DIY Hollow Out A Light Bulb at TeamDroid When I was growing up I had a keen interest in the sciences. Mostly because of the cool gear that scientists used, you know, beakers, flasks, Bunsen burners that sort of thing. Well, not only did I not have the money for those sorts of thing but I had no idea where to even buy them if I could. So I had to improvise. One of the better improvisations I was able to do was to hollow out a light bulb and use it for other things. The glass that makes the envelope of the build is quite heat resistant and the screw base is good to attach things to (even better if you can find old ones with brass bases, you can solder to those). Step 1 You will need some common tools, a screwdriver (regular) and snips (or needle nose pliers). Step 2 First, grip the little solder point and give it a good twist. Step 3 Once the contact has been pulled out, carefully crack the glass insulator. Step 4 After the insulator has been removed you can see the inside supports of the filament and the fill hole. Step 5 Step 6
16 Foods That’ll Re-Grow from Kitchen Scraps By Andy Whiteley Co-Founder of Wake Up World Looking for a healthy way to get more from your garden? There’s nothing like eating your own home- grown vegies, and there are heaps of different foods that will re- grow from the scrap pieces that you’d normally throw out or put into your compost bin. It’s fun. Just remember … the quality of the “parent” vegetable scrap will help to determine the quality of the re-growth. Leeks, Scallions, Spring Onions and Fennel You can either use the white root end of a vegetable that you have already cut, or buy a handful of new vegetables to use specifically for growing. Simply place the white root end in a glass jar with a little water, and leave it in a sunny position. Lemongrass Lemongrass grows just like any other grass. Within a week or so, new growth will start to appear. Celery, Bok Choi, Romaine Lettuce & Cabbage Similar to leeks, these vegetables will re-grow from the white root end. Ginger Ginger is very easy to re-grow. Potatoes Garlic Onions Mushroom
Foraging Meetup Groups - Foraging Meetups West Elm Knock-Off...er...Inspiration I got a hand-delivered invitation a few weeks ago for a Favorite Things Party. This is the first time I had heard of such a party, and it ended up being a lot of fun. Here's how it works: each person brings their favorite thing (anything you like... your favorite food, lip gloss, favorite kitchen tool, etc.). It can't cost more than $6, and each person brings four of the same thing. Even though I was given the invitation a couple weeks prior to the party, the procrastinator in me waited a bit too long to get on it. When I told my husband about my idea he questioned whether I had enough time to make it (I decided to start making them just a couple days before the party). Well as it turned out, my husband was right, and I ran out of time. Anyway, I'm really sad I didn't finish all of them in time for the party, but in reality I took something I probably love more than pillows: my favorite brush and paint pail. This pillow was tricky to figure out. Materials: 1) Cut out four 18" squares.
Cool Thumb-controlled Watering Pot Made With Recycled Materials | Fun In The Making I got the idea to make these thumb controlled pots from the pottery ones I’ve seen at Historic Williamsburg. The original earthenware “thumb pots” were used in 17th and 18th century English gardens. I reproduced this clever watering device using salvaged plastic bottles and jugs. It is ideal for watering delicate seedlings. To Make: Find a suitable “pot.” Drill a hole in the center of the cap of your container. How it works: It works similar to holding your thumb over the top of a drinking straw. 1. 2. 3. 4. How to hold a thumb pot.
Ten Mistakes New Herb Gardeners Make (and How to Avoid Them!) So you're thinking of herb gardening, or maybe you tried it last year and it was an utter disaster? Have no fear. There are a few simple mistakes that many herb newbies make (and I know, because I made most of 'em myself). Fresh herbs are one of the greatest ways to increase the taste of your food healthfully. Let it be known that I have the blackest of thumbs. It surprises me how often I bump into friends who are flummoxed about some aspect of herb gardening. Mistake 1: Growing from seed. Mistake 4: Not cutting early and often. Mistake 5: Taking the leaves from the wrong place. Mistake 6: Letting your plants get too randy.
Copper Tile. $1.44 sq/ft 13 Vegetables That Magically Regrow Themselves How to get Superpowered Garden Soil Ya’ know what makes me happy? Dirt. I’m not talkin’ about crappy dirt on the side of the road, I’m talkin’ about real, dark, rich & moist dirt. Know what I’m talkin’ about? Well, if you don’t know what I’m talkin’ about, or you’ve never experienced fabulous dirt, then you’ve come to the right place. Know that brown thumb you’re always complainin’ about? Determining your Soil’s Superpower Capabilities The first thing you must do is find out what kind of soil you have to work with.Is it sandy? Here’s how you find out: Image courtesy of Homesteady ( I’ll wait here while you determine your soil type. Now that you’ve figured out what type of soil you have, let’s go over what all that means: Sandy soil is easily penetrated by oxygen and water, but because of the large particles, it allows it to drain too quickly, taking away water and your precious organic fertilizer. Clay soil is opposite of our sandy soil. Getting your Garden Soil “just right” Share
Homemade Limoncello If you have never had limoncello, you don't know what you are missing! Limoncello is an Italian lemon liquor that is traditionally sipped after dinner. Served chilled, it is the perfect way to finish a delicious meal. It can be hard to find in stores, so we were so delighted to find out how easy it is to make it at home! Limoncello is made by steeping lemon zest in grain alcohol - Everclear. The lemon infused alcohol is then mixed with simple syrup, and then chilled! The Recipe:1 750 ml bottle of Everclear8-10 medium size lemons2 1/2 cups of water1 3/4 cups of sugarYou will also need a glass container to age the lemons and Everclear. When choosing lemons you want to use organic if possible. Now it is time to zest the lemons. Put the zest in your glass jar, pour the Everclear over the top, and close the lid.Now for the really hard part. Our pantry is full of all sorts of things waiting and brewing. Finally it's time to make the limoncello! Pour the limoncello into two clean bottles.
DIY: How To Make Your Own Green Terrarium To Keep or Give Away for the Holidays! - A clear glass jar, vase, bowl, glass, or whatever interesting glass container you have on hand - Rocks, pebbles or recycled glass chunks - Activated charcoal (sometimes called activated carbon) - Potting soil appropriate for your plants - Moss (optional) - Figurines, sticks or decorative items (optional) - Various small plants - A scoop, spoon or shovel - Scissors - Gloves Source your containers from a thrift store or an antique store or scrounge around your house for an old jar. Even simple jelly jars or canning jars can make beautiful terrariums. They can be open or closed – it’s totally up to you. Everything else can be bought at your local gardening center. As for the plants, the sky is the limit, but generally speaking look for small plants that you can fit inside your jar.
Milkcrate Composter (vertically stacked) How to make a vertically stacked composter using milkcrates. This instructable is based on Terracotta home composter by artworker and the creators of the terracotta composter, Daily Dump ( ) When I saw the terracotta composter, I though it was the most brilliant composter I have ever seen. It was also absolutely beautiful. I saw some problems however. Then I though of the perfect substitute, a milkcrate! The only down is the aesthetic of it, the terracotta pots are so beautiful. So here's my milkcrate composter!