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BMW 6 Series Transformer Helps Man Grieve His Wrecked BMW 6 Series [Companionship]






Crashing your BMW convertible is going to be devastating no matter what, but it helps to have a shoulder to lean on. This guy couldn't find a shoulder to lean on, so he made one...out of his crashed BMW c...
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A Working Halo Assault Rifle Is a Terrifying Thing [DIY]






I'm sure that Halo assault rifle you mocked up for Halloween 2004 was nice and all. But unless it's also a fully functional Nerf gun that holds three magazines and "a bunch" of darts, you lose. Here's th...
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How One Russian Man Is Building His Own Personal Subway System [DIY]






In a word: Persistence. Partly the traditional, inspiring, one man against all odds type of persistence, but more the obsessive, borderline insane persistence. But whatever, this dude's building his own m...
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diy project: faceted wood alarm clock

i was really inspired by the faceted designs grace noticed at ICFF, so for this week’s diy project i decided to spiff up my cheapo alarm clock with a faceted wood cover. i have become very attached to the sound my basic alarm clock makes, but the p...
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sewing 101: how to make a hamper liner

Who says laundry has to be a dull chore? Snazz up your laundry life by sewing a cute custom bag to fit a folding hamper frame. The beauty of making this sack yourself is that you can customize your hamper to almost any size (just open the frame as far a...
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diy idea: faux gold objet d’art from erica

erica at ps i made this always has the best diy ideas, so when i see an email from her in my inbox i know something good is coming. today she’s been kind enough to share a fun, simple diy idea that transforms inexpensive plastic toys and objects in...
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Circuit Board Business Card Is the Business Card Endgame [DIY]






Forget obsessing over stock and fussing over fonts. There's no point. Because Ramiro Pareja Veredas has created the ultimate business card. It's a circuit board that displays all your relevant info. And i...
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Behold, the 30-Second iPad Stand [Ipad]






I'm going to risk it all and guess that a lot of your reading this today probably have about a hundred of these "custom" iPad stands in your closet right now. Pretty ingenious. More importantly, cheap. [Y...
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Wooden Peep Hole Iris Features Unsurprising "No Finger Zone" [Maker Faire]






Get too close to this cog and gear-driven peep hole, spotted in action at Maker Faire, and you could lose more than just an eye. Hence, the thoughtful "No Finger Zone" signage that greets operators when t...
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How to Give Your iPhone an Android Enema [How To]






Did you want to install Android on your iPhone after seeing that demonstration video? (No? OK...err...move along then.) Yes? Great. PC World created a step-by-step how to. The catch? There are a few... ...
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The Lazy Man's DIY iPad Swivel Mount [DIY]






Holding up an iPad while snuggling in bed can become tiring pretty quickly, but there's a simple solution: Get a cheap TV mount, an iPad case, some epoxy glue, and make your own swivel mount. It'll even l...
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sewing 101: making a pouf

Add a burst of color to your room with this crafty pouf! At 17” wide and 10” deep, it’s large enough to serve as floor seating or a foot stool. (And if you have pets, I have a feeling they may want to make this their new favorite spot!)
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diy project: oil and vinegar bottles

in a bout of spring cleaning energy, we attacked our cluttered mess of cooking oils and vinegars in the kitchen. we love to have inspiration while cooking, and now that we’ve re-bottled and relabeled these, they are an attractive arrangement pretty enoug...
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diy project: samantha’s faux-suzani pillow how-to

this fun faux-suzani project comes from samantha baldwin from the new york examiner. inspired by a suzani shown on the home of elle decor, samantha decided to create her own budget friendly faux-suzani pillow using felt. she was kind enough to share the ...
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Typewriter Outfitted With Joystick Is The Only PC Gaming Accessory You Need [Gaming]






This typewriter will look familiar to many of you—in fact, your parents might still have one tucked away, like mine do. I'm willing to bet your 'rents didn't have a giant red joystick sticking out o...
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Turn Your DSLR Into a Pinhole Camera [DIY]






Want to turn back the clock on that expensive DSLR rig of yours, and transform it into a classic pinhole camera instead? Yes? Great, because what we have here, courtesy photo pro Stephanie Zettl, are inst...
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No One Messes With the Kid Who Has the Pet Dragon [DIY]






