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Build a Temporary Computer Case Out of the Motherboard's Cardboard Box
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Build a Temporary Computer Case Out of the Motherboard's Cardboard Box

So you've got all the components to build your PC except the case—what's an impatient geek to do? Build it anyway?…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedMarch 2, 2011
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Avoid Dropping Screws by Wrapping Your Screwdriver in Plastic Wrap

Magnetic screwdrivers are one of the best tools a DIYer could have, but if you’re stuck with a non-magnetic version…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 28, 2011
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Pick the Right Recipe for the Ultimate Homebrew

Once you're past the beginner "recipe in a box" stage of homebrewing your own beer, you'll find tons of recipes…

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Dave Drager
PublishedFebruary 26, 2011
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Make Your Own Printed Circuit Boards

If you have ever had a project where you custom designed a circuit, you know how useful it would have been to…

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Dave Drager
PublishedFebruary 26, 2011
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Keep Your Kitchen Sponges Dry and Grime-Free with Binder Clips

You didn't think we could resist another great binder clip hack, did you? Reddit user churnopol shows us how to keep…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 23, 2011
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Turn a Coffee Cup into a Smartphone Car Mount

We've shown you a few DIY car mounts for your smartphone, but the guys at DIY weblog Mechanical Mashup show us the…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 21, 2011
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Build a Stone Bath Mat

If you're looking for an easy project to add a little class to your bathroom while being friendly on your wallet,…

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Dave Drager
PublishedFebruary 20, 2011
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Give Your Walls Lively but Temporary Color with Fabric

If you're looking for an easy and inexpensive way to add more color to your walls, but you want to reserve the…

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Melanie Pinola
PublishedFebruary 20, 2011
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Make Your Own Curiously Strong Homemade Altoids

Altoids are awesome right out of the tin, but the customized, full-flavored kind you can make in your own kitchen…

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Melanie Pinola
PublishedFebruary 19, 2011
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Make a Batman-Style Hidden Light Switch
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Make a Batman-Style Hidden Light Switch

If you've always dreamt about a bust-hidden switch like the one Bruce Wayne would use to access the Bat cave in…

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Dave Drager
PublishedFebruary 19, 2011
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DIY Balloon Aerial Photography on the Cheap

The GrassrootsMapping wiki details how to put together a balloon-powered aerial photography kit with $35 and some…

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Dave Drager
PublishedFebruary 19, 2011
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Top 10 Headphone Hacks
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Top 10 Headphone Hacks

Ever since the days of the Walkman, our headphones have been a staple of our backpacks. Here our our top 10 hacks…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 19, 2011
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Turn Any Desk into an Adjustable Drafting Table

Drafting tables are great for writing, drawing, design, architecture, and other craftsmanship. DIY blog Curbly…

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Melanie Pinola
PublishedFebruary 19, 2011
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Make Oatmeal in a Coffee Maker

Apparently your coffee maker is capable of making more than just coffee. One interesting thing it can make is…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedFebruary 18, 2011
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Build Computer Cooling Into Your Desk

If you store your PC in a closed cupboard, it can get pretty hot. DIY weblog IKEA Hackers shows us how to build a…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 17, 2011
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Fix Size Issues in an Otherwise Perfect-Fitting Button-Down Shirt

Sometimes a great button-down shirt in a store or second-hand fits great in every way but one. Buy the shirt…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 17, 2011
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Dim Your Alarm Clock's Display with Binder Dividers

It doesn't seem like that much light, but for some light sleepers, the alarm clock's glow is just too much. Tame the…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 17, 2011
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Temporarily Fix Dying Laptop Fans by Lubricating Them

If your laptop fan starts rattling and grinding, it usually means its time for a replacement. If you're just trying…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 15, 2011
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Build a Poor-Man's Remote Start to Warm Your Car this Winter

Reader Cory Lykins likes the benefit of remote start for heating up your car during cold winter months, but he's not…

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Cory Lykins
PublishedFebruary 14, 2011
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Use Nautical Rope to Upgrade Your Sneakers and Minimize Knot Annoyance

The standard laces on sneakers are fine—for the first few months, then they're prone to weathered looks and tricky…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 14, 2011
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