Monthly Archives: March 2012

If you have a pair of jeans that is beyond repair you can repurpose them into a gardening (or other activity) apron by cutting away everything not part of the apron. More » Full Article

Chrome: If you like to pin your tabs in Chrome you may have noticed that you usually lose new item notifcations that several sites such as Gmail, Facebook, and others add to the page title. With Chrome extension Icon Badger … Continue reading →

If you grow blueberries or other fruiting plants that are preyed upon by birds you can keep the winged thieves at bay while allowing access to your plants for honeybees by using inexpensive wildlife netting and a PVC frame for … Continue reading →

If your home or office has unique security challenges or you just want the geek cred you assemble a system to open a door via an RFID signal. At around $100 the parts aren’t expensive, but in addition to basic … Continue reading →

If you’ve lost a 72mm lens cap Flickr user Frans Leys advises that you can use a lid from a 220gr jar of Nutella; it’s a perfect fit. The 220gr jar is not the standard size sold in America but … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to store your shoes that has a unique look consider making this PVC shoe rack. All you need to do is buy 4-in or 6-in diameter PVC pipe and cut it into lengths … Continue reading →