There is something special about the tricks people come up with to turn unwanted objects into something fresh and useful. Turning an old gadget or piece of furniture into something completely new is a great way to extend its life; here are some of our favourite conversions from the last year. More »
The cardboard tube inside rolls of cling wrap or aluminium foil is particularly sturdy and well-suited for craft projects. Turn one of those sturdy tubes into attractive napkin holders with this tutorial. More »
Inspired by our guide to giving an old laptop new life with cheap or free projects, Lifehacker reader Brian turned his aging Dell laptop into an incredible under-the-cabinet kitchen PC. More »
DIY web site Instructables posts a detailed step-by-step guide for repurposing the keys from an old keyboard as thumbtacks. All you’ll need to pull it off is the keyboard, round-topped push pins, a drill, and some hot glue. It’s quick, easy, and decidedly cool if you’ve got a nostalgic kick for retro computing.
Keyboard Thumbtacks [Instructables]
