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Top 10 Skills to Master Your Grill

There's something about grilling food outdoors that's both exhilarating and terrifying. It's great to commune with…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedMay 22, 2009
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Get to Know Your Edible Outdoor Greens

Plants and herbs abound in nature, but can you distinguish the edible from the poisonous variety? If you're heading…

By
Azadeh Ensha
PublishedMay 22, 2009
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DIY Pipe Stands for Laptops and Electronics

Reader Tim Melideo has seen some of our finer DIY laptop stands, but he's got his own simple but fun method of…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 21, 2009
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Make Invisible Speakers by Sacrificing Six Books

Tired of speakers that stand out on your bookshelf? Solve the problem by sacrificing a few books to turn an old pair…

By
Rosa Golijan
PublishedMay 20, 2009
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DIY Hands-Free Book Pillow Makes for Comfortable Reading

If you can't get enough of a good book but don't have the cash to shell out for the convenience of a Kindle, an…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMay 20, 2009
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Change Your Socks, Blow Your Nose, and Other Ways to Score a Quick Energy Boost

You may have started out the work day with energy to spare, but it's Tuesday (the most stressful day of the week),…

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Azadeh Ensha
PublishedMay 19, 2009
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Tear Mender Patches Rips in a Jiffy

If you (or your kids) live a rough-and-tumble lifestyle, Tear Mender makes instant patches on fabric and leather for…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMay 19, 2009
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Deter Thieves by Uglifying Your Camera

A few years ago, blogger Jimmie Rodgers's camera was stolen while volunteering in an impoverished Brazilian…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 18, 2009
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Projects You Shouldn't Try to DIY

If saving money's the only reason you think you can install your own toilet, give it a second thought. In one case,…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMay 18, 2009
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Top 10 Cheap but Great Cardboard Creations

Kids can turn a cardboard box into nearly anything. So can adults, actually, and they've got better, sharper tools…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMay 16, 2009
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DIY Light Box in a Suitcase

A clever user at DIY site Instructables walks through how to transform an old suitcase into an impressive, portable…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 15, 2009
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Make Homemade Yogurt with 20 Minutes of Effort

It may require a bit more time than five-minute ice cream, but with just 20 minutes of actual effort you can have…

By
Rosa Golijan
PublishedMay 15, 2009
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Turn an Old Wine Bottle into a Fancy Pouring Bottle

Old wine bottles are good for more than just college dorm candle art. Add a little paint and one cheap spout, and…

By
The How-To Geek
PublishedMay 14, 2009
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$8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand

We've always been keen on DIY laptop stands, but reader Aaron Kravitz—inspired by an attractive $50 stand—went above…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 13, 2009
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Build Your Own Custom Ergonomic Desk

Have you ever gone shopping for ergonomic desks that fit your space perfectly? Instead of paying an outrageous fee,…

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The How-To Geek
PublishedMay 12, 2009
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DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger

Last week we took a look at MightyMintyBoost, a solar-powered USB charger. If you liked the idea but can't count on…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 11, 2009
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Create a Note Card Task Board on the Cheap

If note cards are crucial to your organization system, you may have entertained the idea of getting a task board for…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMay 10, 2009
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Build a Sturdy Cardboard Laptop Stand

You already shelled out your hard earned cash for a swanky laptop, why drop more cash on an overpriced laptop stand?…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMay 9, 2009
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DIY Invisible Floating Bookshelves

We've covered the invisible floating bookshelf once or twice before, but if you liked the idea but weren't keen on…

By
Adam Pash
PublishedMay 8, 2009
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Five-Minute Homemade Ice Cream

Got five minutes and a hankering for some tasty homemade ice cream? We can help.

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Adam Pash
PublishedMay 8, 2009
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