DIY Life http://www.diylife.com DIY Life http://www.diylife.com/media/feed_logo.gif DIY Life http://www.diylife.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Hillbilly How-to: DIY Kitchen-y Stuffhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/01/29/hillbilly-how-to-diy-kitchen-y-stuff/http://www.diylife.com/2008/01/29/hillbilly-how-to-diy-kitchen-y-stuff/http://www.diylife.com/2008/01/29/hillbilly-how-to-diy-kitchen-y-stuff/#commentsFiled under: , ,

I'll be the first to admit it: I don't spend a lot of time in the kitchen part of my trailer. It has too many windows, too many drawers, and the smell of vinyl wainscoting gives me a headache something fierce! When the wives go out of town, however, I'm oftentimes forced to enter their unholy realm of sausage and flour; and it's during these rare forays into the forsaken principality of pizza rolls that I sometimes stumble upon a fantastic, culinary DIY project.

For instance, did you know you can make lasagna in your dishwasher? It's true. Apparently all you have to do is throw a bunch of ingredients into a foil-wrapped pod and toss it in with your dirty beer koozies. Set that sucker for two hours of steamy, soapy action, and you'll have a festering pile of delicious Italian goodness that will rival anything you've ever tasted from the Olive Garden... or even Fazoli's, for that matter!

Now, if you're like me, dishwasher lasagna might not come to you as quite a surprise. Hell, I've been eating dishwasher medley on a bed of crispy ramen noodles since I was knee high to a grasshopper! And that was back in the days before we even had dishwashers! Back then, mother would just slop all the leftovers together, add a mouth-watering burst of Easy Cheese, stir to a mashed-potato-esque consistency, and we'd be set for the next couple weeks. But I digress.

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]]>beercookingdishwasherfoilhillbilllykooziekoozieslasagnarice krispie treatsrice krispiesDan ChiltonTue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: Week of November 10 - 16http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/16/living-the-diy-life-week-of-november-10-16/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/16/living-the-diy-life-week-of-november-10-16/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/16/living-the-diy-life-week-of-november-10-16/#commentsFiled under:

In case you missed our announcement on Monday, DIY Life is currently looking for new writers. If you or someone you know is interested in writing for our little website (and getting paid for it), feel free to drop us a line.

In other news, we're less than a week away from T-Day... can you believe that?! It seemed like Halloween was only last week! Before you know it, it'll be Christmas, then 2008 will roll around, then Valentine's Day will be here, then it will time to gear up for the 2009 holiday season, then the US will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and then I'll be dead.

Sheesh. Maybe we should slow down a bit and take some time to stop and smell the roses. To that end, here are some of our favorite posts from the last week... in case you missed them on the first go-round:


Here are DIY Life's top three most viewed stories for the past week (I think the secret is to start the title with a number):

  1. 20 cool ways to reuse old pantyhose
  2. 10 Handmade holiday ornaments to deck your halls
  3. 10 handy uses for coffee filters

And a final reminder: since winter-like weather has been slow in coming to most parts of the US, there's still time to winterize your roses. M.E. shows you how.

What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership, will tell.

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]]>best ofBestOfweekly bestWeeklyBestDan ChiltonFri, 16 Nov 2007 22:00:00 ESTMake a floorboard picket fence to hide your wireshttp://www.diylife.com/2007/11/13/make-a-floorboard-picket-fence-to-hide-your-wires/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/13/make-a-floorboard-picket-fence-to-hide-your-wires/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/13/make-a-floorboard-picket-fence-to-hide-your-wires/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Today on Unclutterer, they featured a fantastic conceptual design from Boiler that transforms your floorboard into a miniature picket fence, creating a perfect place to store all those ugly, hanging wires.

From the site: The Picket Fence adapts to older homes and cleanly manages the electrical necessities of the occupants. The baseboards have a certain thickness to them, typically much thicker than an electrical cord. By sticking these pickets onto the baseboard, a space is created between the wall and the picket points. This space serves as a track for routing all of the wires cleanly around the room. They can go wherever they like and double back as much as they need to, all concealed behind a picket fence. Because of the gaps between the individual pickets, a plug can jump out wherever it is needed.

