There’s a gap between ‘wanting’ and ‘doing’ for most of our big ambitions. Before you start trying to close it, ask yourself these two questions. They might save you some time.

“The most successful things I’ve done have one thing in common: I’ve done them at least 100 times,” says writer Josh Spector. He turned this observation into a principle: If you want to start a project, commit to 100 iterations, however you can.

When most business think about archiving records or customer relationship management, they think in terms of years. But for the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, they need to keep meticulous records of burial plots, memorial gardens and other assets for decades - and, in some cases, for ever. I spoke with Tony Saulters, the head of customer strategy and communications for the Adelaide Cemerteries Authority about the technology behind this fascinating business.

Video: If you're looking for a great weekend project that will make your dog one happy pooch, this insulated dog house is perfect. It looks great and will keep your dog nice and comfy year round.

Whether you're after a classic three-string cigar box guitar, a wooden snare drum or a Blue Man Group-inspired PVC pipe organ, Cigar Box Nation has a massive repository of kits, plans and free DIY instrument instructions to help you make whatever you'd like to play from whatever you can scrounge up.

Sure, the toy itself is cool, but half the fun of a Hatchimal is the surprise. This tutorial shows you how to make your own version of a "Hatchimal" with papier mache. Your kids will know the difference, but it's a fun project nonetheless.

There's something quite special that happens when we reflect on what we've done. Well, two things, actually. One is that we gain a better understanding of what we've done or learned. The other is that our self-efficacy improves -- that is, our belief in our own abilities.

A pop-up boot shelf is handy for increasing your storage space and separating delicate items (like eggs or chips) from heavy ones that could damage them when shifting in the boot, but not every car comes with a shelf. Here's how you can make your own with just a few supplies and a little effort.

If you have old instant camera photos lying around, here's a fun way to repurpose them. In the above video, photographer Matt Day shows you how to do an emulsion lift so you can transfer those photos to paper for a vintage, distressed look.

When it comes to tasty beverages, there's more satisfying as getting a fresh can of soda from a vending machine. With this fun DIY build, you can get that experience right from your own locker.

Video: If you need a bed frame that will fit the theme of your kid's room, you can try building it yourself instead of shopping around. This bed frame is sturdy, easy to build and a great starting point for any custom bed a kid will love.

Normal coffee tables are boring. Make one that lights up, runs cool animations to your music and can play games instead.

Making your own screen for backyard movie viewings saves you money over buying an expensive screen, and makes warm weather entertaining easy. Here's how to put your own together with just a couple hours of work and a few supplies.

Sometimes, the best gift you can give is the ability to make something completely new. For the DIYer in your life, a solid new tool, starter kit or organisation tool will make them as happy as can be.

Whether you're building your own computer or making repairs on your house, the do it yourself attitude is always prevalent here at Lifehacker. Here are the best DIY guides, projects and ideas we posted in 2016.

Regardless which productivity system or method you prefer, Zenkit is an all-in-one webapp that can help you manage your big projects and activities using the system that works for you. It's free (for now, it's in beta), but it looks good -- minimal and distraction-free, but powerful under the hood.

Video: If you're looking for a fun weekend project and have a Pi Zero lying around, consider making your own electric, powered skateboard like this one from The Raspberry Pi Guy. Controlled with an old Wiimote and capable of 30km/h, it's not a bad way to get around town.

Web/Android/iOS: Asana, the popular collaborative to-do app and project manager, now has a board system that works pretty much exactly like Trello.

It's easy to throw everything in your kitchen or desk drawers drawers to get them out of sight, but that doesn't take care of the clutter. These DIY organisers will fix the clutter, keep everything easy to reach and they're easy to build to fit any desk or drawer you have.