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Make a DIY IKEA iPad Stand for $3

Maybe you consider the iPad expensive or maybe you consider it a good deal, but there's no question that buying an…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedDecember 28, 2010
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Zip Tie Snow Tires: The Cheapest Way To Blizzard-Proof Your Bike

It's officially that time of year, with snow and slush and ice perpetually impeding your biking. What to do? Well,…

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Kyle VanHemert
PublishedDecember 28, 2010
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Epoxy Resin Turns a Cheap Serving Tray Into a One of a Kind Creation

One of the fun things about DIY projects is turning cheap items into things that look significantly more expensive.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 26, 2010
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Refinish Your Cupboards with Chalkboard Paint for Easy Organization and Note Taking

If you were enamored with the chalkboard refrigerator project we featured last year you'll want to check out this…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 26, 2010
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Refill Your Swiffer Wet Jet; No Special Tools Required

The Swiffer Wet Jet has a reservoir that is meant to be disposed of and replaced with a fresh one every time it runs…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 24, 2010
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Upcycle Your Christmas Cards into Postcards

You've likely got a slew of holiday cards piling up. Rather than just chuck them in the recycle bin, upcycle them…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 24, 2010
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Not So Tiny Power Meter Is a DIY Whole-House Power Monitoring Solution

If you're interested in keeping an eye on your power usage but not so interested in paying big bucks for a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 24, 2010
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Gizmodo's Gift Guides for Last Minute Shoppers

Your tree is looking a little bare around the bottom, and you have, like, one day to complete your Christmas…

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Gizmodo Staff
PublishedDecember 24, 2010
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Have a Start-to-Finish DIY Holiday

The holidays, for many, have become a time of mass-consumption—but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedDecember 24, 2010
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DIY Fireplace Log Out of Newspaper

During these cold winter months, a lot of folks use things like Duraflame logs for quick and easy fires, but if…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedDecember 23, 2010
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DIY Rubberized Phone Backing

If you have a phone like the Galaxy S and you don't like its smooth, almost cheap-looking battery cover,…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedDecember 23, 2010
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Use a Skateboard to Easily Reach the Back of Your PC Tower

We've mentioned one way to get to those ports on the back of your iMac, but if you're using a big PC tower, you can…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedDecember 22, 2010
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Make Candy in Your Microwave for Easy Homemade Gifts

Making candy at home reads like a simple job: boil water and sugar, basically. But in practice, it's a lot of time…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedDecember 22, 2010
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How to Fix Your Toilet with Aluminum Foil

Is your toilet spraying disgusting, bacteria-infested water all over your bathroom whenever you flush? This could…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedDecember 20, 2010
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Glowing Tron-Inspired Messenger Bag Lights Up the Night
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Glowing Tron-Inspired Messenger Bag Lights Up the Night

Whether you want to get a jump on next year's Halloween costume or you just want to rock the only glowing messenger…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 19, 2010
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Build a Custom Espresso Cart from IKEA Parts
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Build a Custom Espresso Cart from IKEA Parts

If you're looking for a way to control the gadget clutter sprawling around your espresso machine this simple DIY…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 19, 2010
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Hack LED Christmas Lights to Serve as IM Indicators
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Hack LED Christmas Lights to Serve as IM Indicators

Modern LED Christmas lights have gotten downright advanced compared to their analog and incandescent forefathers.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 18, 2010
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DIY Icicle Candy Is a Homemade and Tasty Holiday Treat

We showed you how to make homemade cotton candy; now we're back with a guide to making homemade candy icicle twists…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedDecember 18, 2010
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DIY Protective Shield for Your HDTV

Anyone with kids (or unruly roomates) is probably constantly worrying about the surface of their TV screen. Reader…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedDecember 15, 2010
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Most Popular DIY Projects of 2010
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Most Popular DIY Projects of 2010

Whether it's to save money or just because you love that do-it-yourself feeling of accomplishment, we all love to…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedDecember 13, 2010
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