What a clean and interesting way to hide wire clutter! This could easily be turned into a DIY weekend project with little more than an Exacto knife, durable foamcore, and some double-sided taped. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

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]]>double-sided tapeDouble-sidedTapeelectrical outletsElectricalOutletsexactoexacto knifeExactoKnifefloorboardsfoamcoreoutletwiresDan ChiltonTue, 13 Nov 2007 19:00:00 ESTDIY Life is looking for more writershttp://www.diylife.com/2007/11/12/diy-life-is-looking-for-more-writers/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/12/diy-life-is-looking-for-more-writers/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/12/diy-life-is-looking-for-more-writers/#commentsAttention all DIYers! Your favorite DIY blog (that would be us, I hope) is currently looking for fresh-faced, talented writers to help us expand our dominance in the do-it-yourself universe. We've only been around for a little over three months, but our readership has grown so quickly that it's time to start exploring new and interesting DIY topics to help us sustain our growth.

We've tried to cover nearly every corner of the DIY world at one time or another, but haven't been able to give full-time focus to certain niche topics, such as:
  • Woodworking
  • Home repair / remodeling
  • Automotive repair / restoration
  • Landscaping
  • Electronics / gadgets / hacks and mods

If you have a special knowledge in one or more of these areas, and would like to earn a few extra bucks by writing about them, we'd love to hear from you. Continue reading to find out more.

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]]>Dan ChiltonMon, 12 Nov 2007 17:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: week of October 27 - November 2http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/02/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-27-november-2/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/02/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-27-november-2/http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/02/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-27-november-2/#commentsFiled under:

Now that Halloween is over, we've focused our DIY holiday spirit on the next big celebration of the year: Thanksgiving! In my book, the more a holiday focuses on food, the better. I can't wait to read all the turkey-related articles over the next few weeks.

Mmmm. Turkey-related articles.

Now, in case you missed them, here's a quick look at some of our favorite posts from the last week:


And in case you were wondering, this week's most popular stories were "How to clean vinyl siding" and "Disney's Haunted Mansion: 999 Crafty Haunts."

What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership, will tell.

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]]>best ofBestOfweekly bestWeeklyBestDan ChiltonFri, 02 Nov 2007 20:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: October 20 - 26http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/29/living-the-diy-life-september-20-26/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/29/living-the-diy-life-september-20-26/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/29/living-the-diy-life-september-20-26/#commentsFiled under:

This post was supposed to go live on Friday, but I've been having internet problems all weekend, so here it is... finally... on a Monday. For those of you who had continual internet connectivity over the last week, here's a list of some of the best posts you might've missed on the first go-around:
Most commented posts:
  1. How to de-stinkify your shoes
  2. 16 basic products (and tools) you need to clean everything in your house
  3. Head in a jar
Most viewed posts:
  1. Make your own fairy wings
  2. How to figure out a combination lock in 12 seconds
  3. How to make a charred corpse
What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership, will tell.

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]]>Dan ChiltonMon, 29 Oct 2007 08:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: October 13-19http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/19/living-the-diy-life-october-13-19/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/19/living-the-diy-life-october-13-19/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/19/living-the-diy-life-october-13-19/#commentsFiled under:

The beginning of this week saw the first annual Blog Action Day, which DIY Life proudly participated in with a slew of our own green DIY posts. Along with staying green, we've been continuing our barrage of Halloween-themed DIY projects to help you get the most out of the spookiest day of the year -- we even went so far as to create a special Halloween page to collect all of our sweet DIY tricks and treats! AWESOME!

And in case you missed them, here's a quick rundown of some of our favorite posts from the last week:


This week's top three most viewed articles were:

  1. Pet mishap marinade: using vinegar to remove stubborn odors
  2. DIY Definitions: Furoshiki - multi-use wrapping cloths
  3. Multiplying the value of high efficiency light bulbs

What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership, will tell.

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]]>best ofBestOfweekly bestWeeklyBestDan ChiltonFri, 19 Oct 2007 18:00:00 ESTBlog Action Day - October 15, 2007http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/15/blog-action-day-october-15-2007/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/15/blog-action-day-october-15-2007/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/15/blog-action-day-october-15-2007/#commentsFiled under:

Today, October 15, 2007, thousands of blogs across the blogosphere will join together under the banner of environmental-friendliness for the inaugural Blog Action Day. Keeping with the idea of green-centric posting, DIY Life will be publishing several articles devoted to helping you help the environment in a do-it-yourself kind of way, which, in our opinion, is the best "kind of way" around.

