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You Probably Don't Want This Awesome Floating Maglev Bed If You're Covered in Piercings [Magnets]





If you've got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, some power tools, and a free weekend at your disposal, you too can build this fantastic floating bed. It's just too bad it's really only strong enough to...
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Real-Life Tony Stark Turns His Broken Down Car Into a Motorcycle To Escape the Desert [Hacks]





He might not have Tony Stark's vast wealth, but Emile Leray seems like he's just as skilled a mechanic as Stark was when the chips are down. After his Citroen 2CV broke down in the desert, he spent twelve ...
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sewing 101: ombre embroidery sampler
There are so many great things happening in the embroidery world these days. Gone are the old-fashioned needlepoint projects of yesteryear, replaced with a new crop of fantastic modern stitchery that ranges from quick, trendy patterns available for purcha...
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diy project: painted glass tabletop
 
I try to get my hands on every material I can think of, and sadly, that means I can never make a quick trip to the hardware store. Even when I plan to rush in and grab a packet of bolts or a can of paint, I always leave three hours later with those...
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Backpack Flash Turns You Into a One-Person Photography Studio [Photography]





It's hard for clients to understand why photographers charge so much for photos. So if you find yourself in the same situation as Ian Spanier—who was hired for a shoot with no money for an assistant&...
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How To Turn PVC and Hairspray Into a Force of Destruction [How To]





Wish you had a way to fire projectiles in your backyard but lack a firearm and/or the proper permit? Not a problem! With $40 in plumbing supplies and an hour of your time, you too can launch Russets with e...
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The Electronics Lab Hidden in a Kitchen Pantry [Where The Magic Happens]





You might not have heard of Ken Murphy, but you are probably familiar with his work. It's awesome. He hacks typical Radio Shack items to create blinking bug sculptures and analog synthesizers that sound li...
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upholstery basics: room divider bulletin board
For the first time in several years, I’ve been spending more time at my desk. And although I love the change of pace, the change of space needed a few upgrades. My desk sits against a wall in an open living room, so I built a room divider to create ...
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diy project: hanging notepad

This project stems from a conversation I had with Grace and Amy on my last visit; they had seen an image of a rolling pin held in place with two simple straps, and thought it could adapt nicely to become a wall scroll for organizing ideas. I managed to s...
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diy project: textured planters

I’m trying to get a little better at tending to plants, and have subsequently been looking for new garden pots. I had my eye on an incredible ceramic blocked planter at Anthropologie, but neglected to act quickly enough and it sold out. The pot was...
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Add Bubbles to Any Booze Without Watering it Down [Video]





Bubbles are amazing. They seem to make any drink (or bath) more fun, more refreshing. Ever wish you could carbonate your whiskey, or wine, or mixed drink without diluting it with watery, zero-percent-alco...
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Build An Old-Fashioned Nixie Tube Desk Clock, Just Like Grandpa Did [Clocks]





If you've got decent soldering skills, a soft spot for dated 1950s technology, and $150 burning a hole in your pocket, this DIY Nixie desk clock kit will let you experience what gadget lust was like for yo...
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diy project: dimensional geometric wall art

Math was never my strongest subject, but lately I’ve felt a strong desire to play around with geometry. Inspired by the awesome tape artwork of artist Alex Menocal, I wanted to focus my geometric experiments on my walls but actually make a piece th...
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diy project: reclaimed-wood knife organizer

I love projects that make use of old materials, especially when they take just a few easy steps to complete. This quick and easy reclaimed-wood knife rack from Nick Ward-Bopp is something you could probably finish in a couple hours, and as he points out ...
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diy project: fresh flower pin

Today’s second project is another submission, and it provides a very nice contrast to our first project: Nick’s wood knife rack is rough and rugged, while this versatile flower pin DIY from Portland, Oregon-based florist Anna Mara is soft, pr...
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Panic Button Light Switch Adds Drama To Conserving Electricity [Lighting]





