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DIY Felt iPad Case Keeps Your Tablet Safe

10:30PM October 10, 2011 | Alan Henry

It’s not unreasonable to suggest that if you spend hundreds on a tablet, you can spend more than a few dollars on a case. However, if you’re the crafty type, this felt iPad case is effective, cheap, and looks sharp. More »


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Hide Bars Of Soap Around Your Home For Fresher Smells

6:30AM January 7, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Air fresheners can be pretty expensive, but you can get the same effect for much less money by hiding bars of scented soap around your home. More »


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How To Fix Your Relatives’ Terrible Computer

8:00AM November 27, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Drop your bags, grab a drink, and grab the XP CD—it’s nearly time for the holiday ritual of fixing up your relatives’ computer. Here are some tips and downloads to keep handy while you’re cursing all the auto-starting crapware. More »


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How To Get Crayon Marks Off Your TV Screen

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11:00AM September 11, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Crayon marks are often a challenge to get rid of, but what do you do when your toddler has run wild with the colours on your brand new TV? More »


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Plan And Install A Low-Voltage Lighting System For Your Yard

1:00AM August 9, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Installing accent and security lighting in your yard shouldn’t require an electrician and lots of expensive labour. Low-voltage lighting systems make it easy to plan and install yard lights without a professional. More »


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Display Photos And Artworks Under Shelves

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8:30AM August 4, 2009 | Angus Kidman

If you’re tight on space, then shelving is an essential — and displaying photos or artwork under the shelves is a neat trick for getting even more out of your limited room. More »


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DIY Roach Extermination

4:30AM August 4, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Flies, mosquitoes, and even ants are easy to get rid of in comparison to the dreaded, disgusting household annoyance that is the roach. Fortunately this DIY method aims not only kill this pest, but prevent its relatives from coming to the funeral. More »


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Turn A Pizza Box Into Serving Plates And A Leftovers Container

10:00AM July 30, 2009 | Azadeh Ensha

The next time you order a pizza for yourself and those near and dear to you, don’t just toss the box aside. With a few quick steps, you can transform it into four serving plates and a container for your leftovers. More »


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Can’t Get Windows 7 RC To Install? Try 64-Bit

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4:00PM June 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

My struggles to get Windows 7 RC to install were eventually resolved with a slightly unusual solution: abandoning the 32-bit release in favour of the 64-bit package. More »


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Fix Your PC For National E-Security Awareness Week

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9:00AM June 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

This week is National E-Security Awareness Week. We suspect most Lifehacker readers rank relatively highly on the security awareness scale, but if you’re looking to make sure your PC is as secure as possible, here’s five key articles from the archives to help you (or your friends and family) stay secure. More »