In case you've missed them in the past, here are 25 previous DIY Life articles that fit the bill for today's posting pattern:

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]]>best ofblog action dayBlogActionDayfeaturedgreengreen tipsDan ChiltonMon, 15 Oct 2007 08:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: Week of October 6 - 12http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/12/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-6-12/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/12/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-6-12/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/12/living-the-diy-life-week-of-october-6-12/#commentsFiled under:

Halloween is swinging into high gear, and DIY Life has been busy pumping out posts that will help you make the most out of All Hallows' Eve. In case you missed them, here are some of the best Halloween posts from the last week:
And rounding off our week, here are DIY Life's most visited posts for the week of October 6th through 12th.
What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership will tell.

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]]>best ofBestOfweekly bestWeeklyBestDan ChiltonFri, 12 Oct 2007 22:00:00 ESTHillbilly How-to: Practical uses for your old computer pieceshttp://www.diylife.com/2007/10/09/hillbilly-how-to-practical-uses-for-your-old-computer-pieces/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/09/hillbilly-how-to-practical-uses-for-your-old-computer-pieces/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/09/hillbilly-how-to-practical-uses-for-your-old-computer-pieces/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Computers are good for many things -- I use mine mostly for listening to compact discs, playing that awesome pinball game, and checking the finishing times at NASCAR.com -- but did you know they can be just as useful when they're broken? In all, I think I've burned through eight computers over the last three years -- one got crushed when my prized moose head fell off the wall, and I spilled various liquids on the other seven. Typically when I bust up one of my PCs, I just toss it on the burn pile with everything else, but then I got to thinking, "I bet I could tear this sucker apart and use the various pieces in all sorts of different ways."

For instance, discarded keyboards make great dog toys, and you can use those little gray mouse balls to build a sweet miniature billiard set. Now, I bet you're thinking to yourself, "surely you can't do much else with a broken computer!" Au contraire, mon amie. Check out these other ingenious uses for discarded computer pieces:

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]]>cdcd-romcompact discCompactDisccomputermousesummer sausageSummerSausagetoothbrushDan ChiltonTue, 09 Oct 2007 14:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: Week of September 29 - October 5http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/05/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-29-october-5/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/05/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-29-october-5/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/05/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-29-october-5/#commentsFiled under:

We post so many great projects here at DIY Life, that sometimes it's hard to keep track of them all (psst, if you're having trouble, try our RSS feed). In hopes of alleviating your DIY overload, we've compiled a brief list of some of the best posts from the last week, just in case you missed them the first time around.
What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership will tell.

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]]>Dan ChiltonFri, 05 Oct 2007 23:31:00 ESTHillbilly How-to: Add air conditioning to any car, truck, or tractorhttp://www.diylife.com/2007/10/03/hillbilly-how-to-add-air-conditioning-to-any-car-truck-or-tra/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/03/hillbilly-how-to-add-air-conditioning-to-any-car-truck-or-tra/http://www.diylife.com/2007/10/03/hillbilly-how-to-add-air-conditioning-to-any-car-truck-or-tra/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Summer is slowly drawing to an end here in the Northern hemisphere, which means this post is geared primarily to our hillbilly brethren South of the equator. However, it's never too early to get a jump on next Summer's oppressive heat, so I guess us Northenders can glean something from it as well.

Okay, here's the problem: it's hotter outside than two muskrats making love in a wool sock in the middle of the Sahara, and your pathetic ride doesn't have air conditioning. What's a sweat-hating hillbilly to do? You could always roll down the windows, allowing your sweaty pits to air out through your functional sleaveless flannel, but then you'll run the risk of making the back of your mullet all frizzy! Their must be some other way to stay cool!

Enter the ultra-portable hillbilly car/truck air conditioner!

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]]>air conditioningAirConditioningcarduct tapeDuctTapefeaturedheaterheatinghillbillyhotwall unitWallUnitDan ChiltonWed, 03 Oct 2007 12:00:00 ESTLiving the DIY Life: Week of September 22 - 28http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/28/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-22-28/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/28/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-22-28/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/28/living-the-diy-life-week-of-september-22-28/#commentsFiled under:

We post so many great projects here at DIY Life, that sometimes it's hard to keep track of them all (psst, if you're having trouble, try our RSS feed). In hopes of alleviating your DIY overload, we've compiled a brief list of some of the best posts from the last week, just in case you missed them the first time around.
What new and exciting things will we learn next week? Only time, and your continued readership will tell.

