Extraordinary Projects for Ordinary People: Do-It-Yourself Ideas from the People Who Actually Do Them

by Instructables.com, Noah Weinstein (Editor)

Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way.

Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like making a butcher block counter top or building solar panels to fun and unique ideas for realistic werewolf costumes or transportable camping hot tubs. The difficulty of the projects ranges from beginner on up, but all are guaranteed to raise a smile or a “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Numerous full-color pictures accompany each project, detailing each step of the process along the way. It’s an invitation to try a few yourself, and once you’re done, see if you don’t have a couple of ideas to share at Instructables.com.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

478 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book put me quite firmly in mind of the hilarious Dylan Thomas line from A Child's Christmas in Wales "And Easy Hobbi-Games for Little Engineers, complete with instructions. Oh, easy for Leonardo!" Which is to say that there are many interesting looking projects herein, but they are mostly way above my skill level. Still, lots of fun to read about. Except the circuit boards, those make my eyes glaze right over.

[J. Gowin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to the deep end. It is lots of fun in here. Seriously, rage quits are hilarious.

This is a project idea book for people who already have an impressive skill set. Experience with welding, basic carpentry, electronics and coding are highly recommended.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

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