Category Archives: Things We’ve Tried

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6 rules of stain removal & 7 stains to remove

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbychicago/3252313922/
How to remove stains with stuff you probably have in your cabinet.
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How to make beer part 1

How to make beer part 1
A photo tutorial by Quiet Earp and The Hun.
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How (and how NOT) to make a DIY solar heater

you can probably make yours look fancier too.
This simple heater used salvaged and recycled materials, and cost very little to make.
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DIY Giant Water Balloon Slingshot

DIY Giant Water Balloon Slingshot
Make a catapult that shoots water balloons, and get out there and do some damage!
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DIY Art: Framing Your Own Artwork

DIY Art: Framing Your Own Artwork
Make a professional frame, without spending a ton of money. It's not that hard!
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Upcycle your Old Shirts into Jewelry!

Upcycle your Old Shirts into Jewelry!
Combine old shirts and old jewelry to make new, original accessories.
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The 5 Principles of Living Green on the Cheap (as demonstrated by Nicole and Kevin)

The 5 Principles of Living Green on the Cheap (as demonstrated by Nicole and Kevin)
How to cut down, cut back, and get more out of what you have. While having as much fun as humanly possible.
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Garden 2011: a low-stress guide to dealing with critters

Garden 2011: a low-stress guide to dealing with critters
My garden triumph! Here's what grew, and what I learned about killing bugs without poison or hard work.
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