Category: Hacks

The magic of Star Wars is in the air again, and you can capture some of it with this practical yet unique DIY handbag. Michaela […]

When you make your own detergents and other cleaning solutions, you not only have control over the ingredients you use, but you can also save […]

If you build your own cat tree, you can customize it to suit your home and your cat. Here’s a compact one that you can […]

If you are smart enough, anything can become a tool. This year we saw a ton of clever tips and tricks that any MacGyver wannabe […]

Looking for the latest DIY project before the holidays? Adafruit has a guide on how to create your own 8-bit Super Mario tree top using […]

We’ve already talked about picking the right electronics board for your project , but venerable master craftsman Ben Heck has also taken it seriously, racking […]

The best thing about the Raspberry Pi Zero is its size, and master Frederic Vandenbosch took advantage of this by using the Zero as a […]

While you might be better off sharpening your really good knives with waterstone, you can easily sharpen less expensive knives with multi-grain sandpaper. In this […]

People love to plug Raspberry Pi into all kinds of retro video game consoles, but PlayStation hasn’t seen much love. On Pi Supply, they show […]

Arduino is a cheap electronics board that allows you to create your own electronics without a lot of programming experience . We love Arduino, but […]

If you play board games a lot, you know that a sturdy table is essential. BoardGameGeek’s Uwe Ron, user of Boom Kim, decided to take […]

Decorating cookies by hand can be a fun experience, but with the LEGO Mindstorms set, you can quickly make a bunch of perfectly frozen cookies. […]

We’re always on the lookout for the best DIY tips at Lifehacker, and there certainly wasn’t a shortage of them this year. Here are some […]

Burglar alarm systems are complex. However, if you just want to catch a sandwich thief at work or a cat spilling all your water bottles, […]

Kano’s Raspberry Pi kit is a bit of a fan favorite , although it’s a bit pricey. The vibrant orange colors combined with a custom […]

If you have a nail or screw that you cannot remove , then cutting it off may be the best option. If you don’t have […]

You have fixed a leak or other cause of water damage, but the water stain is still there. However, you may not need to repaint […]

We’ve asked you in the past about your worst DIY disaster . Now we would like to hear about your best DIY project. We’re all […]

In some cases, the choice between the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino is easy (for example, when Linux is involved), but it is often difficult […]

As cool as it is, the Raspberry Pi Zero makes some sacrifices to get so small. Namely, it doesn’t have many outputs. But a few […]

The submersible chiller quickly cools hot liquids by passing cold water through a spiral copper tube immersed in the liquid. You can make this model […]

If you’ve lost the key to one of your old padlocks and you can’t cut it, you can open it with just about any weighted […]

Anyone who has been hiking in wet weather knows how unpleasant it is to wake up in a puddle. This DIY half-dive provides a completely […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero is absurdly small . So small that Master Terence Eden decided to cram it into an Xbox controller and make a […]

Nodes may seem like an old-fashioned skill to learn, but in reality , they can be really useful in many situations . In this video, […]

If you use your smartphone as an alarm clock, it is probably just uncomfortably sitting on the bedside table, the power cord dangles, ready to […]

If you’re looking for something fun to work with on the weekend, this homemade rocket build is made mostly of household items and is very […]

The Raspberry Pi has long been one of the best credit card sized computers out there, but a new version is available today, roughly the […]

Shopping for gifts can wreak havoc on your holiday budget , but having a list of inexpensive gifts will keep you from overspending. What are […]

We’ve already shown you how to make secret compartments in your house before, but what about your clothes? This secret compartment tie can hide your […]

Building a bird feeder is a great project for all ages that will transform your yard into a beautiful and eco-friendly refuge . It’s easy […]

Having a dedicated bike rack is great, but they can be quite expensive. Instead, make one yourself with a few free wooden pallets , the […]

The gifts you make yourself are in many ways better than the ones you can get in the store. You can customize them for your […]

Not everyone needs a boring pre-wrapped gift. Some people like to do their own thing. For those in the household, the best gift you can […]

Little ones do not always understand the concept of time, so getting them to do a routine can be difficult . However, this customizable clock […]

Sometimes it takes more than a few sessions to complete a large drawing project. With this handy trick, you can keep your brush and touch […]

Processing is a programming language that allows people to create visual art (among other things) through programming, and it recently released a version that runs […]

We live in a golden age of home improvement, where we have virtually everything we need to build and renovate a home with just a […]

Murphy’s bed can help you save space: lower it when you need it, and raise it when you want to use the room for another […]

There are lots of great tools for your inner MacGyver , but the screwdriver belt with your hands does not take up space in your […]