A lot of electronics use up power even when they’re turned off. The easy fix for this is to simply turn off your power board, but if you want to root out and identify the source, Popular Mechanics shows you how to build your own Electromagnetic Interface (EMI) detector.
It doesn’t matter how clean you think you are, your stuff is bound to get a little stinky once in a while. That means your clothes, shoes, carpets, couches, and who knows what else. So what’s the best way to handle the stench? Let’s take a look.
A good carabiner or s-biner makes a great keychain — it can clip to your belt or your bag so you never lose it, and you can keep more than one ring of keys on it. Plus, it hangs up nicely on hooks or magnetic holders with no fuss. Even so, Instructables user elplatt lost a keyfob from one because the carabiner latch came open one day. Committed to never let that happen again, he grabbed some heat shrink tubing, a heat gun, and went to work.
We’ve shown you four different ways to tie a tie, but if you’re really in a jam, this method will give you some serious speed without sacrificing sharp looks.
This DIY project proves a bread box can be useful for more than just hiding bread. Conceal messy cords and the ugly power strip in this unusual charging station for all your gadgets.
Need a pair of safety goggles for your next DIY project? Make has a simple way to create some out of a used soft drink bottle and an elastic band. Here’s what you’ll need.
You spend quite a bit of time in your home, so you probably want it to look nice and feel like a welcoming environment for guests. Putting together a great space can get expensive, but if you can’t spend the cash on upgrades, personal finance blog Wisebread points to a few simple changes you can make to dramatically improve your home.
Leftover wax in a used candle jar is notoriously tricky to clean out. Throwing the candle in a freezer to loosen up the residue may just do the trick.
Smartphone speakers aren’t very useful in a quiet room, and they’re basically pointless with any ambient noise. Use an empty vase or jug instead to amplify and direct the noise.
We’ve shared a lots of different ways to manage the cables under your desk, but Instructables user getgreg offers a simple solution that gives you super easy access to your power strip. All you need is a wire basket.