They've been used to launch missile strikes, eject warp cores, and sound countless alarms, and now you can have a big red panic button of your own for the considerably less dramatic purpose of turning off ...
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MIT Student Builds Awesome Working Mario Kart, Documents Process Every Step of the Way [Video]





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diy project: chunky finger-knit pillow

My knitting skills are pretty basic, but I’ve been wanting to expand them, especially for home projects. After a failed attempt at a blanket last winter, I hung up my needles and haven’t really returned to knitting since. This simple knit pil...
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diy project: silver-leafed lampshade

When we moved into our current rental, it had a hideous ceiling fan and light hanging in just about the oddest place you could put it. Needless to say, it was the first thing to go. This left us with the dilemma of not having a light source in our dining...
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Even Ensign Jimmy Has a Fighting Chance with This DIY Phaser [Video]





We may have a few years to go until the advent of Warp Drive technology (fingers crossed for 2063) and full-fledged Tricorders, the development of Phasers is well under way. Behold the balloon-popping eff...
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DIY launches a community for creative kids who make things
For the most part, the Internet has been a place for teens and grown-ups to explore content and communicate. Other than playing games or watching funny YouTube videos, there really aren’t places for kids to hang out and participate in the way that ...
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Wine Bottle-Sized Star Wars Arcade Is a Better Way To Drown Your Sorrows [Video]





If you find yourself with 80 extra hours in your week, and a penchant for classic Star Wars games, you might want to follow in hacker Le Chuck's footsteps. He built this impressive 1:6 scale 12-inch replic...
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diy project: scrap wood part ii — phone stand

This project is perhaps the simplest I’ve ever done, but I don’t consider that a downside in the least. I’ve been letting my phone go “commando” lately—no case, that is :) I appreciate the minimalism, but I don’t like ...
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diy project: scrap wood part i – napkin rings

 
I’ve been slowly moving into my new studio over the past couple weeks. Piles of stuff are, I’m sad to say, everywhere. It’s been an enjoying the chaos, however, because the sight of certain materials thrown together on the floor ...
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hand-painted walls
Whenever I have a vision for changing something, I become very impatient to see it completed. This amazing dining room transformation from Ava Roth reminds me how wonderful it can be to tackle slow, epic projects, working bit by bit when you have a spare ...
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Incept Yourself With Lucid Dreaming Goggles [Video]





Lucid dreaming is when you're dreaming, but you're aware of it. Theoretically, you could get to a point where you can control you the dream. It's a tricky process, but to help it along, Will Finucane built...
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The Home Brewing Laboratory of Every Beer Drinker's Dreams [Where The Magic Happens]





There's a beer nirvana in Pennsylvania, and it's in a shed. The HammerSmith Ale House and Brewery, a slice of heaven near the Delaware River, was designed by Chris Bowen—a beer enthusiast, beer histo...
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sewing 101: triangle patchwork wall art

I’ve been totally into the geometric triangle trend we’re seeing now in the graphic design world, especially because this motif reminds me of a patchwork quilt. So I couldn’t resist jumping on the triangle trend and stitching up some tr...
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diy project: mail basket
Spontaneous piles seem to form around my house. Mail is probably the most often piled culprit. Why worry about opening mail and filing it when you can stack it up for a week? If you feel the same but are looking for a way to appease the neat freaks in you...
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D.I.Y Madness- How To Make Your Own Rollers
It is ctually very easy to make your own rollers. Just follow the steps and soon you will have your onw rollers for half the price!Всъщност е много лесно да си направите собствени ролки. Просто следвайте кратките стъпки и много скоро ще се сдобиете с таки...
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Make Your Own Chewing Gum, Even Though You're Not a Kid Anymore [Daily Desired]





Dirty mouth? You can clean it up with your own brand of homemade chewing gum. More »



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Announce Your Dominion over the Bike Lane with the Blast of a Freight Train [Video]





It doesn't matter how much protective gear you wear or how bright your safety lights are, on a bike, cars consider you an afterthought at best. But with this homebrew bike horn, people will know you're co...
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diy project: leather & wood trivets

