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Combination DIY Stand and Notebook Case Disguises Your iPad

We've covered some neat DIY cases for your iPad before, but this particular notebook case not only disguises your…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 27, 2010
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Repurpose a PVC Pipe into a Durable Dish Rack

This elegant and simple DIY solution transforms an extra PVC pipe into a durable, rust-resistant dish rack that you…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 27, 2010
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Makeshift DIY AC Batteries Power Your Electronics

It's expensive replacing batteries for devices that don't have an AC adapter socket, but if you've got a little time…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 26, 2010
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Magnifying Glass Trick Improves Close-Up Cameraphone Photos

Using your cameraphone's digital zoom is like pretty much asking for terrible snapshots, but using a magnifying…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 26, 2010
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Build a DIY Electronic Sunburn Alarm
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Build a DIY Electronic Sunburn Alarm

It's hard to be responsible when you're having fun in the sun. That's why a tireless piece of science, like this…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 25, 2010
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Build the Cadillac of Fly Traps for a Fly-Free Summer

Horse flies putting a dent in your enjoyment of your patio and fruit flies taking over your kitchen were as annoying…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 24, 2010
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Repurpose an Old Router as a Network Switch

We've covered how to repurpose your old router as a range-boosting repeater or a wireless bridge, but if you just…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 23, 2010
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PilotHandwriting Turns Your Handwriting into a Font
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PilotHandwriting Turns Your Handwriting into a Font

PilotHandwriting is a free web service that turns your handwriting into a font that you can use to send out…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 22, 2010
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Five Effective DIY Alternatives to Running an Air Conditioner

If you don't have an air conditioner and can't take the heat (or you just don't feel like running yours), here are…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedJune 21, 2010
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Learn to Prepare Tasty Five-Ingredient Meals in Under Ten Minutes

Hectic lifestyles and limited time makes cooking a lost art. The free Stonesoup e-cookbook's emphasis on…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 21, 2010
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Make Your Own Food Dehydrator Out of a Mini Fridge

While you can always use your car as a food dehydrator, if you'd like to keep your car from smelling like figs, you…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 20, 2010
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DIY Variable Neutral Density Filter from Two Polarizer Filters

Variable neutral density filters are very useful for photographers that like manual control in bright light. Instead…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 20, 2010
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Install Your Own Drip Irrigation System On the Cheap

We've shown you one way to implement a drip irrigation system, but for a little less money and a bit of ingenuity,…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 19, 2010
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Control Pretty Much Any Electrical Device with Your Computer

We've discussed how to automate your home with X10 before, but if you're unhappy with its limitations and are…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 18, 2010
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Build a Mini USB Fridge for Cold, Convenient Drinks

Click to view Whether you're in the office or in the study getting things done, this DIY mini USB fridge keeps your…

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Erica Ho
PublishedJune 18, 2010
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Make a Weighted Garage Sale Sign for Windproof Promotion

If you've ever had a garage sale you know how frustrating it can be when a windy day undoes all your sign hanging…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 18, 2010
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DIY Moleskine Case Protects and Camouflages Your iPad

If you don't add the Apple sticker, a DIY, Moleskine-style iPad case offers quite a few advantages over Apple's own…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 17, 2010
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Use Petroleum Jelly for Easy Cleanup After Dirty Jobs

Even people who love to tackle a DIY project don't like the cleanup. There's nothing more annoying than having paint…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 16, 2010
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Replace Your iPad's 3G Chip with a Verizon MiFi Chip

We learned yesterday that it's more cost effective to get a MiFi than a 3G iPad, but one clever hacker has taken it…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJune 15, 2010
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Turn Your Old Router into a Range-Boosting Wi-Fi Repeater

If you're upgrading to a faster, stronger wireless router, don't chuck your older Wi-Fi box. With the magic of DD-WRT

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 15, 2010
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