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Recycle Jars and a 5 Gallon Bucket into a Workshop Organizer

Frequent DIY projects around your home often yield frequent messes. Cut down on the stray parts, fasteners, and…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 23, 2011
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Frame Fabric to Inexpensively Decorate Your Walls

If you're on a tight budget and looking to add some color to your décor without breaking the bank this simple…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 22, 2011
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Build a Set of DIY Quiz Show Buttons

This polished DIY set of quiz show style buttons project combines gaming, electronics, and an Arduino chip into a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 22, 2011
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Top 10 Space-Saving Household Projects

Whether you live in a tiny apartment or just have too much stuff, there's likely a lot of space you aren't using,…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 22, 2011
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DIY Smartphone Tripod Adapter Crafted from Found Materials

If you're looking for a tripod mount for your smartphone (or very slender Flip-style camcorder) this DIY mount…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 22, 2011
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Create a DIY Writer's Wallet

If you don't go anywhere without your notebook, then a writer's wallet may be for you. Reader Conor Buick shares his…

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Conor Buick
PublishedJanuary 21, 2011
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Build a DIY Wide, Adjustable Height IKEA Standing Desk on the Cheap

If you've been convinced to switch to a standing desk, you might have been deterred by the cost and small size of…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedJanuary 21, 2011
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Make a Foot Switch for Your DSLR Camera in 5 Minutes

Triggering your cameras shutter can cause unwanted shake, and sometimes you need your hand free for other reasons.…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedJanuary 21, 2011
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DIY Headphone Cable Wrapper from a Gift Card

We've featured what seems like a billion ways to wrap your headphone cables, but if the freehand method isn't…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 21, 2011
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DIY Oil Lamp from Recycled Cooking Fats

Candles are great for when your power goes out (or you just want some low light), but they're messy and costly,…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 20, 2011
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DIY Paper Management System Keeps the Kitchen Counter Clutter-Free

If you find that, no matter how hard you try, your house stays cluttered with all sorts of paperwork, this DIY…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 18, 2011
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DIY Moleskine Kindle Case Offers Protection and Space for Notes

We couldn't help but be impressed with Moleskine's hybrid notebook/Kindle case. Those covers are sold out at Amazon,…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJanuary 18, 2011
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DIY Netbook- and Dropbox-Powered Stereo Automatically Syncs Music to Your Car

We've shared some pretty clever ways to take advantage of file syncing service Dropbox, but weblog Mashable shares…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 17, 2011
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Turn Your Dining Room Table into a Ping Pong Table

Whether you're doing it to amuse your kids or yourself and your roomates, this simple hack turns your dining room…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 16, 2011
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Float IKEA Bookcases for Maximum Shelf Space with Zero Footprint

If you'd like some serious shelf space while keeping your floor plan open and easy to clean, this clever floating…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 16, 2011
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Hack Your Door to Lock and Unlock via Text Message
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Hack Your Door to Lock and Unlock via Text Message

Keys are so last century. Hack your door to lock and unlock via text messages.

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 15, 2011
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Create Your Own Custom Papercraft Figure

If you were a fan of the "Cubee" papercraft people we shared with you and would like to make your own custom Cubee,…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 15, 2011
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Create a Pleasing Piece of Abstract Art on the Cheap

If you're looking for some interesting and unique artwork for your place but you're not looking to spend a bundle of…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 15, 2011
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Create a Mini Tiffin Box from Tuna Cans

Tiffin boxes are some of most clever lunch boxes around. This hack turns tuna cans (or other small metal cans) into…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 15, 2011
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Sell Your Stuff Online Without eBay or Craigslist

When we outgrow our possessions, our first stop is a site like eBay or Craigslist. If you'd rather sell your stuff…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 13, 2011
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