Two high school DIY-ers will present Saphira, their animatronic dragon, at the upcoming Bay Area Maker Faire. I'm not sure they quite understood when the guidance counselor told them to stand up to bullie...
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How to Make a DIY Micro SIM to SIM Adapter [DIY]






We've shown you how to turn a regular SIM into a Micro SIM, but what if you want to do things the other way around? Here's how to turn a Micro SIM into a regular-sized SIM card. More »

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Home Depot Ordered To Pay $25 Million For Stealing Inventor's Safety Gizmo [Lawsuits]






Years ago, Floridian inventor Michael Powell pitched Home Depot a device that would keep its employees' fingers safe when cutting wood for customers. It worked so well that they stole his idea. Now Powell...
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Build a Mood Ring For the Entire World [DIY]






How's the world feeling right now? There's only one way to find out—build yourself one of these handsome Arduino-powered, Twitter-parsing LED mood lights. More »






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Is the Boss Coming? Up Periscope! [DIY]






Working from home, the post-man's the only person I have to watch out for, so cubicle-dwellers will have greater need for a boss-watching periscope than I do. Using a few supplies you'll be closing the Gi...
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Sony CyberShot Digital Camera Innards Stuffed Into Old Film Leica Body [Cameras]






As evidenced by the video below, this piece of DIY hackery actually works. While the body isn't a genuine Leica II camera (instead, a Zorki 1 clone), it goes nicely with the Sony DSC-WX1 innards built int...
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Crazy DIY Project: Three-Level Imperial Walker Bunk Bed [DIY]






Not to be outdone by the guy who built an Imperial Walker bunk bed for his son, one of our readers built a triple bunk bed Imperial Walker. Crazy? Yes. Awesome? Oh yes! More »






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david stark’s purely paper flower shoppe + DIY project

[i'm thrilled to welcome david stark back to d*s for another special guest post to celebrate his west elm pop up shop this thursday and friday. if you're town in town i hope you'll check it out!]
I hope you’ll come visit us Thursday and Friday! We’ve c...
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diy project: halligan’s pocket watch wall clock


At my day job I’ve been working on a line of Alice in Wonderland jewelry. I’ve had white rabbits wearing waist coats, mad tea parties, and pocket watches floating around in my mind for weeks now! This project will help you create a giant si...
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diy project: kate’s paper clock

this is one of the easiest projects i have made to date, and these nifty clocks have endless possibilities for customization. i can’t take credit for the brilliant idea however – these clocks are inspired by the gorgeous ones created by jap...
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diy project: felt bag from scandinavian needlecraft

i’ve had the book scandinavian needlecraft (cico books, 2010 $19.95) sitting on my couch for a few weeks now, just drooling over all the projects i’d like to attempt (and will probably never fully finish). author clare youngs has gathered tog...
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Music-Making Overhead Projector Lets Your Third Grade Teacher Rock Out [Schoolhouserock]






Overheard projectors were never the most glamorous educational technology—that first Smart Board was some Star Trek-type shit!—but they could be found in pretty much every classroom growing up...
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The Secrets of Eccentric, Mad-Scientist RadioShacks [DIY]






They're described as "eccentric, mad-scientist RadioShacks" and they're full of gadget guts, cables, and parts you won't find in the average, corporate-owned locations. Run by "RadioShack nostalgics" who ...
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Super Mario World, On the iPad, With a Wiimote [Ipad]






After jailbreaking your iPad, you can install SNES4iPhone, which will not only play SNES romz—it will open the Bluetooth stack, allowing you to play Mario with a Wiimote. Nintendotacular! [Instruct...
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Make Your Own MicroSIM [DIY]






Have a SIM card that, for some reason (the iPad), you'd like to chop down to MicroSIM form? It's possible, just follow this handy tutorial. (You pretty much just cut the casing very carefully, keeping con...
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diy project: david stark’s post-it fridge project

