This is a collection of free, very detailed, how-to instructions for making a variety of do-it-yourself projects. It was inspired by realizing that, after I went to all the work of figuring out the details of making/doing something, I ought to document the process so others could make use of my experience. For an overview of the site, stop by the About page.
Poor Man’s Humidor Humidification Sticks
Posted: 8th September 2013 by YardGnome Categories: 1 Star, Project, UsefulHere is a project for the cigar smoker who doesn’t like paying a premium price for retail humidification products. It makes use of tubes or small containers you may already have lying around the house. I like “Zipfizz” powdered energy drink containers because they are similar in diameter cigars and lay right among your sticks in whatever type of humidor you may be using; be it a standard table-top version, ziplock bag, or a small travel humidor. Read the rest of this entry »
Handy Disc Keeper
Posted: 14th October 2011 by YardGnome Categories: 1 Star, UsefulTags: cd, clip, disc, disc holder, disk holder, dvd, handy disc keeper, handy disk keeper
This is a simple but useful way to keep a CD or DVD handy, by clipping it to the side of your computer or the side or back of your monitor. Read the rest of this entry »
Pringles Can Speaker Mod
Posted: 28th August 2011 by YardGnome Categories: 2 Stars, Mod/hack, ProjectTags: can, mod, pringle, pringles, pringles can speaker, pringles speaker, speaker
Pringles is giving away free speakers that fit a Pringle can for purchasing 4 cans before 10/31/11. This mod improves the sound by reducing the can’s volume and tilts the speaker to aim at the listener instead of straight up or laying down; great for setting on the bathroom counter while shaving or showering, or for setting on a desk while studying. A video overview is here.
Pringle Can Speaker Mod Video
Posted: 27th August 2011 by YardGnome Categories: 2 Stars, Mod/hack, NotePringles is giving away free speakers that fit a Pringle can for purchasing 4 cans before 10/31/11. This mod improves the sound and tilts the speaker to aim at the listener instead of straight up or laying down. Free, detailed, instructions are here.
Update (June 28, 2012): Pringles is running the promotion again this year, only it looks like the speakers are red instead of black. Just purchase four Super Stack cans between May 15 and October 31, 2012 and send them your receipts by November 30. The details are here: http://www.pringles.com/current-promotions
The Mouse Trap Booby Trap detailed instructions have been posted. Or, if you would rather watch a video of how to make one, here you go: Read the rest of this entry »
This is a fun device which uses a mouse trap to set off a firework “burglar alarm”. It can be placed out of sight near where someone will disturb the trip string and — BAM! Watch them jump! A video overview of these instructions is here. Read the rest of this entry »