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Make your own air conditioner

How to make your own air conditioner

Don't sweat it this summer. Here are step by step instructions on how to make an air conditioner using parts that cost less than $40.

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Make a bristlebot (toothbrush robot, get it?)

How to make a bristlebot (toothbrush robot, get it?)

Turn a toothbrush and an old pager (err... GenY try cellphones) into a really cute robot. We're unsure if bristle angle really matters, but we do agree you need one of those 'expensive' rubber toothed brushes.

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How to fix your Nintento DS touch screen

Fix your Nintento DS touch screen

Over time, the touch screen on the DS Lite can get out of whack. Watch this electronics tutorial video to learn how to recalibrate it ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MaggieMotion | Comments 0
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How to install Blu-ray playback into your home theatre PC

Install Blu-ray playback into your home theatre PC

With Blu-Ray drives selling for as little as $129 it makes sense to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to jump pages in the Amazon Kindle

Jump pages in the Amazon Kindle

Want to skip ahead in an eBook? Here's how to jump to a new location in the Amazon Kindle.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to make a better bounce card

Make a better bounce card

Watch how to make a better bounce card for your camera flash. Using 8 1/2X 11 paper and other household items you will learn to make very ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to make a burglar alarm

Make a burglar alarm

Learn how to make a cheap burglar alarm/trip wire alarm with step by step instructions. This is pretty basic but effective. Cardboard ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to make a copper stencil using your laser printer

Make a copper stencil using your laser printer

Make a copper stencil using your laser printer, etching solution, and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a lensless microscope

Make a lensless microscope

Turn a video camera into a lensless microscope and record what you see! This is a fun and easy project to do.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a night vision flashlight

Make a night vision flashlight

Got an old TV remote control lying around? Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to turn an old remote control into an infrared ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 3
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How to print photos in standalone mode with the Epson printer

Print photos in standalone mode with the Epson printer

This all-in-one printer's versatility will help you in any aspect of ...more

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Curated 6 days ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to protect your valuables with DeWalt's GPS Mobilelock

Protect your valuables with DeWalt's GPS Mobilelock

Do you have something you want to keep tabs on? Like your car, or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to put files on an Amazon Kindle

Put files on an Amazon Kindle

Learn how to use the USB cable to put your own documents on the Amazon Kindle eBook to read later.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to read a binary clock with the BCD format

Read a binary clock with the BCD format

Check out how to read a binary clock in this how to video. You'll see how to read the BCD (binary-coded decimal) format like so many can't ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,919

How to remove CD scratches with a banana

Remove CD scratches with a banana

Instead of using that banana to make another how to put on a condom video, learn how to remove CD scratches with it.

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Curated 2 years ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 2
Views 5,095

How to reset a fuse in a circuit breaker

Reset a fuse in a circuit breaker

Middle-aged female shows how to reset a fuse in a circuit breaker. Simple step-by-step process shows how easy it really is to use a circuit ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
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How to resize a Breitling watch bracelet

Resize a Breitling watch bracelet

Here is a video showing how to resize a Breitling Watch Bracelet. If you have small wrists, or just like a loose fitting watch, just get a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
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How to restore vintage radios and music equipment

Restore vintage radios and music equipment

Give your old radio new life! Take a look at examples of a vintage transistor radio and telegraph machine in this free vintage electronics ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to select a garbage disposer

Select a garbage disposer

When shopping for a garbage disposer you will find two types of disposers. Continuous feed which has a wall switch and a batch type which ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
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How to strip your Casio fx-82MS calculator

Strip your Casio fx-82MS calculator

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to take apart a Casio fx-82MS calculator. First, you'll need to get a screwdriver the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by reyes_leonor | Comments 0
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How to treasure hunt with a Vista metal detector

Treasure hunt with a Vista metal detector

This is a demonstration on how to set up the Vista RG750 VLF Metal Detector and get ready to use it for some often finds in the beach or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use a CRT oscilloscope

Use a CRT oscilloscope

Wondering how to use an old-timey oscilloscope? Learn how with this video tutorial, which offers step-by-step instructions on setting up and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 1
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How to use a TI-84 calculator as an MP3 Player!

Use a TI-84 calculator as an MP3 Player!

With the help of a program called TItunes & standard earbuds (and adapter) we can listen to music played by a TI84! Mod you calculator to ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use a wiring box

Use a wiring box

Tim Carter explains why using a wiring box for low voltage wiring is a simpler way for electronic distribution in the household. Allows for ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 1
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How to use the Reader Digital Book by Sony PRS-700

Use the Reader Digital Book by Sony PRS-700

Say goodbye to heavy backpacks and overcrowded bookshelves. You can fit a whole library – up to 350 ebooks! – in a device that's smaller and ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to use Verizon Call Waiting on your home phone

Use Verizon Call Waiting on your home phone

Verizon Call Waiting offers assurance that you won't miss an important phone call. In this video tutorial, learn how to activate, cancel ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
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How to use Verizon Caller ID on your home phone

Use Verizon Caller ID on your home phone

Caller ID lets you see who's calling before answering the phone, giving you the freedom to choose whether or not to take the call. In this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to use Verizon Three-Way Calling on your home phone

Use Verizon Three-Way Calling on your home phone

With Verizon Three-Way Calling, you can add a third person to a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to wind a cable to prevent kinks and tangles

Wind a cable to prevent kinks and tangles

Learn how to wind a cable so that it will unwind without kinks and tangles.

