Posts Tagged ‘do it yourself’

Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Making Your Stuff Last Longer

We live in a disposable world, but just because things weren’t made to last doesn’t mean you can’t make them. These 10 tips and tricks will help you squeeze more life from your batteries, appliances, flowers, razor blades, and more. Photo by smplyme84. 10. Get More Life from Your Appliances If you’re lucky, a good [...]

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Remove a Stripped Screw with a Rubber Band

Remove a Stripped Screw with a Rubber Band

The head of the screw you stripped while you were hanging that shelf may not have seemed like a big deal at the time—until you needed to unscrew it, that is. Next time you’re having trouble, try a rubber band. Home hacks and design blog Apartment Therapy offers a a few simple, smart tips for [...]

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Do-It-Yourself PC Builder’s Guide: How Cheap Is Too Cheap?

Do-It-Yourself PC Builder's Guide: How Cheap Is Too Cheap?

We asked Maximum PC’s Will Smith to describe the cheapest PC you can build, and he said he’d do it, if only to talk you out of spending so little. Here’s what you gain, and lose, by going ultra cheap. Over at Maximum PC, we just posted a guide that show’s you everything you need [...]

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