her stomach -- so I've compiled a list of simply delicious treats that act as blank canvases for the personal touches and creativity that make a good gifts unforgettable.

Read Post

ETSY DEATHMATCH: Carnivores v. Vegetarians (PHOTOS)

Posted 02.02.2012

Read More: Etsy, Etsy Deathmatch, Carnivore, Vegetarian, Bacon, Crafts, Diy, Vegan, Tofu, Green, Kitsch, Bacon Love, Cute, Arts News

Living in the modern world, we are often faced with lifestyle choices that define who we are and who we will become. For years these differences have ...

Read Whole Story

Be Your Own Muse: 5 Creative Ideas That You Must Try

Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Oprah Magazine, Reinvention, Video, Make Ice Cream, Creative Ideas, Design Shoes, Diy, Creative Activities, O the Oprah Magazine, The Oprah Magazine, Do It Yourself, O Magazine, Make Wine, Fifty News

Remember when you were young and chunks of time were set aside just for you to experiment with your imagination? Who said creativity should be reserve...

Read Whole Story

Treehouse Pioneer Creates Ewok World in Rural Oregon

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Michael Garnier, Fantasy Flakes, Garnier Limb, Picture Propellers, Treehouse Resort, Treehouse Parts, DIY Building, Diy, Treehouses, DIY Treehouse, Entrepreneur, Out ?N? About Treesort, Video, Green News

In 1974, fresh out of the army, Michael Garnier went to rural Oregon to make a living off the woods. He made furniture, fences and pole barns, but it was a treehouse that got him all the attention.

Read Post

Architecture Biennale Wants YOU!

Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Community Projects, Video, DIY Projects, Diy Ideas, Spontaneous Interventions, Diy, Architecture, Venice Architecture Biennale, Institue for Urban Design, Arts News

The U.S Pavilion at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale is asking for submissions to coincide with this year's theme, Spontaneous Interventions: des...

Read Whole Story