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Spacious Charging Station with Automatic Lighting

Rob was sick of misplaced chargers, scattered electronics, and the hunt for outlets to plug his gear in. Inspired by…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 8, 2009
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Turn a Vintage Radio into a Wi-Fi Internet Radio

If modern black-box electronics don't go well with the more timeless decor of your home, perhaps it's time to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 8, 2009
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Retr0Bright Restores Yellowed Vintage Plastic to Factory Fresh

If you have some vintage plastic items that are yellowed with age, they're not always destined for the curb.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 7, 2009
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Recycle Wine Corks into Place Card Holders

Add some novelty to your dining room table for your next dinner party with some DIY placecard holders, made from…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 7, 2009
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Build an IKEA NAS On the Cheap

If last week's look at the five best home server software got you excited about setting up a home server but you're…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 6, 2009
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The Hipster PDA Keychain

Lifehacker reader kadavy drew inspiration from Merlin Mann's Hipster PDA to create an on-the-go, pocket-friendly…

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Adam Pash
PublishedMarch 4, 2009
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Custom Wire Management for Multi-Monitor Bliss
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Custom Wire Management for Multi-Monitor Bliss

Brian Connolly was tired of cramped desks and messy wiring, so he built his own desk and wire management system to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 3, 2009
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Homebrewing Beer to Save Money

The Simple Dollar blog walks through the process, and the costs, of homebrewing. If you really like beer, and…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedMarch 2, 2009
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Before and After: Garage as Quilters Paradise

Most work spaces you'll see us feature here are home and commercial offices, but on occasion we find a good reason…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedMarch 1, 2009
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Turn an Old Contact Lens Case into Ear Bud Protector

If you're a contact lens wearer with a cluttered stockpile of extra lens cases, don't toss them out. Use them to…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 23, 2009
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Create Your Own Minimalist Storage with Hungarian Shelves

If you're looking for sturdy wall-hugging shelving that doesn't require fancy custom braces or brackets, check out…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 22, 2009
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Roast Your Own Coffee

Roasting your own coffee might seem like an arcane craft, but it's surprisingly easy. With some basic tools and a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 22, 2009
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Build a Get Smart-style Shoe Phone

Paul Gardner-Stephen, an Australian engineer, has created a detailed tutorial on building your own Bluetooth-enabled…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 21, 2009
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Belt-Clip Your Cellphone for Better Battery Life

Former Valleywag consigliere Paul Boutin offers up a handful of great, low-tech fixes to your high-tech gadget…

By
Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 20, 2009
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Build Your Own Plant-Boosting LED Light Spikes

For indoor plants, winter is a harsh time. Buying specialty grow lights can give your air-boosting indoor plants the…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 16, 2009
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Create Skittles-Flavored Vodka

Certain combinations of things are practically fated to be together: peanut butter and jelly, nachos and cheese,…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 15, 2009
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Turn a Picture Frame into a Remote Caddy

Reader Chris Bright had too many remotes from various A/V gadgets and no good place to store them. That lasted until…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 14, 2009
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Enjoy Summer Fresh Linens All Year

Sunshine and summer breezes impart a wonderful feel and smell to drying linens. The following tricks will help you…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 14, 2009
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Pop-Up Paper CD Case
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Pop-Up Paper CD Case

If you're a fan of papercraft and looking for a novel way to gift a CD or DVD, this DIY pop-up case is tough to beat.

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedFebruary 13, 2009
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Build a Custom-Made BoxeeBox

DeviceGuru blogger Rick Lehrbaum, inspired by the cheaper set-top boxes, made his own higher-powered "BoxeeBox" for…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 13, 2009
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