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
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How to wire a radar detector directly into your dashboard

Wire a radar detector directly into your dashboard

Radar Roy demonstrates in this video tutorial how to hard wire a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to add a push button with Arduino to control an LED

Add a push button with Arduino to control an LED

See how to a a button with Arduino with MAKE Magazine! This is a ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to buy a laser pointer on eBay without getting scammed

Buy a laser pointer on eBay without getting scammed

Essential viewing for any one thinking of buying a laser pointer on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
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How to check if a remote controller is working

Check if a remote controller is working

When your remote isn't working, it's hard to tell what's broken. Is it the remote, the think the remote's supposed to be controlling, or ...more

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Curated last month by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to choose a personal video recorder

Choose a personal video recorder

A guide to personal video recorders - digital TV receivers that can record your favorite programs to an in-built hard drive.

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
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How to convert your CDs into a clock

Convert  your CDs into a clock

All that you need is one old cd and one old clock, which was already on your wall or something like that.

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Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 0
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How to create your own laptop deck

Create your own laptop deck

Bored of your laptop's generic look? Check out this tutorial and learn how to customize your laptop by making your very own laptop deck.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to embed an OEM GPS unit into anything

Embed an OEM GPS unit into anything

This video describes how to hook up and test an OEM GPS unit. You can use this type of unit to build your own projects that incorporate GPS ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to improve your iTrip

Improve your iTrip

It’s a great little device that helps the miles fly by. And with a quick, easy adjustment, it can help them fly by even louder and clearer.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 1
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How to make a musical electric toothbrush

Make a musical electric toothbrush

This tutorial video will show you how to modify an electric toothbrush so that it will play the radio through your skull while you brush ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a persistence of vision device

Make a persistence of vision device

Make a cool indoor decoration with the persistence of vision (POV) kit. While the first part of the video is a demenstration of what the POV ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by elquesogrande23 | Comments 0
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How to pick the right batteries for your gadget

Pick the right batteries for your gadget

Tom Merritt from CNET explains how to choose the right batteries for your gadgets.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to play tetris on a simple Canon calculator

Play tetris on a simple Canon calculator

This "how to" works with some Canon calculators. By entering a specific code you can play a very simple form of the classic video game ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 0
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How to print on different media types w/Epson Artisan 810

Print on different media types w/Epson Artisan 810

Epson sells many different digital imaging products, including ink jet ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by epsonamerica | Comments 0
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How to read Tokyo Flash watches

Read Tokyo Flash watches

Kat and Susi from Shiny Media show how easy it is to use the Retsu and Pimp models from Tokyo Flash, along with other models in this two ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to replace an HP Laser jet printer fuser

Replace an HP Laser jet printer fuser

It is a simple way to extend the life of your workhorse printer and takes about 10 minutes. This is a step by step with disassembly of the ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,099

How to restore a reel-to-reel tape deck

Restore a reel-to-reel tape deck

Watch a video introduction of restoring a reel-to-reel tape deck and what tools are needed, in this free stereo-repair video taught by our ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 239

How to resurect your dead lighter

Resurect your dead lighter

Need some fire in a pinch? Try this trick. It really works! 1 bad lighter + 1 bad lighter = 1 GOOD lighter.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to set a Rolex Day-Date President wristwatch

Set a Rolex Day-Date President wristwatch

This video tutorial from Melrose Jewelers shows you how to set a Rolex Day-Date President wristwatch. Setting the Rolex Day-Date can be do

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Curated 6 months ago by Melrosejewelers | Comments 0
Views 1,007

How to set up an X10 spy camera

Set up an X10 spy camera

The spy camera shown in this how-to video has a 60 foot cable, and is full color and has audio. This spy cam can be used as a security ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 7,944

How to track your vehicles with GPS from Ublip

Track your vehicles with GPS from Ublip

Ublip makes it easy to track your mobile fleet in real time using our web-based tracking software. This video demonstrates how easy it is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,603

How to use a green laser pointer

Use a green laser pointer

A tutorial on the power levels of laser pointers and what lasers of different powers can do.

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,804

How to wire a three-way switch

Wire a three-way switch

Tim Carter explains the differences between regular and three-way switches. Great video to learn how to install a three switch properly.

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
Views 1,777

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Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

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and how vivid the frosting colors are.

bird crick commented on Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes) 47 minutes ago

the coolest part of this is the square-shaped cupcakes

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