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Ed. note: Senior Editor of MAKE magazine Phil Torrone joins us to celebrate more modern-day MacGyvers as we continue DIY week at Lifehacker. Today’s makers: Christy Canida and Eric Wilhelm, the DIY gurus behind the much-loved Instructables.
If the DIY community had a universal symbol, it most certainly would be a roll of duct tape. Inexpensive, abundant, strong, and ready to stick to nearly anything, this versatile DIY companion is a must in your DIY toolkit.
Ed. note: Authors Gever Tulley and Julie Spiegler’s Fifty Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) builds on the premise that “dangerous” things we avoid are often eye-opening and educational. One such dangerous thing: Cooking food in your dishwasher.
Knowing how to do things yourself is a great way to save money and be less reliant on repairmen and buying expensive replacements. Increase your DIY knowledge for free with this handy list.
Ed. note: Senior Editor of MAKE magazine Phil Torrone joins us to celebrate a few modern-day MacGyvers as we continue DIY week at Lifehacker. Today’s maker(s): EVIL MAD SCIENTIST LABORATORIES, the dynamic duo Lenore M. Edman and Windell H. Oskay.
Ed. note: If you’re inspired to tackle a DIY project this week that involves computers or small parts, reader delphinus87 has a simple tip on keeping tiny screws together with an office supply standard.
The awesome thing about pegboards is how easy they make sorting and organising your tools. The not-so-awesome thing about pegboards is how they’re nailed to the wall. This DIY pegboard cart let’s you bring the organisation with you.
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Ed. note: All this week, Senior Editor of MAKE magazine Phil Torrone is joining us to highlight a few modern day MacGyvers as we continue celebrating the DIY ethic at Lifehacker. Today’s maker: HAM radio enthusiast Diana Eng.
Whether you’ve bootstrapped a business with the bare minimum, built something amazing out of spare parts, or simply rescued a party without a bottle opener, we know you’ve got a DIY story to tell. We’d love to hear it and share it.
