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Proposed Q&A site for any kind of DIY methods and instructibles for any kind of topic.
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I know about www.instructibles.com and other DIY sites, but its only for specific topic and applications, and if we have SO-Like site for this, we can freely ask any questions and answer it. – uray Jul 14 '10 at 9:13
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@uray: what is an instructible? (Or instructable? - instructibles.com redirects to instructables.com) Some information that is submitted to a website called Instructables (URL instructibles.com)? – WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 14 '10 at 11:21

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isn't all of stackexchange DIY?

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Merge with Libraries & Information Science?

may 4 at 10:28 Tatjana Heuser 151
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Isn't there an overlap between DIY and mechanics.stackexchange.com?

sep 12 at 5:51 Dori 723
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Merge with Home Improvement

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This proposal is now in the Commitment phase — example questions are locked!

32 Example Questions (5 closed)

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How do I make a broken laptop LCD be usable for desktop monitor?
added by uray, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:58
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Why would this be OFF topic? – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 23 '10 at 16:04
I think it's on topic, but I used up my votes :P – naugtur Aug 11 '10 at 10:42
This would be on topic at superuser.com - so there's already an SE site covering it - so it would be offtopic here. – Torben Gundtofte-Bruun May 9 '11 at 8:12
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Isn't this question a bit 'too DIY' for superuser.com? – Veger Sep 14 '11 at 14:53
Yeah, I think superuser.com would be problematic for this question, but it might be a good topic for electronics.stackexchange.com – Karl Katzke Sep 27 '11 at 15:34
up vote 12 down vote
How to make a cheap web-based CCTV system?
added by avee Jul 14 '10 at 10:24
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up vote 11 down vote
How to make a cheap, reliable UPS for home use?
added by avee Jul 14 '10 at 9:17
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Seems legit. Why the off-topic vote? – Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 14:59
up vote 11 down vote
How would I make a hummingbird feeder?
added by Kyra Jul 29 '10 at 16:23
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up vote 10 down vote
How to make a simple motion sensor alarm for home and office?
added by uray, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 14 '10 at 11:24
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and connect it to a web server for web-based administration? – avee Jul 14 '10 at 9:19
do you mean for employee punch card replacement? perhaps using RF-ID? good idea. – uray Jul 14 '10 at 9:26
Would this also belong on the home automation Q&A site? – blueberryfields Dec 8 '10 at 21:53
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I want to make I wire tree for my wedding. (See included picture) I am unable to find how to go about this. How would you suggest creating this?
added by Kyra Jul 14 '10 at 14:51
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How can I use my mobile camera as a Webcam?
added by Isentropic, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:57
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How do I wire my own home alarm system which adheres to electrical code?
added by Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:38
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Intended on-topic. – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:43
i think maybe a bit broad in scope – Robert S Ciaccio Aug 17 '10 at 23:53
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Would be very broad as electrical code varies a great deal from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. – BBlake Sep 3 '10 at 17:58
Possibly on-topic at diy.stackexchange.com already. – Karl Katzke Sep 26 '11 at 5:55
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How do I install a window in an exterior stud wall of my home?
added by Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:39
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Intended on-topic. – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:43
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Possibly on-topic at diy.stackexchange.com already. – Karl Katzke Sep 26 '11 at 5:57
up vote 10 down vote
I'm a newbie in electronics. What's the correct way to solder things?
added by Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 15:10
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Would this be on-topic or would this be better at electronics.stackexchange.com ... ? – Karl Katzke Sep 27 '11 at 15:33
up vote 9 down vote
What methods are there to cut a sheet metal, and how do they compare?
added by sawa Sep 18 '11 at 20:08
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How do I replace my broken touchscreen in my Garmin Nuvi 255w?
added by EJC, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:56
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How to make a stuffed headboard for my kid's bed?
added by haimg Oct 3 '11 at 4:35
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How to make my own cake toppers?
added by Kyra Jul 29 '10 at 16:22
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up vote 1 down vote
How do I scrape calculus off my own teeth with a sharp metal instrument purchased at the store? [closed]
added by Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:39
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closed as off topic by naugtur, BBlake, EJC, blueberryfields, Jeffrywith1e Apr 30 '11 at 1:41

