Another Mac CRT Monitor Hamster House
Unplggd reader Mod Mischief noted that there was a better looking version of the same idea we posted earlier this week of an old iMac repurposed into a hamster house, and upon review, we have to whole...
Posts tagged “DIY”
How To: Unclog a Toilet with Dishwasher Detergent
Modern day toilets now feature an unprecedented number of features including automatic seat lowering, odor repellent, and even washer attachments, but one thing you can't get around is the fact that p...
Home Office and Crafting Room Roundup
This month over at Apartment Therapy, our team has been busy sharing great idea for arts, crafts and collections in the home. And while researching sewing and craft rooms, we realized that many of th...
Easy Garden Party Lights from Plastic Pails
We love fall down here in the South! After enduring grueling months of the hot southern sun, the cool crisp fall air feels great and makes us want to enjoy our front porches. We'd stay out all night i...
The Atari Laptop
Old School Computer Becomes Portable
With the new video gaming systems on the market, a lot of us still remember fondly where it all started. By this, we don't mean the NES, but actually Atari and Commodore computers. These were the firs...
The Incredible DIY Rotating LEGO Iphone Dock
We love LEGO bricks. They remind us of when we were younger and had a lot of fun on our agendas, instead of chores and meetings. Well, don't discount the use of your old LEGO bricks just yet. It seems...
Use a Thermostat to Contol a Space Heater
With DIY projects, it's easy to go from professional MacGyver status to jury rigged disaster. With that in mind, be careful with this one—something about it just screams "Fire hazard!"...
LED Meets DIY Decor
New York Times
Yesterday's New York Times included this interesting article about incorporating LED lighting into home decor as an example of "the softer side of technology" amongst the DIY decor set, primarily abou...
Use a Paper Clip and Only One Battery to Power a Remote
The remote died? You've only got one spare battery? Top Chef starts in 10 minutes? Well, sometimes you've just got to make do with what you have......
If DIY-Laptop Customization Scares You Try Vinylville
School is starting and that new laptop that you got needs to be customized, otherwise it will just look like everyone else's. Apart from looking good, if it's tastefully done, you'll recognize your la...
Cable "Gutter" From a $4.99 Ikea Hanger Rack
Moving affords you the opportunity to re-purpose your old stuff (When I downsized to a smaller workspace, my Ikea Mikael desk was cut down to become a coffee table). If you're moving to a warm climate...
Create Your Own Cheap Cable Management System Using a Coat Hanger
There's one thing that we really don't like here at Unplggd: it's messy wires. We try to stay away from them as much as possible. It's not always easy since the modern home theater and office are fill...
Mark's Birdhouse Speaker Project
Unplggd reader Mark Fischer sent us this very cool and crafty DIY speaker enclosure made with plywood and a Dayton DTA T Digital Amp powerin a single HiVi B3N 3" driver, designed to go into his child...
iPhone Dock From an iPhone Box
If your iMac, MacBook Pro, iPod and iPhone sitting on your desk don't already scream "Apple-head!," try this on for size: Make an iPhone dock from the box your iPhone came in for a completely over-App...
Use Spiral Notebook Binding to Manage Wires
What do we have here? Well it looks like a simple solution to a common problem using only stuff you've probably already got collecting dust in a closet somewhere. We'll file this one under "Why didn't...
DIY: Chipamp.com Gainclone Chip Amp Kit Part 4
It's been a while since I've written about this amp and I figured it was time for an update. I am actually looking for suggestions on the finishing color, so feel free to chime in in the comments....
DIY a Dorm-Approved Air Conditioner
Believe it or not, college co-eds, but dorms have rules. Lots of 'em. To avoid breaking every. single. one., why not stick to the guidelines about appliances and make a do-it-yourself air conditioner....
10 DIY Projects That Will Save You Money & Space
Back to school season seems to fuel the diy and creative spirit around your spaces. You can't help but be thrifty and creative with new spaces that seem smaller and more akward (the closest outlet...
Beats on Tape: iPod Cases Get Green(er)
Apparently we're not the only ones who love the idea of reusing old cassette tapes. Here, Canadian Contexture Design of Vancouver demonstrates that retro can still fire the fuel of "greenovation," wit...
Do-It-Yourself Washer and Dryer Pedestals
We've seen a lot of chatter about your least favorite household chores, and laundry—with the tedious sorting and folding—always ranks high on the hate list. So we're all for anything that ...
Electronics iPhone App Helps With DIY Projects
When you're looking to make home improvements, hiring a pro is always the best option for those who can afford it. But if you're a little shallow in the pocket, taking on a do-it-yourself home improve...
Look! Use a Whiteboard as a Desktop
Whiteboards, whether adapted for use in the home or in the office, are a great tool for brainstorming, jotting down notes and keeping a daily score of the To-Do's, Have-Done's and "Please don't forget...
Make Your Own Custom Lamp Out of Ikea Parts
So you are moving again or changing the look of your place. You've decided that a particular piece of furniture or lamp isn't going to make it into the new place. However before you throw it out, you ...
Download a Free DIY Box Lamp Plan via Ponoko
Designer MadebyDan from Wellington, New Zealand has uploaded and is sharing free plans for anyone and everyone to make their own DIY box lamp. There's a catch though; unless you have access to your ow...
DIY Track Lighting In Any Room in the House
Track lighting, several movable lamps along a wired track, is the perfect solution for highlighting artwork on the walls, collections on shelves or your home's architectural details. But it can also j...
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