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Make Your Own Super Cables for a Streamlined Charging Station

A single cable has never been all that big of a problem in the clutter department. It's when you start adding cable…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 3, 2009
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Build an Under-the-Cabinet Kitchen PC from an Old Laptop

Inspired by our guide to giving an old laptop new life with cheap or free projects, Lifehacker reader Brian turned…

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Adam Pash
PublishedApril 2, 2009
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Outlet-Hanging Charge Station For Your Small Gadgets

If a full-sized charging station is overkill for your single cellphone or iPod, try this smaller gadget cradle that…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 26, 2009
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DIY Car Dash Camera Mount

Ever wished you had some high-speed chase footage after you finished tearing down the freeway after crooks? Of…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 25, 2009
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Ratcheting Spring Clamps

If you've ever had to hassle with old-school screw clamps to hold together a home DIY project while the glue dries,…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 24, 2009
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Instructables' Best DIY Altoids Tin Projects

Instructables, the much-linked site that's inspired many a search for the toolbox, rounds up all the projects from…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMarch 24, 2009
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Create a Quick Infused Olive Oil Before Dinner


If you're looking to impress the folks, the significant other, or your friends with a fancy-pants dinner, you only…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMarch 24, 2009
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Square Off and Improve Your Digital Photo Frame's Looks

The FrameBug blog shows how to take a usually rectangular, often kinda cheap-looking digital photo frame and mount…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMarch 23, 2009
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Develop Film with Coffee and Vitamin C

The photog nuts at weblog Photojojo show off their MacGyver chops, demonstrating how to develop film in a pinch with…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 23, 2009
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Build a Rotating Shelf to Keep Canned Goods at Hand

Don't let canned goods go to waste. Use a rotating shelf to inspire recipes and keep your cans from hiding at the…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 22, 2009
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Create a Basic Ring Flash

If the DIY Fiber Optic Ring Flash we wrote about last month required too many specialist parts for your taste, check…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 22, 2009
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Repurpose a Wine Rack as a Towel Holder

Keep your bathroom hand towels tidy, dry, and accessible by re-purposing a wine rack into a towel holder.

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 22, 2009
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Save Money with Homemade Body Scrubs

Most luxury body scrubs are simply salt or sugar blended with moisturizers. Why spend big bucks on something with…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 21, 2009
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Turn an Old Laptop into a Wall-Mounted Computer

Why settle for a digital picture frame when, in the same wall space, you could mount an entirely functional…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 21, 2009
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DIY Illuminated Wall of DVDs

Looking for a better way to display your DVD collection without spending much to do it? The IKEA-obsessed DIYers at…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 18, 2009
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Replace the New iPod Shuffle's Headphones

The new iPod shuffle has controls wired right into the cable of the headphones. What if you don't dig Apple's…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 14, 2009
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Simple Tips to Reduce Your Household Expenses

Looking to squeeze a little extra cash out of unexpected places without having to resort to a second (or third!) job…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 14, 2009
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Add Storage with Simple DIY Shelving

If you're looking for some budget-friendly shelving, this DIY solution will definitely look more elegant in your…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 14, 2009
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Take Pinhole Pics with Your Digital Camera

Nostalgic for the good old days when a cardboard box, a pinhole, and some film meant you had a camera? The DIY…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 11, 2009
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Simple User-Interface Trick Makes Your Remotes Idiot Proof

Ever written out detailed schematics so visiting friends or family members could operate your home theater setup?…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 9, 2009
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