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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People do this. Intended borderline because it's close to medical advice. – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:43
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How do I make/build a shelf to hold books, show peace and other items?
added by Abhishek Sakhaparia, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:54
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up vote 1 down vote
How can I create a radio transmitter to broadcast music to the neighborhood from home?
added by petrichor Dec 1 '11 at 13:21
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I want to make my own wedding invitation, wine labels, stickers, and postcards. What open source program do you recommend I use? [closed]
added by Kyra Jul 14 '10 at 21:05
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closed as off topic by uray, EJC, blueberryfields, Phil, Jeffrywith1e Apr 30 '11 at 1:41

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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I dunno... I'd say the labels, etc are legit DIY, but am not sure about the specific question. Perhaps a specific question about how to use, say, The Gimp for making invitations would be more on-topic... – Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 15:03
covered by superuser.com – Torben Gundtofte-Bruun May 9 '11 at 8:14
Topic seems legit. They want to do a particular project, and asking for an appropriate too to do so without spending money. Thing of a non-geeky user (like your mother/grandmother) asking this question who may not know about gimp or how to use it... – Tevo D Dec 1 '11 at 16:09
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How do I wire up solar panels to charge a bank of batteries used for 12 volt lighting in my house?
added by Tim Jul 11 '11 at 23:47
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Possibly on-topic at diy.stackexchange.com already. – Karl Katzke Sep 26 '11 at 5:56
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How do I hack my e-ink screen to work as a dedicated PDF display for my laptop?
added by Artem Kaznatcheev Sep 5 '11 at 3:21
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The screen of my [brand] laptop is broken (*very* dark). What are possible error sources and how do I fix them?
added by Veger, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:56
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How can I make a light that automatically gets on at dark and there's someone walking around?
added by petrichor Dec 1 '11 at 13:14
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How can I design an irrigation system for my flowers at home, that I want to use when I'm on holiday?
added by petrichor Dec 1 '11 at 13:17
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How do I create my own battery pack?
added by FLY, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jan 31 at 19:24
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How do I make a folding bicycle which is easy to carry and use for commuting?
added by pansp, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jan 31 at 19:25
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How do I get my girlfriend to take me back? [closed]
added by Heath Hunnicutt, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:57
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closed as off topic by avee, Robert S Ciaccio, Kyra, BBlake, uray Sep 22 '10 at 9:56

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Intentionally too subjective and a "good OFF topic example" I hope. – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:42
marked as not a good example because it's not even close to the subject matter – DForck42 Jul 5 '11 at 19:48
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How to make my own blog on Drupal? [closed]
added by Kyra Jul 29 '10 at 16:22
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closed as off topic by naugtur, Robert S Ciaccio, Jaime Pardos, EJC, blueberryfields Dec 8 '10 at 21:53

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

DIY is most often about creating some real-life stuff. That's why I consider this off-topic – naugtur Aug 11 '10 at 10:41
@naugtur No problem. This way we are also setting boundaries for the site. :) – Kyra Aug 11 '10 at 16:15
Yeah, this would probably be migrated to drupal.stackexchange.com ... – Karl Katzke Sep 27 '11 at 15:32
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How do I assemble my own PC, server or cluster?
added by Abhishek Sakhaparia, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:56
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How do I repair my broken, loose, short circuiting plug, holder or switch?
added by Abhishek Sakhaparia, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:55
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Possibly on-topic at diy.stackexchange.com already. – Karl Katzke Sep 26 '11 at 5:57
so u down graded me on bases of possibility? dude if u got proof i will willingly accept this -1 but if not this is most unfair and rude. – Abhishek Sakhaparia Oct 19 '11 at 21:46
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How do I make/configure a Wi-Fi hotspot using my Wi-Fi compatible laptop, without any external router?
added by Abhishek Sakhaparia, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 18 '11 at 10:55
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How to understand myself better? [closed]
added by Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:41
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closed as off topic by naugtur, EJC, blueberryfields, Phil, Torben Gundtofte-Bruun May 9 '11 at 8:13

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Intentionally border-line. Do-it-yourself psychotherapy with books and techniques is possible. Is it too subjective? That is why I hope it will be found borderline. – Heath Hunnicutt Jul 15 '10 at 19:42
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That is a little bit too crazy I suppose :P – naugtur Aug 11 '10 at 10:39
I'm voting this on-topic. I think it could be good if it specified exactly what must be understood in the question body. However, I'd say it's too broad without some clarification. – Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 15:06
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How do I increase my Wi-Fi coverage area and signal strength?
added by uray, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 14 '10 at 11:26
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The question is not very clear I think. Or should be a community wiki post. – avee Jul 16 '10 at 3:34
covered by superuser.com – Torben Gundtofte-Bruun May 9 '11 at 8:15

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