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Make Your Own Mustard for Customized Flavors and Great Sandwiches

Why bother making your own mustard, when the yellow jars are so cheap? For one thing, it's remarkably easy, and…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedOctober 21, 2010
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Create Custom Bokeh Wallpaper for Your Desktop and Mobile Device
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Create Custom Bokeh Wallpaper for Your Desktop and Mobile Device

If you love the bokeh-style wallpaper you see all over the web and on people's' desktops but you haven't found the…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedOctober 21, 2010
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Get Free Home Repair Lessons by Volunteering

Doing your own home repairs can require a bit of skill. If you want to learn how to get the job done, a little…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedOctober 20, 2010
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IKEA Jerker Treadmill Desk Redux

We previously peeked at a transformation of IKEA's productive and popular Jerker desk into a treadmill-based desk,…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedOctober 20, 2010
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Create a Working Vertical Sundial Based on Your Location

This clever Google Maps mashup creates a customized template for making a vertical sundial based on your location…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedOctober 19, 2010
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Make Your Own Vinyl Screen Protector for Less Than a Nickel

Whether you have a screen protector because your device scratches easily or you just hate seeing your greasy…

By
Adam Dachis
PublishedOctober 19, 2010
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Create a DIY CPU Housing with an IKEA Helmer Filing Cabinet

IKEA's Helmer filing cabinet is no stranger to computer hacks, but most recently it's found a purpose in life as a…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedOctober 19, 2010
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DIY Door Mirror Mount Hangs Heavy Mirrors, Creates Illusion of Space

When you live in a cramped apartment sometimes the backs of doors are the only wide open space you have. This simple…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedOctober 19, 2010
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How to Turn Your iPod touch into an iPhone: 4G Edition

The latest iPhone and iPod touch are nearly identical devices, ignoring the pesky reality that the latter isn't a…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedOctober 18, 2010
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Set No-Distraction Times and Involve Friends to Accomplish Passion Projects

When you've got a side project or interest that you really want to dig into, it can feel like all the world…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedOctober 18, 2010
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Turn a Sliding Door Wardrobe into a Room Divider

We've shown you how to recycle old LPs into a room divider, but if you want something a bit nicer and more…

By
Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 17, 2010
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Create an Easy to Store Entertaining Table from Hollow Core Doors

If you need a lot of table space for entertaining, but don't have a large table, this simple DIY hack turns two…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedOctober 17, 2010
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Encourage Regular Cleaning with Floating Furniture

We've covered quite a few floating pieces of furniture before, but tech blog Unplggd takes it even further with a…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 17, 2010
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Build a No-Weld Recumbent Trike Out of Old Bike Parts
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Build a No-Weld Recumbent Trike Out of Old Bike Parts

We've mentioned how to turn an old bike into a cargo bike, but if you're more concerned about transporting…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 17, 2010
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Create a DIY Glowing Trick-or-Treat Bag with Battery Powered LED Lights

Increase the safety and visibility of the trick-or-treaters in your life with this simple and inexpensive hack that…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedOctober 16, 2010
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Make a Paging System for Lost Remote Controls
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Make a Paging System for Lost Remote Controls

Remote controls are sneaky little buggers, burying themselves in couch cushions every chance they get. To find…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 16, 2010
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Insulate the Windows in Your Home to Cut Down on Glare, Ultraviolet Rays

Click to view If you find that the sun is wreaking havoc on the inside of your home (or that you're just getting too…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 16, 2010
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Make High-Quality Bacon by Curing Your Own

Just like brewing your own beer, sometimes you have to do things yourself to get the highest quality product. If…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 16, 2010
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Spend $250 on These Tools to Avoid Trips to the Hardware Store Later

We're pretty big fans of do-it-yourself work around here, but having the right tools is imperative. The New York…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 15, 2010
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Waterproof a Flashlight with a Bike Inner Tube

A good flashlight should make you unafraid to go anywhere, regardless of conditions. To take your trusty flashlight…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedOctober 15, 2010
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