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Kano Camera Kit

Don’t buy your kids a camera, let them build one with the Kano Camera Kit

After a successful DIY laptop, a London-based company is close to launching a new DIY Kano camera kit for kids.
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Home improvement made easy: Five ways to find a wall stud

If you're looking to mount objects on your walls, you'll need to rely on framing studs. Here's our easy guide to finding the studs in your home.
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Show off your record collection with this DIY storage frame

Why hide those iconic album covers in a milk crate when you can give them the spotlight they deserve, in a sleek wood frame on the wall?
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You can build this industrial clothes rack in a weekend. We’ll show you how

Why waste money on a crappy clothes rack from Ikea when you can build a stronger, longer-lasting, and better-looking one yourself? In this article we'll show you how to do just that.
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Home8 simplifies home security with its do-it-yourself starter kits

The Home8 DIY security starter kits give users focused functionality while eliminating the need to purchase expensive add-ons. 
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A cut above the rest: Here are the best circular saws money can buy

Hunting for a versatile saw that'll glide through boards, but not break the bank? Look no further than this list of the best circular saws.
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How to clean headlights

Over time, your car's headlights will become cloudy. Thankfully, learning how to clean headlights will restore clarity and improve safety.
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These magnetic hooks will help you clear up clutter and organize your home

No one ever complains about having too much storage space, and these magnetic hooks will help you clear up some clutter and get organized.
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These home improvement apps put a toolkit and design studio in your pocket

Tackling a do-it-yourself project over the summer? Here are the best home improvement apps for iOS and Android to enhance your work.
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Two-player do-it-yourself pinball machines doubles up the fun

Pinball is making a comeback, but how do you make it twice as fun? Make it two player, of course. And you can build one for yourself.
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Powered by Google Assistant, this robot bartender can take verbal drink orders

Google Assistant can carry out images searches, cue up your favorite Netflix shows, read you the news, and… mix you a mean cocktail?
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Fail like you mean it: Here are the 10 worst Pinterest disasters on the internet

Pinterest is a great place to find DIY projects, though, some of these are easier than others. Here are 10 of our favorite Pinterest fails.
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Build your own Google Home with the latest issue of The MagPi

In the latest issue of The MagPi, the Raspberry Pi foundation has included a free hardware kit from Google to add voice interaction.
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The coolest Arduino projects you can build at home

If you really want to show off your DIY skills, Arduino projects can be useful, beautiful, and impressive. Check out some of our favorites.
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Why are lenses so expensive? Watch this Swedish inventor design his own Pretzeval

Think lenses are expensive? Watch how meticulous the process is as this inventor crafts his own Pretzeval, basically from scratch.
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Missed out on the NES Classic? Don’t worry, building one is easier than you think

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If you love falling asleep to the sound of rain hitting the roof, put a cot in the Cloud House

Artist Matthew Mazzotta's Cloud House recycles rainwater in whimsical open design. Anyone sitting on a chair in the house triggers rainfall.
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Autoset smart miter saw fence will put an end to poorly cut wood

Ever tried a spot of DIY and ended up wasting good wood by making the wrong cut? This Kickstarter smart miter saw fence can help.
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For exactly zero dollars, this photographer built a working lens out of trash

With a bit of scavenging, some rubber bands, a few minutes of time, and some luck, you can build a full-frame 135mm lens.
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Meet Braeön: A new material that’s stronger than steel, more versatile than duct tape

We may have found the world’s strongest material hidden in plain site in a Kickstarter campaign for a thin polymer ribbon called Braeön.
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Snap the ultimate selfie with this extreme DIY ring light

Tech learning company Adafruit has a new tutorial -- and it's all about getting the perfect light for smartphone shots.
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Backpacker turns Ikea's strangely tough shopping bags into an ultralight backpack

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A modder created his own three-screen Project Valerie laptop using glue, hinges

One YouTuber revealed how he recreated Razer's Project Valerie prototype gaming laptop using two USB-based screens, door hinges, and glue.
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DIY lace-tightening shoes are where Lego meets ‘Back to the Future Part II’

Always dreamed of 'Back to the Future Part II'-style shoes? Vimal Patel created his own with Lego, old sneakers and a glue gun.
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How to improve your product photography for less than $10

YouTuber Savvy Seller has taken the time to show off her cheap and simple solution to better product photography.
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5 innovative ways to use a plastic bag in photography

To make the most out of plastic bags before you recycle them, here are 5 simple ways you can use a plastic bag to stylize your photos.
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Legend of Zelda-themed billiards table is the ultimate gaming homage

To help a Los Angeles-area man take his Legend of Zelda fandom to a new level, YouTube series Super-Fan Builds built him a unique Zelda pool table.
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This $5, 10-minute DIY light tent makes shooting product photos a breeze

Have something to sell on eBay or Etsy? Here's how to create a DIY light tent and capture a professional product photo without pricey photography gear.
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YouTuber uses deceptively cheap DIY studio setup to interview Mandy Moore

You can find countless examples online of inexpensive gear being used to great effect, and we have another one of those for you to enjoy here today.
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Celebrate Your Love For Stranger Things this Halloween with this DIY light kit

Fans of the overnight Netflix hit series will be pleased to find instructions on how to create their own LED light kit to communicate with the dead.
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Keep your camera gear organized with these 3 do-it-yourself projects

We've gathered three different DIY hacks to help keep your camera gear looking good in storage while also keeping it organized.
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Inventive startup LittleBits brings Bluetooth bit to its Gizmos & Gadgets Kit

Kids spending too much time on their phone? LittleBits wants to help with its revamped Gizmos & Gadgets Kit.
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Weekend Workshop: Keep on rocking off the grid with a DIY solar Bluetooth speaker

Forget traditional battery-powered radios, with this week's Weekend Workshop project you'll be harnessing the power of the sun to jam your tunes in no time.
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This $115 Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to start your DIY journey

Raspberry Pi aficionados who are short on time -- and cash -- will love this Raspberry Pi bundle, which comes with a 7-inch LCD for a mere $115.