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Our Most Popular DIY Hacks Ever

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We’ve been delving into renovation all week, but covering DIY is not a new experience here at Lifehacker HQ. Here’s the most popular DIY-related posts we’ve ever run, based on post views since the beginning of 2008. It’s a diverse mix of cool ideas; enjoy!


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A List Of Free Spirit Level Apps For Your Mobile Phone

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We mentioned a spirit level as a tool box essential earlier this week, and noted that this was now a function you can easily perform with your mobile phone. Here’s a roundup of the (many) free apps available to turn your phone into a useful spirit level.


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Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Remodelling

It’s easy to overspend on home remodelling projects. If you’re looking for a good return on investment, there are a couple of renovation budget areas you should monitor especially.


April 14, 2011
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Top Tricks For Hassle-Free Painting

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We’re using Renovation Week to kick off our new Reno 101 column, a weekly look at tips and tricks for better DIY practice. And we’re kicking off Reno 101 with a look at one of the most common tasks: painting.


April 13, 2011
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Essential Supplies For DIY And Renovation

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Individual renovation projects will demand specific supplies, but there’s some stuff that’s always worth having around before emergencies arise. Here’s our favourite items which we figure no handyperson’s cupboard should be without.


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The "Soldering Is Easy" Comic Book Teaches You To Solder With Step-By-Step Graphics

We’ve mentioned a few beginner soldering guides on Lifehacker in the past, but if you’re looking for something super-simple and easy to follow, you can’t go wrong with this 7-page comic book.


April 12, 2011
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Can You Renovate If You’re Renting?

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So you’re busting to make some renovations to your property, but you’re renting rather than paying off your own home. What are your options in Australia? The short answer is “not much”.


April 11, 2011
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Assembling The Perfect Toolbox: The Gear You Need

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No matter what renovation project you’re planning, having the right set of tools is essential to getting the job done efficiently and safely. Here’s our take on the essential items that every household needs.


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Tools Ahoy! It’s Renovation Week On Lifehacker

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Home renovation and DIY are two of our favourite topics here at Lifehacker, and this week we’re hammering away with a series of extra post examining how you can renovate more efficiently (and for less money). Welcome to Renovation Week.