Category: Hacks

Most burglars are only interested in a place when it is obvious that no one is home . If you’re going on vacation, this DIY […]

Whether you need a project table for a hobby, or just need something when guests are around, Make shows you how to put together a […]

It is always a good idea to keep valuables in your car secret from prying eyes. This simple DIY customization only requires an empty mint […]

If you use your multicooker regularly, the inside of it will get dirty over time. Things spill or fall on the outside of the liner. […]

Drying sheets will keep your laundry fresh and fluffy. And this is quite simple to do. All you need is a couple of ingredients and […]

If you need to do a lot of network testing, the Raspberry Pi is a great and cheap way to do it. NetPi is a […]

If you enjoy long bike rides but want to stop and have a wine picnic, this DIY mini-bar will fit right onto your bike frame. […]

We gardeners are a little obsessed with acquiring new plants. From rare succulents to exotic flowers, the quest never ends. You can fund this obsession […]

Sometimes when you are going to sleep it is nice to turn on the light, but having full brightness is not good. On Make, they […]

When a drawer on a piece of furniture gets damaged or missing, it can be difficult to find a suitable one to replace it. Create […]

Plywood used to be the main material for wall and floor cladding, but now oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70’s, is the […]

Need a truly laptop with Linux? At NODE, Chris Robinson shows you how to assemble a Linux computer inside a USB charger for maximum portability. […]

If you have a poorly lit area in your home, you can hang a small LED flashlight on the underside of your cabinet or on […]

The Raspberry Pi is a home DIYer’s dream, but if you don’t feel like messing around with the command line and setting up a project […]

There are many guides for building sheds on the Internet, but often lacking in how to properly build a foundation so that it is square, […]

The Raspberry Pi 2 is much faster than its predecessors , but you can still overclock it for the best performance. Blogger Hayden James breaks […]

If your shoes keep stinking no matter what you try , this UV Disinfection Box Build will help you. You just need a cardboard box […]

If you have a lot of devices, you will always need different USB cables. Repairman Chris Robinson solves this problem by inserting four different USB […]

If you’re looking for a new project that lets you melt just about any metal you can think of, this homemade electric arc furnace is […]

There is nothing better than enjoying a family meal at a dining table that you have built yourself. These plans for a farmhouse table date […]

Trying to get straight, clean lines in caulking can be frustrating if you don’t practice caulking. However, masking tape can be as easy as shelling […]

There are tons of great ways to keep your cables neat and organized, and using something to protect them is a big help. If you […]

Game controllers, streaming consoles, 3D glasses and more – why should these accessories clutter your desks when the back of your TV can fit them […]

As much as you love your dog, there must have been several times when they destroyed something in your home. At the very least, save […]

Few things a DIYer likes to do more than build with his own hands. When it comes to woodworking, choosing the right lumber can be […]

Smoking meat is a great way to enrich its flavor. Cold smoking can help you flavor without cooking the meat (or even flavor something that […]

The Raspberry Pi 2 is fast enough to run a bunch of new emulators, but the Playstation emulator is perhaps the one that people care […]

Lamps are a dime a dozen, but if you want to make your own, Make will showcase an incredibly simple design that puts variable light […]

The large circular saw blade and loud noise can scare a newcomer to the household, but don’t let that scare you away from one of […]

The Game Gear wasn’t nearly as popular as the Game Boy, but it was still a great portable system. If you have someone in need […]

If you want to cut back on time in the shower, this DIY installation will automatically start a timer as soon as you close the […]

Sometimes being portable is more important than carrying around a suitable camera mount or tripod, so user Corybschneider at Instructables came up with a stable, […]

You may already have a bug bag or emergency kit , but they won’t do you any good if you don’t take them with you […]

Being locked in a house is the worst. Hiding the key can help, but you need to make sure it doesn’t look too obvious. This […]

New window technologies have come a long way, and a new set of windows can make your home much more energy efficient. Here are the […]

Intel Edison is a DIY electronics board that we haven’t talked about much here at Lifehacker, but is incredibly popular for IoT projects. At first […]

If you need to do simple electronics repairs but don’t have a soldering iron, you’re not entirely doomed. You can use a variety of other […]

Multimeters are absolutely essential for any kind of electrical work. From installing a ceiling fan to replacing a junction box, using a multimeter can help […]

Some people are born with a great flair for decoration or design. Others learn this skill and can apply it successfully. And then there are […]

Every home needs a stepped stool, or better yet, one that can be used as storage space. You can build this afternoon stool using simple […]