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Turn a $10 Flashlight into a $95 Flashlight with a New Bulb
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Turn a $10 Flashlight into a $95 Flashlight with a New Bulb

There comes a time when we all need a flashlight, but no one wants to plop down loads of cash for one. DIY fanatic…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 3, 2011
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Use Sugar Cubes to Grind Logos Off Your Gear

You like free swag and dig your gadgets, but you’re a bit embarrassed by the less-than-subtle branding. Enter the…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 3, 2011
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HomeHacks

Hang a Picture with an Old Soda Can Tab

If you have a frame that's doesn't have a wire on the back for hanging, you don't need to go searching for a way to…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedFebruary 2, 2011
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Skip the Hard-Sell Tactics and Get Your Girl Scout Cookies at Home

By all means, support your local Girl Scout troops and buy a box or two. But if you lack for those distinct cookie…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedFebruary 2, 2011
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Turn Your iPod Touch Into an iPhone with its Plastic Packaging

We've shown you the software you need to turn your iPod touch into an iPhone, and reader Kevin has taken it a step…

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Kevin Murphy
PublishedFebruary 1, 2011
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How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

Reader Ryan Mottau built this awesome DIY smartphone car mount using our favorite DIY wonder-tool, the binder clip.…

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Ryan Mottau
PublishedJanuary 31, 2011
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HomeHacks

Use a Plastic Bag to Keep Your Feet Dry in the Snow Without Boots

Whether you live in an area that doesn't get a lot of snow, or you just haven't prepared for this winter's…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 31, 2011
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HomeHacks

DIY Touch Screen Jukebox Puts a Modern Twist on Old School Tunes

If you'd like to capture the old fashioned experience of moseying up to the jukebox but still have access to your…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 30, 2011
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Build a Pirate Box for Mobile and Secure File Sharing
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Build a Pirate Box for Mobile and Secure File Sharing

PirateBox is a self-contained file sharing device that blankets the area around it with an anonymous and secure file…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
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DIY Lazy Susan Supply Organizer Keeps Office Supplies at Hand

If you want to keep office supplies organized and at hand, even if your desk lacks for extensive storage, this…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
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HomeHacks

Harvest Rain Water to Water Your Garden for Free

If you've contemplated setting up a rain barrel but weren't sure where to start or how to properly maintain it this…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
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HomeHacks

Know Your Bolts; An Infographic Guide to Fasteners

Previously we've highlighted a guide to screws, this guide to bolts and fasteners will round out your DIY knowledge.…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
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Upcycle an Empty CD Spindle into a Desk Lamp

We've shown you how to turn your CDs into a lamp, now we're back to highlight an easy technique for turning the…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
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Make an Emergency Oil Lamp from a Can of Tuna
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Make an Emergency Oil Lamp from a Can of Tuna

Here's a good fit for your emergency kit: Get double-duty from a few cans of tuna. Sure you get the food, but not…

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Adam Pash
PublishedJanuary 27, 2011
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Make Easy Homemade Doughnuts with Canned Biscuit Dough

You might know them as "Campfire Doughnuts," and the purist inside you doesn't have to consider them official. But…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJanuary 26, 2011
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Clean Your Toilet with Kool-Aid

We've noted that you can clean your dishwasher with Kool-Aid before, but home-centric blog Apartment Therapy notes…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 25, 2011
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HomeHacks

Build a DIY, Hand-Powered USB Crank Charger

Click to viewThose hand-crank LED flashlights are pretty handy, but I find myself needed some extra juice in my…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 25, 2011
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HomeHacks

DIY Cardboard Shelf

We've always been surprised at how well cardboard can produce reliable and cheap DIY projects. If you heed a bit of…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedJanuary 24, 2011
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Replace and Upgrade a Dremel Battery Back with Your Own AA Batteries

The Dremel Multipro is a favorite tool among hackers of all breeds for its versatility. Its battery pack, however,…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedJanuary 24, 2011
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DIY LED Cube Is a Geektastic and Addressable Light Source
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DIY LED Cube Is a Geektastic and Addressable Light Source

If you're looking for an electronics project to geek out on over the next couple weekends this comprehensive guide…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedJanuary 23, 2011
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