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]]>Dan ChiltonFri, 28 Sep 2007 17:46:00 EST25 skills every man (and woman) should knowhttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/19/25-skills-every-man-and-woman-should-know/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/19/25-skills-every-man-and-woman-should-know/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/19/25-skills-every-man-and-woman-should-know/#commentsFiled under: , ,

There's been a lot of talk recently about the decline of handiness among the greater American populace (including a great article by our own Francesca Clarke), and to that end Popular Science has compiled a list of 25 skills that everyone should know. As is to be expected, many of the skills reflect our society's increasing reliance on technology (especially dealing with personal computers and networks). Let's take a look at these skills, and see how we (and by we, I mean ME) measure up:

1. Patch a radiator hose - Radiator hose? No. Pantyhose? Yes. Although, I'm sure if you gave me a new one I could replace it without any problems. (0.5 points)

2. Protect your computer - Yes. I never let my computer go to parties without a box of condoms... too many viruses out there. (1 point)

3. Rescue a boater who has capsized - I certified for my lifeguard badge in Boy Scouts, and I swam the English Channel when I was nine, so "yes." (1 point)

4. Frame a wall - It might be a little wavy in places, but I've framed enough walls with my dad that I think I could pull this off. (1 point)

5. Retouch digital photos - Did you see my console TV embedded into the wall picture?! Come on! I should give myself two points, but I don't want to be greedy. (1 point)


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]]>do-it-yourselffeaturedfixithandyhandymanlistsDan ChiltonWed, 19 Sep 2007 16:00:00 ESTHillbilly How-to: hide your hooch from the head honchohttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/18/hillbilly-how-to-hide-your-hooch-from-the-head-honcho/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/18/hillbilly-how-to-hide-your-hooch-from-the-head-honcho/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/18/hillbilly-how-to-hide-your-hooch-from-the-head-honcho/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Sure, this has been going around for a few days now, but it fits so well into the "Hillbilly How-to" way of thinking, that I couldn't let it pass. Few things stifle the hillbilly mindset like boring, monotonous office work -- there are no trucks to tinker with, no donkeys to feed, and rarely any NASCAR to watch on TV. Modern office environments are enough to drive most people (hillbillies or not) to the bottle, which is why I thought these two projects were so practical.

Can you spot the hidden booze in this picture?



How about this one?



If it's not immediately noticeable, then you can consider both of these "booze concealing" projects a success. Continue reading if you're interested in seeing the BIG REVEAL!

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]]>beerboxboxesfolderhide-the-boozehillbillyminifridgeDan ChiltonTue, 18 Sep 2007 17:00:00 ESTHide your valuables in a fake wall outlethttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/hide-your-valuables-in-a-fake-wall-outlet/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/hide-your-valuables-in-a-fake-wall-outlet/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/hide-your-valuables-in-a-fake-wall-outlet/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

If there's two things I know about us as humans, it's this: we all have valuables, and we all have a surplus of wall outlets. "But what about homeless people," you counter. "They have neither valuables NOR wall outlets." Well my argumentative friend, that's a good point, and to that I say, "how many homeless people do you think will read this post?" The answer, of course, is one, but luckily she's never been a fan of my writing, so we can safely continue with the assumption that no homeless people will ever see this incredibly important article.

Now, where was I? Oh yeah: how to hide your tiny stash inside a fake wall outlet. If you find yourself with an over-abundance of small valuables, as I often do when I happen across a handful of Dr. Pepper-flavored jelly beans, the best place to store them is somewhere close-by and out of sight (duh!).

This instructable suggests using a non-wired electrical outlet for your hidden mini-vault, but I think it work even better with a cable outlet for two main reasons: 1) the coax plug would double as a little handle, making it easer to open and close your secret chamber, and 2) the guts of a coax cable outlet take up a lot less room than an electrical box.

So, next time you have a filthy, sweaty wad of Benjamins that you need to hide, give this little project a try... or, if you're looking for something a bit more secure, send me an e-mail and I'll gladly spend hold on to it for you.

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]]>hiddenoutletvaultDan ChiltonWed, 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 ESTCut your electric bill in half without conserving energyhttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/your-electric-bill-in-half-without-conserving-energy/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/your-electric-bill-in-half-without-conserving-energy/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/12/your-electric-bill-in-half-without-conserving-energy/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

I was hesitant to post this tutorial, seeing as how it could get your utilities turned off if you were caught doing it, but I thought it deserved a little attention if for no other reason than to illustrate an easily fixable vulnerability in the way utility companies currently read meters. To be completely honest with you, I'm not 100% sure how, or even if this project works. Luckily for us, however, we have some fantastic readers who will (and should) quickly jump in and let me know what a dork I am for believing that something like this would even work in the first place.

