DIY

Update: The N+EW Now Comes With Lights and More

by Gloria Campos

Chilean graphic designer, Rodrigo Alonso Schramm has done it again and again.

Make A Laptop Sleeve Out Of A Three Ring Binder

by Make It Yourself

Laptop sleeves can be a bit pricy, so your best and cheapest alternative would be to use an old accessory you might not have seen in ages.

Make A Wooden Ski Shelf

by Make It Yourself

Storage shelves are meant to be simple, but why be original when you can create a unique unit that will pressure you to be organized.

Need Three Tables In One? Try A nea Studio Vanity Table

by Toby

The nea Studio of Oslo and New York has designed this neat sculptured table that performs triple duty. It's call the Vanity Table, so the name's a dead giveaway for its first function, but it can also be used as a small desk or an entry table.

How To Make A Drinking Straw Pendant Light

by Make It Yourself

Abstract objects can be a bit weird but people seem to like creations like the following trendy DIY project.

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Create A Colour Filter For Your Camera

by Make It Yourself

Looking to add some more flair to your MySpace or Facebook profile picture? Then try out this DIY project that will you have you uploading a new photograph with just a few snips and clicks.

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Ancient Chinese Puzzle Brings New Characters To Your Walls

by Toby

Tangram puzzles are still made and still played all over the world. But designer Daniele Lago has put together some elegant geometric shapes that you can play with on your walls, making real characters out of the components, and some extra storage room for books, cd's, office files, and curios.

How To Make A Paperback Book

by Make It Yourself

If you’re an aspiring novelist then this DIY is perfect for you as its all about how to bind a story together in a professional way.

Add Some Colour And Life To An Engraving

by Make It Yourself

Extremely different from most DIYs, this creative project uses an artistic touch that delivers a bright, outstanding result.

How To Make A Skateboard Sail

by Make It Yourself

A lot of individuals don’t look at skateboarding in a positive light. Some seem to think the sport isn’t exciting because they assume it doesn’t take a lot of effort and skill. But this outlook might change when you combine skateboarding with one summer activity that’s been around for decades.

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Make Your Own Paper Wallet

by Make It Yourself

Finding a wallet that suits you can be as frustrating as picking out furniture for your house, especially if you’re a young adult. So why not make one that suits your own style?

How To Build A Pair Of Stereo Speakers

by Make It Yourself

Woodworking projects can be extremely hard to do if you don’t know anything about the different machines. However, with some assistance from a friend and some handy instructions, you might just be able to make something rather unique: like your own pair of speakers.

How To Make A Rule Organ

by Make It Yourself

Even if it was created out of sheer boredom, this DIY takes one of the most popular school items and turns it into a neat invention that can help pass the time.

How To Make A Decorative Lamp For Your Home

by Make It Yourself

Since a lot of DIYs are mostly electronics, a few aspiring individuals have tried to come up with some simple and easy inventions geared towards those that aren’t techies. The following is just one of those projects that get you away from technology.

How To Make Your Own Custom Fisheye Lens

by Make It Yourself

Don't feel like emptying your bank account to purchase a fisheye lens? Then why not try to make your own lens with help from one determined inventor!

Deter Car Stereo Thieves using this Simple Trick

by George Delozier

Car stereos are one of the easiest and most rewarding upgrades you can make to your vehicle. However, in many cases this will also put a huge target on every side of your vehicle as well. If you have already made this upgrade, or are planning to in the future, this simple trick may just save you from losing out.

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This DIY Design Project Is One For The BOTTLEBOY!

by Toby

Of course, you could mount some metal hooks on your walls to hang your handbag or hat when you come in the door. But the Bottleboy has so much more appeal, recycles a PET plastic bottle, and makes a great DIY project: you can make one Bottleboy hook or a whole wardrobe full of them!

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How To Make A ChapStick LED Flashlight

by Make It Yourself

Creativity and imagination can make a person’s lifestyle a lot more interesting. In this case, the traits just happened to make an inventors idea-light bulb flicker.

Ponoko Lets You Create And Sell Your Own Products

by Pria Ingrum

Do you have a design idea for jewelry or other products but don't know where or how to get started? There is now a solution in Ponoko, the world's largest marketplace for product plans.

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How To Make Your Very Own iPhone Charger

by Make It Yourself

With help from some simple instructions, building a personal charger for your iPhone can be pretty straight-forward, even if you’re not that great with electronics.