Category: Hacks

It doesn’t take a lot of hardware to make this flexible tool holder. A piece of wood trim, elastic cord, and heavy rope. That’s all. […]

Bar carts are space-saving and keep your entire supply of drinks close at hand, but can be expensive if you find a good one. This […]

The Ultimate Lifehacker PC Building Guide ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker PC Building Guide Building your own desktop PC is a lot of fun. We’ll […]

If there is one thing I love about the wearable capability, it is the replacement of new watch faces. While many companies either don’t allow […]

Plastic boxes are great for storing things. They are easy to clean and move around (especially if they have wheels), but they don’t look their […]

Art on the walls does make a home look like a home, but hanging your own art can make it look like a gallery. If […]

Making your own bouquets is an easy way to save money while still making a beautiful gift. Here are some inexpensive flowers for your next […]

Smart mirrors are surprisingly easy to put together with a spare screen and two-way mirror , but master craftsman Tobias Weiss goes a little further […]

Amazon currently sells audio adapters that allow visually impaired Kindle owners to read audiobooks aloud. Usually this adapter costs about $ 20, but you can […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero, the cheap version of the popular $ 5 computer , has been notoriously hard to find since its first release. Today […]

If you’ve ever thought about taking up carpentry or any other type of woodworking, here’s a chance to learn a thing or two from Ron […]

There are tons of The Simpsons episodes out there, but if you’re dreaming of the days just watching which episode plays on TV at any […]

One of the best innovations of the Raspberry Pi 3 is built-in Bluetooth , but a command line was required to set up a Bluetooth […]

Instant cameras are cool, but if you’re looking for something funnier, Adafruit will show you how to create a camera that prints pixelated photos on […]

We have weeks to go before sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings and insect outbreaks. And this year is expected to be especially hot in many areas. […]

Trying to keep track of the exact center of something is a bad idea, especially when you are working with dowels. This DIY dowel centering […]

Adafruit’s PiGRRL is one of the best DIY small handheld gaming devices out there , and they’ve now released a guide that cut it down […]

Cocktail cabinets are a great way to squeeze a two player arcade game into a small package. DIYer CircuitBeard showcases its build based on the […]

Every workshop needs a reliable tool storage system. If you can DIY and customize it, so much the better. This perforated board roll-out shelving system […]

Over time, as the plywood subfloor underneath your carpet expands and contracts, the nails can loosen and the subfloor separates from the floor joists. While […]

Music visualizers are a fun way to throw a dance party instantly. Make Magazine has put together a guide showing how to squeeze a giant […]

Speakers aren’t particularly expensive these days, but most of them lack character. If you do not mind a little grease to drip to the elbows, […]

If you’re new to the Raspberry Pi, this $ 35 tiny computer we all love, chances are good that you’ve downloaded (or purchased an SD […]

While many people understand the concept of 3D printing, few people know the process of 3D design and printing well enough to try it out […]

Do you think this practical TV remote with buttons is too boring? Master Frederic Vandenbosch demonstrates how to create gesture-based remote controls with a Raspberry […]

If you are looking to add a disc sander to your tool collection and you already have a drill press, this DIY smart build is […]

We showed you some awesome IKEA gaming tables and even a two-player coffee table mod , but this one takes our favorite emulation module, the […]

One of the best uses for the Raspberry Pi is teaching kids (and adults) basic programming skills. AppGameKit is a bit of free software that […]

If you do it yourself, be it woodworking, 3D printing, electronics or whatever, it’s very easy to get bogged down in following a tutorial or […]

One of the really nice things about the newest Raspbian builds is that they have pretty much all the software you need to run. The […]

If you grow your own herbs like sage and rosemary, you will probably get more than you can use in your cooking. Do not let […]

It may take some time for the tap water to warm up. Yes, you can wait with your finger under the water, but it would […]

If you have old towels that you are ready to replace, or have already gone to the trash can, give them new life in the […]

Kodi is a fantastic little media center . The Amazon Echo is a surprisingly great voice control device . Put the two together and you […]

Wood glue is designed to firmly hold and create durable wood seams, but takes some time to dry. In contrast, hot glue hardens almost instantly. […]

Adding a camera to your Raspberry Pi is as easy as plugging in an official module. The original Raspberry Pi camera module was a measly […]

Sandpaper on belt sanders, orbital sanders, and other powered sanders can become clogged with sawdust and become less effective if not cleaned. If you have […]

Sometimes, you just need an easy way to view your data when you are away from your computer. Of course, your phone is probably always […]

There are all sorts of Raspberry Pi-based home automation systems out there , but the ARM tutorials showcase a fairly simple project that is based […]

A low-level deck will brighten up your outdoor space and can add value to your home. And it may not be as difficult as you […]