So, with that out of the way, let's look at how you can "supposedly" cut your electrical bill in half by creating some sort of weak electromagnetic field around your meter.

Materials
  1. Copper wire (apparently any gauge will work)
  2. Two magnets (one significantly larger than the other)
  3. Electrical tape
  4. Plastic cup
  5. Enough distilled water to fill the plastic cup
  6. Saran wrap, or other plastic wrapping
  7. Rubber band

Tools
  1. Wire cutter / stripper

Time

Less than 15 minutes. This one's definitely a quickie.

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]]>distilled waterDistilledWaterelectricalelectricityhacksmagnetmagnetsutilitiesDan ChiltonWed, 12 Sep 2007 10:00:00 ESTHillbilly How-to: turn any old tv into a flat panelhttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/11/hillbilly-how-to-turn-any-old-tv-into-a-flat-panel/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/11/hillbilly-how-to-turn-any-old-tv-into-a-flat-panel/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/11/hillbilly-how-to-turn-any-old-tv-into-a-flat-panel/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,



Flat panel TVs are cool. I'm sure you've seen one before, either while you were walking through your local electronics store, or visiting that friend or relative who gets paid eight times more than you; and I bet you've found yourself imagining where you'd put your very own flat panel if you ever found the money to buy one. Well, do I have good news for you: turns out you can turn just about any good, working old TV into a slick flat panel unit with little more than a Sawzall and some spare wood.

Believe it or not, the TV you see above is a full-size, space-hogging CRT. "But where's the rest of the television," you ask? Continue reading to find out...

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]]>CRTelectronicsengadgethackhillbillyhome theaterHomeTheaterremodelremodelingtelevisiontvDan ChiltonTue, 11 Sep 2007 18:00:00 ESTLeave your mark with solvent transfershttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/leave-your-mark-with-solvent-transfers/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/leave-your-mark-with-solvent-transfers/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/leave-your-mark-with-solvent-transfers/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

One of the coolest and easiest ways to transfer images to another medium (paper, wood, shirt, etc.) is by using the solvent transfer method. Utilizing cheap, easily attainable materials, this process is a good alternative to the time-extensive silk screening method. Solvent transfers can be done in a variety of different ways, producing a nearly limitless array of results, but we'll focus on the most straight-forward approach in today's how-to.

Materials
  1. An image that you want to transfer. Once you've found a suitable image, either make a copy of it (using a real copying machine) or print it out on a laser printer. Ink jet printers will not work.
  2. Blending marker or other suitable solvent. Blending markers contain Xylene (solvent), but you can also buy it in bulk at most art supply stores. Other people have had success with acetone, wintergreen oil, and tea tree oil, but Xylene seems to work the best across a variety of mediums.
  3. Transfer Medium. Whatever you choose to transfer your image to, it will need to by somewhat porous and smooth for the ink to adhere properly.
  4. Artist's tape. This can be found, along with your Xylene or blending marker, at most art supply stores.

Tools
  1. A spoon. Used for rubbing the image onto the transfer medium

Time

The length of this project depends on the complexity of your design, and the number of pictures you're wanting to transfer. The key is to take your time and ensure you get a good transfer onto your medium. Once the image is transferred, it will need to dry for several hours (again, depending on the medium).

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]]>featuredprintmakingsolventsolvent transferSolventTransferxeroxxyleneDan ChiltonTue, 04 Sep 2007 17:00:00 ESTTurn your bottles of booze into awesome lampshttp://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/turn-your-bottles-of-booze-into-awesome-lamps/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/turn-your-bottles-of-booze-into-awesome-lamps/http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/04/turn-your-bottles-of-booze-into-awesome-lamps/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Instructables user huirub has a great new tutorial on how to transform any clear bottle of booze (or non-alcoholic clear liquid, if you want to be boring) into a cool accent lamp. Using readily available LED stickies, this simple project doesn't require any wiring or soldering, making it ideal for those of us who can't tell the difference between a volt and a vole (whatever that is).

The original tutorial calls for Dot-It LED lights (~$6 USD per unit), but I imagine you could get away with using any low-profile LED light source. If you're not afraid of building your own LED light array, however, this little tutorial might come in handy. I could envision this making a really cool bar backdrop if you had enough multi-colored alcohols and LED lights. Or, better yet, program the LEDs so they pulsate to the beat of some groovy music. It would be just like Waltzing Waters, only not as lame!

[via Instructables]

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]]>bottlebottlesLEDLEDslightinglightsDan ChiltonTue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:00 EST