DIY Projects - Introduction
Page created: 25 August 2006
There are practical ideas throughout the site, but here are a few tinkering ideas, projects and stuff which does not fit in well elsewhere.
Many of the DIY projects here are proof of concept creations and may be a little rough around the edges. These pages are not full instructions, but serve as inspiration and a starting point for you to adapt to your own use, though you can glean a lot from the images, and may possibly be able to copy some of the ideas here.
Cold Vacuum Sealing
Find out how to cold vacuum-seal jars to preserve food (not just jam!) and keep things dry.Its done cheaply and uses recycled jars, very simple home-made valves and a simple, widely available hand pump.
Homemade Vegetable Oil Lamp
Turn a glass jar, a piece of wire or can base, some string and some old vegetable oil into a beautiful, low-cost lamp.
Hydraulic Ram Pump
Rule of thumb instructions for building a low cost, low flow pump without the need for welding, and using off-the shelf material.
Related articles and sections
Productivity
It helps to be organised with all ventures. This section has many tools for the job.
Simple Living
There is inspiration for larger projects in this section. Find out how I built my home and generate my electricity. Lots there for the tinkerer who wants to do it all.
Sometimes you just need that kick in the butt or inspiration to do it. Get it from the About page and the Empowerment article.
