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Turn a Wok into a Stove Top Smoker

We've shown you how to build your own smoker out of flower pots, but if you're looking for something a bit simpler…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 10, 2010
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Set Up a Super Simple Evaporative Cooler for Immediate Heat Relief

If temperatures have spiked in your locale—as they have in many areas of the country—you might be looking for a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 9, 2010
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USB Bike Generator Charges USB Devices with the Power of Your Pedals

Sure, pedaling your bike can get you from one place to another, but a user at DIY web site Instructables details how…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJuly 6, 2010
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DiggersList Catalogs Local Construction Materials for Sale

DiggersList catalogs local hardware, construction materials, and construction site and demolition remnants for sale.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 6, 2010
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Build a Portable, Wireless Streaming Stereo Using an Apple Airport Express

We've gone through some cool ways to use Apple's Airport Express to stream iTunes wirelessly throughout your house.…

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P.C.
PublishedJuly 4, 2010
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Install a Wide Angle Lens into Your Webcam

If you've got an external webcam but hate not being able to move around in the narrow frame, DIY web site…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 4, 2010
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Convert a Regular Bicycle into a Cargo Bike for Gas-Free Grocery Hauling

If you've started biking more to cut down on gas consumption you might have noticed what a pain it is to transport…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 4, 2010
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DIY Cable-Organizing IKEA Speaker Stand

We've featured a few ways to repurpose materials into speaker stands, but if you're looking for something a bit…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 4, 2010
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Build an Arduino-Powered, Tweeting, Self-Watering Garden System

We've shown you a few automated irrigation systems, both large and small, but if you're an Arduino fan, you'll love…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 3, 2010
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Make Dual-Pronged Airline Headphones Work with Any Device

A lot of airlines give out free headphones, but they have two prongs, one for each speaker. If you want to use these…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 3, 2010
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Recycle Shipping Pallets into Spacious Chaise Lounges

If you're looking to outfit your outdoor spaces on the cheap it's tough to go cheaper than recycling shipping…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 3, 2010
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Revive an Old, Dusty Grill to Like-New Condition

We're already well into Summer, but if your grill is still rusting in the garage, there's no better time to fix it…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 3, 2010
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DIY Universal Headphone Volume Control
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DIY Universal Headphone Volume Control

A lot of headphones today come with volume control built in on the wire. If your headphones didn't, though, you can…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 2, 2010
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Build a DIY Wasp-Sucking Machine

We've shown you how to avoid most summer insects, but some are more difficult than others to keep at bay. If you…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJuly 1, 2010
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Seven Ways to Reuse and Get Creative with Your Old iPhone
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Seven Ways to Reuse and Get Creative with Your Old iPhone

It's arguably Apple's greatest skill: Making your previous gear look obsolete next to their new releases. So what do…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 30, 2010
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Make a DIY Automatic Power Cycler for Flaky Internet Connections

We're all familiar with those days when your modem locks up and you have to unplug it from the wall, but if you're…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 30, 2010
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Make a DIY Flower-Pot Smoker

There are few things in this world as great as slow-cooked, smoked meat, but popular smokers can cost hundreds of…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 30, 2010
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Build Your Own Soda Can Solar Heater

We recently featured one way to heat your house with the sun, but DIYer Daniel Strohl has spent three years…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 28, 2010
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Turn a Cheap Curtain Rod into a Lid Organizer

Storing pots and pans is annoying. The pots nest so nicely but finding the right spot for the lids is a chore. Hang…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 28, 2010
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Turn a USB Flash Drive into Extra Virtual RAM

It's not hard to turn an extra USB stick lying around that's collecting dust into extra memory for your computer,…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 27, 2010
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