diy
Fix
Build Your Own 3D Camera Rig With Two Hacked Canon Cameras
11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | You don’t need to spend a mint on the new 3D-capable camera from Fuji. You can throw two basic Canon point-and-shoot cameras together with $US20 worth of parts and make your own for 3D fun. More »
Fix
Make A Lighted Christmas Ball
9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re tired of the same old outdoor Christmas decorating routine of simply wrapping a tree in lights, you’ll definitely want to check out these lighted tree balls, a cheap and novel way to brighten your neighbourhood. More »
Fix
Make A Wine Tote Out Of Your Old Clothes
3:00AM Lisa Hoover | Have an old t-shirt or skirt lying around? With little more than a pair of scissors and a sewing machine, you can turn your old clothes into a nifty wine tote for that bottle of Merlot you’re giving to mum. More »
Fix
Give Wireless Charging Mats A Natural Wood Look
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Wireless charging mats are a clever way to charge your gadgets without cords or power bricks, but a big black mat can easily stick out in any room. Instructables shows you how to make a more stylish wooden induction charger. More »
Fix
DIY Cameraphone Zoom And Lighting Lens
6:30AM Whitson Gordon | If the iPhone’s zoom just isn’t doing it for you, and you prefer a higher-quality optical zoom to lesser digital zoom apps, DIY website Instructables details how to make a contraption that’ll help you achieve just the frame you’re looking for. More »
Fix
Creatively Display Your Cables When Hiding’s Not An Option
5:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | We’ve talked time and time again about new and different ways to hide the unsightly cable nests lurking in your home. Instead of squirreling them away, artist Maisie Maud Broadhead cleverly decorates with them in plain sight. More »
Fix
DIY Bike Repair Stand
9:30AM Whitson Gordon | If your bike gets a lot of use, it needs regular repairs and tune-ups. Bike repair stands aren’t free, but biking weblog The Pedal Pusher has a solution that’s far from expensive. More »
Fix
Hide Ugly Door Buzzers With A Hinged Mirror
8:30AM Whitson Gordon | No matter how nice the pads, some rental buildings have very ugly legacy items in plain view: intercoms, doorbells, even exposed electrical boxes. Home improvement website Unplgged has an easy solution for covering them up. More »
Fix
Make A Detachable Fish Eye Lens Adaptor On The Cheap
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Purchasing specialty lenses for your camera can be costly, especially when they’re really only good for one style of photo. Stick to your traditional lens and utilise a peep-hole to create a fish-eye effect without the extra cost. More »
Fix
