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Change Computer Part Colors Easily and Inexpensively

The black-on-black of modern computing is generally much preferred to 80s beige and 90s gray, but what if you want…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 26, 2009
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Build an Altoids Trebuchet to Rule the Cubicle Farm

If you found yourself scoffing and calling "amateur hour" on the Altoids catapult made from plastic and rubber…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 25, 2009
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Use Homemade Stain Removers to Banish Tough Stains

We've shown you some great DIY detergents, but what about those tough,…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 25, 2009
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The Bookworm's Guide to the Lifehacker Galaxy

It may not have the words "DON'T PANIC" inscribed in large friendly letters on its cover, but our Bookworm's Guide…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 24, 2009
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Make a Handlebar Phone Mount with Modeling Clay

Your smartphone can handle GPS, music, and just about anything you'd need on the go. With this shock-absorbing,…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 21, 2009
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Beat the Heat Roundup: The Best of Icy Cool Tricks

Today we draw our Beat the Heat theme week to a close, and what better day to end on than National Ice Cream day? Pho…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 19, 2009
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Turn a Shoe Organizer into a Vertical Herb Garden

Don't have enough space in your place to grow some herbs? Turn a shoe organizer into a vertical garden and as long…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 19, 2009
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Make a Fruit Picker to Snag Out of Reach Fruit

Don't let the height of your favorite fruit tree stand between you and a fresh apple, orange, or other delicious…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 19, 2009
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Build a Ping-Pong Pistol

If you're looking for some good, clean—albeit semi-reckless—fun this weekend, you can't beat taking some household…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 19, 2009
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DIY Combination Sunscreen and Bug Repellent

Are you wasting your summer days applying both sunscreen and bug spray in succession? That's an outrageous use of…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 18, 2009
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DIY Pocket Fishing Pole

Looking to spend some time in the great outdoors this summer and want to be prepared to do some survivalist fishing…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJuly 17, 2009
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Dead-Simple DIY Camera Clamp Mount

Flickr user six million dollar man loves creating timelapse videos with his new timelapse garden video camera, but…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJuly 16, 2009
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Eliminate Dirty Looks With DIY Deodorant

We showed you how you can prevent body odor with baking soda, but why not go one step further and make an entire…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 16, 2009
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DIY Sun Jar in a Jiffy

Lifehacker reader Wells Riley read over our guide to making a DIY sun-capturing jar with interest and a basement…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 16, 2009
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Trap Wasps with Soda Bottles

Summer means barbeques, beach time, and—less invitingly—bugs. We've already shown you how to get rid of flies with a…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJuly 15, 2009
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Create Your Own Sun Jar: Lifehacker Edition

If dashboard cookies got you thinking about other ways to put the sun to work, here's a step-by-step guide to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJuly 15, 2009
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DIY Steadicam Provides Scorcese-Like Smoothness for $10
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DIY Steadicam Provides Scorcese-Like Smoothness for $10

Your home videos are probably shaky enough when you're standing still. What if you wanted to track some moving…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJuly 15, 2009
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Build a DIY Portable Air Conditioner

We've shown you how to make an air conditioner (even for as low as $30), but what if you wanted something you can…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 14, 2009
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Test Out Your Mechanic Beforehand with Minor Repair Jobs

If your car needs servicing and you don't have the necessary skills to go the DIY route, you'll need to find a…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJuly 14, 2009
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Make a Cooling Neck Tie or Scarf

We've shown you how to tie ties and scarves in the past; now you can apply this knowledge and turn a tie or a scarf…

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Rosa Golijan
PublishedJuly 14, 2009
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