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WallMac is a PowerBook Turned Wall-Mounted Computer

In March we featured a laptop turned into a wall mounted PC. Inspired by that project, Lifehacker reader Dan Price…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMay 8, 2009
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DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger

We've already shown you MintyBoost, a battery-powered USB charger built from an Altoids tin; now feast your eyes on…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMay 6, 2009
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Convert a Gadget From Money-Sucking Batteries to AC Power

Every parent knows the constant cycle of buying or recharging batteries for kid-related products—but the…

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The How-To Geek
PublishedMay 4, 2009
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Brew Your Own Coffee Liqueur

You've already made skittles-flavored vodka, infused your own flavored vodka, and even made edible shot glasses.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 26, 2009
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Recycle a Wine Crate into a Cat Perch

Looking to tempt your cat away from lounging on your keyboard? You can take the tack of one Modern Cat reader and…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 25, 2009
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Business Card Star Makes At-Home Card Printing a Snap

Think about the per-card cost of most commercial business card printers, and you'll likely feel a bit taken.…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedApril 24, 2009
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Build a Minimalist Spice Rack

If you're looking for a real simple and cheap spice rack with a lot of storage, this DIY solution will keep all your…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 18, 2009
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Build a Self-Watering Garden with Recycled Water

Over at DIY web site Instructables, user askjerry details how he recycles the condensation water from his air…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 15, 2009
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Build a Minimal, DIY Bike Rack

We've always loved a good DIY bike rack, and while the previous two racks we've featured grew progressively more…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 14, 2009
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Add Antistatic Protection to Your Desk

Whether your motivation is a deep hatred of surprise static shocks or adding a little security to your electronics…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 12, 2009
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Turn an Old Web Cam into a Household Spy Camera

If you have an old web cam laying around, you can turn it into a functional spy cam with only a bit of hardware…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 12, 2009
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Turn a Cable Spool into a Cat Cave

What to do with an empty cable spool? If you're a college kid, it's a cheap end table. If you're a cat lover, it's…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 11, 2009
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DIY Handlebar Bookstand Marries Your Workout with Learning

Working out—in and of itself—isn't always the most fun. (If it were, we'd all be a lot more fit.) If you're in that…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 10, 2009
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The Vanishing Standing Desk

What's the best part about hiding a standing desk in a wardrobe? Simply closing the doors makes your entire office…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 9, 2009
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Install Tip-Out Trays to Declutter Your Sink Area

Weblog Unclutterer hates the fake drawers that sit in front of sinks, suggesting instead that you install a tip-out…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 9, 2009
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Browse The Best of Instructables for Free

Instructables, the DIY project site you'll often find linked here, is publishing The Best of Instructables Volume 1,…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedApril 8, 2009
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Better Living Through Carpentry

What to do when store bought desks get you down? Build your own.

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 7, 2009
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Use Spaghetti to Paint Like Jackson Pollock

Adding some abstract color, à la Jackson Pollock, to your living or working space doesn't have to cost you a year's…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 5, 2009
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Get Your Shoes Off the Floor with a DIY Floating Shoe Rack

If you're looking for a sleek and modern way to keep your shoes organized, a floating shoe rack is a rather novel…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 4, 2009
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Turn Storage Containers into Self Watering Tomato Planters

If you'd like to have delicious home-grown tomatoes but lack a garden to grow them in, you'll definitely want to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedApril 4, 2009
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