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Make Your Own Eco-Friendly, Germ-Annihilating Hand Sanitizer

With flu season approaching—on top of everyday Oh-God-I-don't-think-he-washed-his-hand-after-using-the-restroom…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedSeptember 17, 2009
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Build a Vertical Pot Rack from Spare IKEA Parts

Vertical pot racks are a great way to save storage space in a tight kitchen. The Kitchn blog shows us two different…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedSeptember 17, 2009
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Print and Fold Your Own Customizable iPhone Case

With this printable iPhone case pattern, you can fold your very own customizable case. Just trace the printout on…

By
Rosa Golijan
PublishedSeptember 16, 2009
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DIY Reusable Lunch Bag

Even though school's already back in session, it's not too late for a DIY back-to-school project. Craft site the…

By
DustinLuck
PublishedSeptember 16, 2009
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Install Snow Leopard on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking Required
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Install Snow Leopard on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking Required

Update: Our latest Hackintosh build is now here, and it's easier than ever and full of step-by-step video goodness.…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 15, 2009
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DIY Print-and-Fold iPhone and iPod touch Dock Looks Great
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DIY Print-and-Fold iPhone and iPod touch Dock Looks Great

Design site Dessine moi un objet (Google translates that to "Draw me something") has shared an impressively…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 15, 2009
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Build Modular Shelves Using Glass Bottles

Most people drink while working on a DIY project—in this case you'll need to drink just to get building supplies.

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedSeptember 13, 2009
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Turn a 55-Gallon Drum into a Barbecue

Your BBQ and grilling exploits don't require a premium barbecue—in fact with a little scavenging you can be sporting…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedSeptember 12, 2009
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Remove Splinters Using a Banana Peel [Updated With Safety Information]

Update 3/19/2019: This may be unsafe. Instead of using a banana peel, follow the dermatologist-approved instructions…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedSeptember 12, 2009
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Reduce Monitor Scratches with Toothpaste

We already knew that toothpaste boasts all kinds of magical scratch-removal powers, so it's no surprise that the…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedSeptember 11, 2009
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DIY Dual Monitor Stand

Reader Elemental Member wanted the functionality of this vertical dual-monitor stand but didn't want to cough up…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 10, 2009
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Improve Your Handwriting with an "Alternative Hold"

A while back we asked whether cursive handwriting is dead. More recently, the New York Times chimed in by saying…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedSeptember 8, 2009
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Top 10 DIY Projects for an Extra Day Off

It's the last day of an unusually long weekend, and there's absolutely nothing on the schedule. Break out the tools…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedSeptember 7, 2009
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Design Your Own Exercise Program Using Seven Key Moves

Some people have the luxury of a personal trainer to create their exercise routines for them. For the rest of us,…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedSeptember 6, 2009
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Turn a Fridge into a Household Chalkboard

In many kitchens, the side of a refrigerator can't be hidden, and serves, at best, as a spare surface for random…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedSeptember 5, 2009
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DIY Indestructible Thumb Drive

We love carrying handy little thumb drives everywhere we go, but at times they can be delicate little fellows.…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 5, 2009
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Build a BBQ Smoker for Under $50
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Build a BBQ Smoker for Under $50

Want some deep smokey BBQ flavor without shelling out hundreds for a ceramic smoker? For $50 worth of parts and a…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedSeptember 4, 2009
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DIY Kindle Case and Reading Stand
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DIY Kindle Case and Reading Stand

If you've ponied up the cash for Amazon's much-hyped Kindle ebook reader, you want to make sure you protect your…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 3, 2009
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How to Build a Hackintosh with Snow Leopard, Start to Finish
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How to Build a Hackintosh with Snow Leopard, Start to Finish

Two years ago, I detailed how to build a Hackintosh for under $800—then covered how to do the same with less hacking.…

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Adam Pash
PublishedSeptember 3, 2009
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Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint is a childhood-recapturing tool and a great way to repurpose cruddy furniture. Finding it, and…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedSeptember 2, 2009
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