[i'm so thrilled to welcome one of my design idols, david stark, to the site today. david is sharing a fun post-it diy project inspired by his fantastic new book, david stark design. welcome, david!]
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diy project: brittni’s cork containers

one of my favorite things about running d*s is hearing from readers who’ve made the projects we post, or who have been inspired to create something based on a past project. so i was happy to hear from brittni at papernstitch last week about a great...
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diy project: ornithology clock

i don’t know why, but i have clocks on the brain. i like the idea of having a clock in every room, not because i always want to be aware of the time, but because i find the rhythm of clock movements is quite soothing. if you have the depressing ima...
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The Best DIY Arc Reactor Yet [Iron Man]






A three volt battery pack may not be enough to power Iron Man's armor, but it's all the juice you need for this incredible home-made arc reactor. And if you don't believe me, just check out the instructio...
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past & present: kitchen garden history + terra cotta diy

beatrix potter, ‘sketch of a greenhouse, fawe park’ (1903) via the v&a’s exhibition: the real mr. mcgregor’s garden
If I had an outdoor space, I’d have my hands in the dirt right about now. Instead, I’ve been distracting...
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DIY: Run iPad 3G on T-Mobile's EDGE Network [DIY]






The non-carrier locked iPad 3G won't run on other networks without a little love. That love was detailed today by iPad Insider in this untested DIY project. More »






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How To Make A 3G Router [DIY]






Bought a Chumby One and aren't sure what to do with it? Turn the device into a 3G router! It's quick and you'll need nothing but a Chumby One, a 3G USB modem, and these instructions. [BunnieStudios via Ma...
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diy project: twig push-pins and wall hooks

we have a big tree in our back yard that has become somewhat problematic. it grows at a very perilous 45 degree angle; i think it’s because its roots were dislodged by the placement of the neighboring fence and paved ground. anyway, our landlord h...
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diy project: filament lights


we were feeling inspired by all of the beautiful filament light bulbs we keep seeing! this week we took on making some of our own lights, something that sarah was in need of for her place. a trip to a lamp supply store provided a wealth of ideas, and we...
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sewing 101: make a wine bottle cozy

Looking for a quick and easy hostess gift, or just want to add a bit of craftiness to your kitchen? This little bottle cozy is just the thing. It’s super simple to make, so even complete sewing newbies shouldn’t be afraid to give it a try. (And if you do...
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diy project: may day floral door basket

we’ve got four great diy projects coming up today, so i wanted to start the do-it-yourself celebration with a fun post from floral designer jaime giorgi. based in burlington, vermont (but moving to napa this june!), jaime runs the monkey flower gro...
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This Shrimp Was Once a Bendy Straw [DIY]






Turn a bendy straw into a shrimp with a pair of scissors and a few folds. The result is about as tasty as imitation crab meat. [InstructionsJP/InstructionsENG via Recylclart via Make:] More »...
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The Coke Bottle Cheat Sheet [DIY]






If you have a printer/scanner and a bottle of Coke, you can make one of the most epic cheat sheets of all time. This method looks harder than studying...but also a bit more fun. [EatLiver via 9GAG via the...
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Emotiv Headset Controls Rovio Robot Via Brainwaves [DIY]






You've seen Rovio hackery before, but not like this. Not with MIND CONTROL and Skype both involved. Emotiv Systems' headset is used to control the Rovio, with the signal being carried to the robot over Sk...
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The Lazy Cheapskate's Automated Lawnmower [DIY]






If you've got a self-propelled lawnmower, a stake, and some rope then there's no reason to waste your day sweating in the yard. Just use a setup like this and your lawnmower will do all the work on autop...
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Staring Down the Barrel Of an MK-19 Grenade Nerf Launcher [DIY]






If you're someone who confuses paintball war with real war, you'll be verrrrry interested in this MK-19 belt-fed Nerf launcher. The DIY shoots 2.5 rockets/second, weighs 100 pounds, and guarantees that e...
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we like it wild: diy flower lab (part 2)

While browsing around the kitchen section at IKEA a few days ago (and returning a few unused items from Jill’s wedding- we’ll be doing a special post about it with all kinds of juicy details in a few weeks!), we were inspired to talk about...
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iFixit Expands Guides to More Than Just Macs [DIY]






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An Original Game Boy Gussied Up With a GBA Screen [Hacks]






The terrible screen on the original Game Boy keeps it from being a retro device I want to use. But this mod, which crams a GBA screen inside, made me fall in love all over again. [Flickr via Oh Gizmo!] ...
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