We love wrapping new technology in our retro gadgets here at Lifehacker, and if you've got a pile of old floppies…
If you hate the sound of your cheap wireless doorbell (or if it’s broken beyond repair), you can make it ring a real…
Click to viewIf you're a fan of gauges and visual indicators this DIY project combines a vintage voltage meter with…
The output on the iPod and other MP3 devices isn't powerful enough to power speakers by itself but that won't be a…
If you don't feel like taking apart your cellphone or camera to add your own macro lens, a reader over at DIY blog…
We've featured a number of touch screen styli before, but blogger Dan Provost found these didn't fit the style of…
Using the MALM bedframe and SULTAN ALSARP boxspring storage unit from IKEA, you can create a secret storage area…

Web and iPhone app developer Nick Cernis discusses the importance of abandoning crap so you can focus on what's…
Cleaning hair out from your shower drain is a task usually not tended to until it's a nasty chore. Clear out hair…
If you want an uncluttered desktop—but at-hand USB ports—embed a USB port right into your desk for…

If you want an external trackpad but aren't in the mood to pay the relatively high cost, you can make one out of…
Just because you use cheap materials to make over your office doesn't mean they have to end up looking cheap. This…
Whether you're an avid camper or you're putting together a winter emergency kit, DIYer Charlie Nourse explains how…
Doing it yourself is great, but you don't always have the tools or the time for every project on your list. When…
Whether you're prone to tripping over your shoelaces or you just plain hate tying them, you can turn them into slip…

/:16 Whether you're flying coach or just sitting at a less than ergonomic table, this modded laptop hinge will give…
If you're unhappy with the once-every-few-years availability of McDonalds' McRib sandwich, you can pretty easily…
If you've turned your media center into a video game console but the new school controllers just don't invoke the…
Online file sharing protocols like BitTorrent have their uses, but if you want to discover and share cool files with…
Impress the chocolate lover in your life by creating a simple chocolate infusion from chocolate bars and vodka.