How To…well…Do Anything! Instructables Review

Are you stressing out over the upcoming holidays? Does the thought of a house full of family members with hungry bellies have you searching for a “how to make a huge dinner?” Or are you an avid camper always looking for innovative ways of making it in the wilderness? Chances are, everyone wants to learn how to do something and there is a helpful Website that is tackling these problems and is taking the Internet by storm.

Instructables, called ‘The World’s Biggest Show & Tell’, is a Web-based platform that allows individuals to post their own “How to’s” about their favorite topics or something that they specialize in. Once users show off what they want to instruct, other Instructables users can leave comments on what they liked or offer improvements, and ask questions of the poster.

Instructables is cool because it gives a chance for everyone to be a specialist, enabling users to promote their quirky trick, family dish or money-saving tip.

The main Instructables page shows featured how-to’s, popular how-to’s and contests where you can sometimes win a lot! Right now, Instructables is running a contest where you can win a laser cutter that is worth over $15,000.

You can also be a part of the various groups that put you in contact with other people with similar interests.

I think Instructables is a cool site. User-driven Web content is currently very popular and in my opinion, Instructables will stay around for a long while. Check out Instructables.