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Turn a Place Mat into a Low-Profile Netbook Cover

Keeping a low profile is smart when you're carrying trendy or expensive gadgets. Place mats, for example, can be…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 14, 2009
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Set Up a High Speed Photography Studio in Your Garage

Many a photography enthusiast has assumed the equipment necessary is far too expensive for quality high speed…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 13, 2009
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Recycle a Cardboard Tube into Fabric Napkin Rings

The cardboard tube inside rolls of Saran Wrap and aluminum foil is particularly sturdy and well-suited for craft…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 13, 2009
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Make an Ultra-Minimalist Table Lamp

If you're looking for an ultra-minimalist table lamp that requires no more effort than just screwing the bulb in,…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 13, 2009
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Repurpose Empty Bleach Bottles as Dumbbells

Earlier this week we suggested you could save money with no-equipment exercises, but that's not the only way to…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 12, 2009
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Convert Your Extra Closet into a Mini Wine Cellar

Got an spare closet and an affinity for good wine? An industrious user at DIY web site Instructables details how he…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 12, 2009
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Must-Have Utensils for the Minimalist Kitchen

We recently rounded up our five must-have tools for any kitchen, but if you're short on space and want a minimalist…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 11, 2009
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Make a Quick and Dirty Sun Visor "Tripod" with Hair Bands

We've shown you how to mount a camera on your bike and construct a DIY camera mount for your car, but Flickr's…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 10, 2009
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Turn Old Plastic Bags Into a DIY Laptop Sleeve

If you've got a ton of plastic shopping bags laying around and the inclination to roll up your sleeves you can turn…

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The How-To Geek
PublishedJune 10, 2009
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DIY Forearm Lights Illuminate Your Tinkering

If you're a die-hard tinkerer, you know that often what you need more than any fancy tool is a good light source to…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 9, 2009
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Kid and Pet-Friendly Pest Control

There are a myriad of off-the-shelf pest control solutions you can use to get rid of everything from ants to wasps,…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 7, 2009
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Turn an Altoid Tin into a Mini Toolbox

You may not be able to fit a hammer in this Altoids tin turned toolbox, but for loose ends around the workshop it's…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJune 6, 2009
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Repair Site iFixit Launches Gadget Teardown Guides

We've mentioned web site iFixit's detailed step-by-step tutorials for performing various DIY repairs on your Mac and…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 5, 2009
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Apply a Cut Onion to Soothe Bee Stings

Summer is meant to be spent outdoors, among the trees, birds, and the bees. If, however, you happen to get stung by…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedJune 3, 2009
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Binder Clips as DIY Emergency Cuff Links

It's a formal event; you've got your shoes shined, your pants and jacket pressed, and you're ready to wow the crowd…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 3, 2009
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Make a DIY iPhone Stylus for Precision, Greasy Fingers

The iPhone and iPod touch are meant to be, well, touched. But when you need acute accuracy for your next New Yorker…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJune 3, 2009
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Clean Your Laptop to Keep It Running Smooth and Cool

Taking time out to evacuate your PC's dust bunnies is a must for keeping your computer running in tip-top shape. If…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJune 2, 2009
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DIY Espresso, From Start to Finish

If cappuccinos, lattes, and other espresso drinks are a big part of your disposable spending, you might enjoy…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMay 26, 2009
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10 Killer DIY Projects for Your Extra Day Off

The year's not quite half over, but already we've featured buckets of amazing DIY projects. Here's a quick look at a…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMay 25, 2009
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Turn a Macbook into a Tablet Computer

If you're craving an ultra-sensitive tablet computer, but you're not willing to wait for the rumored Apple tablet to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMay 24, 2009
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