Winter will soon be upon us and temperatures are starting to plunge for most of us. Unless you're living in California or Florida, you'll soon be getting ready to see some snow, if you haven't already...
We're not fans of standby lights. Sure, they're electricity vampires, but the worst thing is how annoyingly bright they can be when you're trying to get to sleep in pure darkness. Here's a way to dro...
We're seeing the trend lately that lamps getting proud about showing off their cords, but they've all been high-design (read: really expensive) items—until now......
At Unplggd, we enjoy everything wireless. However, anything that's become wireless usually tends to cost more. With a budget in mind, we set ourselves the task to creating a neat wireless stereo syste...
We love wooden accessories, especially when it comes to cradles for our favorite pieces of technology — cell phones and mp3 players! The only problem is, our pocketbooks don't always allow u...
It's one thing if you buy an ergonomic desk. It's another think to hack existing IKEA furniture to make an ergonomic desk. Joel and Mandy transformed a few IKEA parts into an awesome ergonomic one, wh...
Those nights spent sitting up in bed wondering if the garage door is open will be a thing of the past if you put this DIY project to work in your home......
It's becoming easier and easier to just store your files in the cloud. By cloud, we mean online. For example, a lot of people are now using Google Docs as an easy way to store their files. This makes ...
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...
Here's a mind hack you might not have heard of. Apparently, similar to the way some people alleviate stress by swearing aloud, listening to some extra loud music may actually have some benefits for yo...
In an effort to remain uncluttered and to keep a spartan working space, there are a few ways to keep things clean and tidy. Above all, we like it when wires aren't apparent. It's natural to have a bun...
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...
Have you been over to The Kitchn to see the $30 Kitchen Makeover (above)? What was once a dated 1950's kitchen is now retro-chic, thanks in no small part to a little bit of appliance paint......
So, you're moving into a new place with roommates. Even if your roommate seems nice, do you really trust him/her completely, with all of your belongings? We think that trust is earned and in a communa...
For those of you with valuables to hide, we've shown you how to hide a 'safe' inside of a vintage radio. Here's another DIY storage solution that will make you feel like James Bond......
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....
It's always fun to have some music while you are having some fun in your pool. Sure, there are some great solutions for this problem, but they tend to be on the expensive side. Which is why we thought...
If you're anything like us, you've got a reasonably sized collection of gadgets and home furnishings, as well as some kind of over-sized monstrosity you've done nearly all of your work in during the p...
The older Apple iPods used to come with stands. Nowadays, there aren't any stands included with your purchase. Even so, the free ones were cheap, plastic affairs. Making your own little stand isn't as...
There's nothing worse than being stuck in an airport for a few hours with nothing to do. You'd expect to be able to boot up your laptop and get some free WiFi, but that's just not happening in all air...
We're warning you: this is a pretty advanced little project. But if you've got the tech know-how, come inside to see how you can rig your home computer to turn on from anywhere in the world with a pho...
Summer's here and we are all sweating. If you spend any time outside, you'll end up wet. Things are worse when you get to hotter climates. Summer is also the time for drives to see relatives, friends ...
Subwoofer placement and configuration can come as a tricky affair - some are even a puzzle on their own, but calibration comes especially with its share of frustrations when you don't have a room that...
Summer is upon us and with the heat getting hotter, you might think that there is no relief in sight unless you just put the air conditioner on and let it cool your pad. The trouble is that you'll be ...
You've seen the Sun Jar and you love it. The trouble is the price. You can't just fathom paying $45 for each solar light. You'd be paying almost $500 to light up your garden and your rooms. That just ...
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