After reading about Brunelleschi’s Dome, my brother and I had an goal to build an arch out of snow. It doesn’t follow his stone chain method, but it is a free standing arch. Things you’ll need,- Snow of the right consistency. Not too dry, not too wet. Packable. – Cool temperatures. This arch was bui…
By: AndrewM

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Let me emphasize something: The picture of me sleeping outside in the snow is not a good idea. I did not sleep well. But I did survive, and since then I’ve learned some tricks that would’ve kept me plenty toasty. Many of these seem like common sense when you read them, but you’d be surprised how few…
By: Mother Natures Son

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For 3 years now my family has been putting up a homemade ice rink in our backyard. The method was a very simple one only requiring a flat area, some PVC, a large plastic tarp, along with some extra tools, and of course water. This method is better then allot of the wooden ones for several reasons: w…
By: instructors

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I have the best job in the world.  Sometimes I get to work with a dedicated citizen and a group of willing volunteers to make something lasting and beautiful.  (And useful!)  Come and see this bridge in Petersburg, Alaska! I acquired a grant to put in a bridge over a stream that was between a park …
By: zieak

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Lots of amazing Instructables have been entered for the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest and to help you sort through them all, we’ve put together a series of guides.In this guide we’re showcasing wood projects. These Instructables are focused on working with wood in a variety of ways. Be su…
By: fungus amungus

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