You love music, but even if you consider yourself a true audiophile, the cost of high-end sound can be, frankly, a little absurd. We talked with a handful of audio experts to find out how to get audiophile-calibre sound without emptying your savings account. Here’s what they had to say. More »
Here’s a cheap and quick way to colour code your keys: Cover ‘em with balloons. They’re easier to get on than the rubber covers you get from the hardware store, and you have lots of colour choices at your disposal. More »
Want your printer out of sight? Hack an IKEA dresser and create a hinged drawer front. More »
If your toolkit is organised by shoving everything you own into a box, it might be time to organise the mess. DIY blog Apartment Therapy outlines a trick pulled from the new issue of Martha Stewart Living for dividing your tools by project to give you better access to what you need. More »
We all occasionally need to take a night-time trip to the bathroom, but in a state of grogginess we might have trouble finding our way. To solve this problem Instructables user tamberg created a simple motion-controlled lighting system to guide the way. More »
If you have a painting project, you can save a lot of money by buying packages of paint rollers. But when you buy lots of them, or buy the no-name brand, you run the risk of getting paint rollers that are covered in fibres and fluff that will come off and leave you with an uneven coat. Sawdust and Paper Scraps has a great way to prep those rollers for a smooth coat — wrap them in painter’s tape first. More »
The kitchen drawer is a great place to hang your towels, but every time you open the drawer, the towel falls to the ground. Instructables user noahw solves this annoyance with our favourite office supply: the binder clip. More »
A good stud finder is an excellent addition to any toolbox, but if you don’t have one, this tip from a general contractor over at Houzz is a money-saver. Get the strongest magnet you can find and wrap it in painter’s tape, leaving enough loose that you can use as a handle. Then drag the magnet across the wall where you want to find a stud. More »
It’s recommended you flip your mattress four times a year, but it’s difficult to remember to actually flip it on time. To help you remember, Martha Stewart recommends the same trick hotels use: add labels to the mattress with the month the mattress needs flipping. More »