Around this time last year, Grace, Amy and I went to check out the “McMasterpieces” show curated by Sight Unseen as part of NY Design Week. We loved these pieces by Alissia Melka-Teichroew; they not only inspired one of our projects for last ...
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diy project: sculptural copper coil vases

After creating many projects for the site, I’ve noticed a DIY spectrum emerging. Some projects can be instructed down to the last inch, every material sized and sourced. Others are much looser, with a large element of chance and personal touch invo...
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This Guy Totally Hacked Together His Own Goofy-Looking DIY Google Glasses [Video]





When Google officially announced the lofty-sounding "Project Glass" last week it neglected to give us one crucial piece of information: When in the hell are we going to actually get cool augmented reality...
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Finding the Best AA Battery for the Money [Batteries]





What brand of AA battery gives you the most power for your dollar? More »



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DIY of the Day



Why wait until after Easter to buy Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs at insane discounts when you can just go through the laborious process of making your own?
After a little bit of microwaving and a lot of waiting for things to set, you...
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This Cordless String Trimmer Leaves Weeds Shaking in Their Roots [Video]





One day last spring, out whacking weeds with Popular Mechanics' veteran home editor Roy Berendsohn, it became clear that a gas-powered string trimmer has more stamina than any reasonable man has weeds to w...
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Man Transplants His Cousin's Feces Into Himself [Medicine]





It's gross, but fecal transplant can save lives. A Nova Scotia man living in Cape Breton Island, Canada, read about it and decided to stop an intestinal bacterial infection doing the fecal transplant himse...
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diy project: shades-of-blue ombre chair

Tights, furniture, hair — ombre fades are everywhere! I hope the trend continues; I think everything could benefit from a little ombre experimentation. I love the three-tone fade on this ombre dining chair tutorial from Jesse Dresbach of Nine Red Design....
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diy best of: floral projects

I can’t even tell you how excited I am for spring. I know this hasn’t been a bad winter, but honestly, it isn’t the cold that bothers me. It’s the lack of sunlight. And now that sunset is officially at 7:25 pm, I’m feeling a...
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How to Install Wood Flooring for Cheap [Home Mod]





You. You have a dream of turning a basement, garage, or some other unloved room into a decent place to hang out. That wasted space could be a study, or a spare bedroom or a sweet home theater! The first st...
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DIY Easter Egg Decor

With Easter being a handful of days away only, I thought I would share some of the DIY Easter egg ideas I prepared for Style at Home this year. After long work week, I can't think of many more relaxing activities than spending a few hours doing somet...
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Is This Open Source Paintball Sentry the Future of Home Security? I Hope So [Video]





The future is here but apparently didn't bring any of the cool shit it promised—no flying cars, no hover boards, no sexbots. But at least we can be thankful that haven't been screwed out of auto-tur...
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I'm Pulling This Rapid Dispense Toilet Paper Prank on April Fool's Day [Video]





Though pranking someone with fake toilet paper is infinitely more cruel, creating this fast action, rapid dispensing toilet paper will win you a more advanced level of laughter. Watch, when a person reach...
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The World Gets One Step Closer To a Working Tricorder [Hacks]





Even with smartphones chock full of hundreds of useful apps, the geeks of the world will never be satisfied until the handheld tricorders from Star Trek are made a reality. And thanks to Dr. Peter Jansen, ...
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diy project: dull & shiny planter

Though I don’t have a green thumb, I am always looking to enliven a room by incorporating plants. One challenge that comes with this attempt is finding vessels to hold my plants; there are only so many ways to paint or recover a terracotta pot. Nea...
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Squirrel-Tracking Water Cannon Is a Triumph Of the Nerds [Video]





Despite their adorably puffy tails, squirrels are a genuine nuisance. So it warms our hearts to see the nerds of the world banding together to battle these furry invaders with what they do best: engineeri...
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Watermelons Make the Best Kegs [DIY]





Still pumping your watermelons full of vodka? What is this, summer camp? You're in the real world now, it's time for an adult solution to your fruity adult beverage storage needs. Maybe one that even invol...
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