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How To: Use a Seam Ripper to Remove Hair & String More Easily from Your Vacuum's Brush Roll
Vacuuming is an easy, almost effortless task. With a few pushes of the vacuum, we can pick up pet hair, loose fluff, and other dirt and debris tracked across our floors. Yet there's one culprit that's harder to beat than all others—long strands of human hair.
How To: Make a Pendant Lamp
Not sure how or what kind of lights to add to a room in your rental? Consider making your own pendant lamps from materials you can recycle from your closet and kitchen. This is a do it yourself lighting project on a budget that's perfect for renters and anyone needing to add light to a room. You'll see how easy it is to make customized pendant lamps that will add that extra touch of style to any room, no electrical wiring needed!
News: How to Make a DIY Lightsaber Lamp
Check out this sweet DIY tutorial on how to make a nerdy lamp out of a lightsaber! HOWTO: DIY Star Wars Light Saber Lamp | Geek Crafts.
News: How to Make Bookends from Old VHS Tapes
Check out this awesome tutorial that shows you how to make a useful bookend using recycled materials. I think this is cool because you could even disguise the VHS tape to look like a book. Crafting with VHS Tapes - CraftStylish.
How To: Eradicate Headphone Cord Clutter with a Spare Bobby Pin
Isn't putting headphones in your pocket the worst thing ever? It doesn't matter how strategically you place them in your pocket, or how neatly you place them in, they always come out looking like a highway crash. However, I have a quick fix for you that will combat those pocket gremlins that never fail to tangle pocket-stashed headphones.
How To: Make a Non-Extinguishable WD-40 Stove
Stove that you cant extinguish very easy. To make this survival stove, you will need WD-40, a paper towel, and a lighter.
News: How to Make a Storm Trooper Helmet Out of Old Milk Jugs
Check this cool tutorial that show you how to make a sweet Storm Trooper helmet out of junk! It's cheap and very fun to make! Let's hope that after you make it, you actually are able to hit stuff you shoot at with your laser gun though. Milk Jug Storm Trooper Helmet.
News: DIY Cork Board for Dorm Rooms
Check out this cool cork board idea I found! How to Make a DIY Pinboard: Tutorial With Stylist Megan Morton | The Stir.
News: DIY Chalkboard Paint
Check out this cheap recipe for homemade chalkboard paint! It's easy, and convenient. Honeysuckle Pink Chalkboard with Homemade Chalkboard Paint.
How To: Make a Tear-Free Bath Rinse Cup for Kids
For those of us with small children, bath time can be very fun. Kids usually love splashing about and playing with their toys in the water! One thing they don't love however, is getting water in their eyes or on their face.
News: Avoid Light Bulb Explosion with This Extending Light Bulb Changer
Changing light bulbs that are high up can be scary! You're always in danger of falling victim to a bulb explosion! Check out this tutorial to show you a MacGyver style way to make a device to help prevent this. ShutterSparks: High Light Bulb Changer.
News: DIY Insect Repellent
Check out this homemade insect repellent idea. It is pretty awesome. Bug bites are the worst, so this might just be the answer to combat them on a budget. Safe, DIY Insect Repellents.
News: How to Make a Nerdy Cat Bed from a Computer Monitor
Check out how to make a sweet cat bed out of an old computer monitor! Make a Cat Bed from a Computer Monitor.
News: How to Combat Achey Hands During PC Gaming
I don't know about you, but one of the main reasons I don't play very many PC games is because it hurts my hands to move with the WASD key combo.
Dash Mount Phone Holder: Another Way
So this is what I did for the dashbount phone holder. I used a cologne box. A lot of them come with another box inside thats much more sturdier than the one on the ouside.
News: How to Turn an NES Cartridge into a Harmonica
Check out this awesome tutorial on how to turn an old, dusty NES game into a sweet musical instrument. The HarmoNESica.
News: How to Make an Awesome, Nerdy Cup Sleeve
Check out how to make this sweet cup sleeve that any and all geeks will appreciate! Cup Sleeve | Nerdy Crafts.
News: Behind the Scenes Herb Dryer
This was a picture my wife took as I made the herb dryer...my son wanted to help!