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DIY Inverted Bookshelf

Practical projects aren't always fun, and fun projects aren't always practical. But this DIY inverted bookshelf…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 24, 2009
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DIY CD Rack Laptop Stand

For getting your laptop off the table and up at eye level, a $3 CD rack from IKEA cut and filed down in a few spots…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 23, 2009
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DIY Magnetic Keyboard and Mouse

If our top 10 magnet hacks didn't tip you off, we appreciate clever magnet tricks. To that end, weblog Circuit…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 22, 2009
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Rain Gutters as Cable Management Tools

We're all about creative cable management here at Lifehacker, so we were instantly drawn to reader Seandavid010's…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedJune 22, 2009
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Turn a Wireless Doorbell into a Remote Camera Trigger

We've highlighted DIY remote camera shutter triggers in the past, tearing apart headphones, computer mice, and bags…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 22, 2009
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Supercharge Your Garden with Home-Brewed Compost Tea

Why spend way too much money on fertilizer? You can brew your own cheap and potent liquid fertilizer right at home…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 21, 2009
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Repurpose Your Analog Television

You don't need to run out and buy a new TV because of the DTV switchover. If you did anyways, Make Magazine has put…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 20, 2009
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Build Your Own Pizza Oven

Suppose you were inspired by the cheap DIY home pizza oven—but weren't so sure your home insurance would cover oven…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 20, 2009
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Build a Beverage Barge to Keep Poolside Drinks at Hand

A perfectly good summer day in the pool can be cruelly interrupted by having to fetch another drink. Build a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 20, 2009
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Buy the Right Amount of Paint for Home Projects

Paint isn't cheap. Avoid being stuck with nearly full paint buckets with a calculator that figures just how much…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 19, 2009
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Build Your Own Spider Catcher

Odds are that right now, at least one spider is sharing your home with you. And while we appreciate their insect…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 18, 2009
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Jonathan Coulton on Making Songs and Geeking Out

Jonathan Coulton makes the transition from suit-and-tie Visual Basic programmer to geek hero/songwriter seem…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 17, 2009
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Hidden Book-Edge Map Maintains Your Cred

Click to viewEver needed to take a quick look at a subway map but don't want to out yourself as a tourist who…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 17, 2009
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Convert Your Earbuds with Over-the-Ear Wraps

If you find yourself on the occasional jog wishing your earbuds fastened a little more securely to your ears, reader…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 17, 2009
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How to Make A Quality Duct Tape Wallet

Wallets made with duct tape are a dime-a-dozen (we've covered them once or twice before). But since times are tough,…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 16, 2009
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Build a No-Slip Phone Dock and Charger for $5

Yesterday's simple guide to turning old CDs into an iPod dock inspired reader longbourne to write in with his own…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 16, 2009
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Dry-Clean-Only Clothes You Can Wash at Home

Your finer clothing's tags may tell you otherwise, but you could be saving money by cleaning certain items at home.…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 16, 2009
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DIY Photo Frame Coffee Sleeve

Looking for an "aww"-inducing Father's Day gift, or just looking to keep your coffee warm and your fingers…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 16, 2009
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Turn Old CDs Into a DIY iPod Dock

Got a pile of old, scratched-up coasters that you don't really need anymore? You can repurpose them into a dock for…

By
The How-To Geek
PublishedJune 15, 2009
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Fit Odd-Sized Objects on Your Keyring or Carabiner

Ever tried outfitting your keyring or your heavy-duty carabiner with an unfriendly-sized object but just couldn't…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 15, 2009
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