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cool tech October 10, 2017 posted by Simon Bossuyt

NEW BenQ W1050 – How Good Does it Look on a DIY Projector Screen? [REVIEW]

A projector setup costs a hell lot of money and buying a projector alone doesn’t grant you the full experience… Or does it?

diy August 16, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Clear Practice Padlock – to defeat the lock you must first know the lock

Picking locks looks so cool but I have no idea how to do it. To be honest, I don’t even know much about how locks work. I know there’s some sort of tumbler system in there but that’s all I’ve got. We can all learn more about them with the Clear Practice Padlock.

Gadgets June 6, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Walabot DIY Stud Finder – see inside your walls with this gadget

When you want to hang something or do some work on your walls, it’s really important to know where the pipes and wires are. Unfortunately we don’t have X-Ray vision or this would be easier. To augment our poor human eyes, the Walabot DIY Stud Finder will give you a look into why lies beyond the drywall.

Awesome May 25, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Quonset Home – this unique building stands up to strong weather for a stable home

There’s a lot of news about small homes but not everyone wants to or can live in small house. That doesn’t mean they can’t order their own quirky home off the internet to meet all their off the gird living needs. The Quonset Home is a full size house you can have built anywhere.

Gadgets May 1, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Roofus – this single tool is really five

When you work with wood or metal to make functional objects, you need a lot of tools. There’s no way around it, you need tools to measure, cut, and put everything together. With the Roofus, you can cut a few of them down as this handy device combines many common measuring tools as one.

Gadgets March 16, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Dremel 200 Tool Kit – get started using the dremel with this kit

Dremel tools aren’t very big but they’re surprisingly handy for a variety of different applications. This versatile tool is great for cutting, sanding, and drilling in small projects. If you’re looking to pick one up, the Dremel 200 Tool Kit is an easy two speed option.

general January 17, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Flashing LED Sweetheart – show someone you care with this sweet DIY kit

The next big holiday coming around is Valentine’s Day! A day for letting people know you really care about them. Significant others, children, friends, family, tell everyone you care! Or better yet, show it with a DIY light project. The Flashing LED Sweetheart is the cute little light project you can make for someone you care about.

Gadgets December 28, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit – fix your smartphone yourself with these tools

If you want to repair your mobile gadgets after they’ve seen some better days, you may find that you run into a bit of trouble. That trouble being a lack of tools that will help you get the job done. The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit gives you the tools you need for those tech fix-it jobs.

Gadgets December 13, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Flexible Screwdriver – get all those hard to reach places without breaking your back

I’ve put together a lot of furniture in my life, I have small hands and getting into some areas is still a struggle for me. The Flexible Screwdriver will help you get to all the weird angles in your fix it life, small hands and crazy bending not required.

diy December 8, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Your Solar USB Kit – gets your hand dirty with this clean energy kit

Solar energy is getting a lot of love lately which is great! This sustainable energy option is just one more way we’re making the earth a better place for tomorrow. If you’ve ever wanted to get down and dirty with this, Your Solar USB Kit is the hands-on way to learn more about solar energy.

but is it art? November 8, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Color Muse – find the perfect shade with this gadget

Color matching is so important. You don’t want to buy a shirt thinking it goes with a pair of shoes or a tie perfectly only to find out that you were super, duper wrong. The Color Muse scans objects so that you identify the shade for all your shopping needs.

but is it art? August 31, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Design Out Loud Cardboard Speakers – DIY mobile speakers for the artistically inclined

We like DIY projects that let you really explore your creative side which is why these Design Out Loud Cardboard Speakers appeal to us. This kit includes everything you need to make two small, one of a kind speakers for all your listening needs.

Gadgets August 15, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Quick Draw Pro – the measuring tape that marks for you

The old adage is, “Measure twice, cut once” which is super sound advice. After all, in most cases, you can’t cut twice if your single measurement was wrong. The Quickdraw Pro is a measuring tape that takes your measurement accuracy to the next level and marks the cut line for you.

diy July 12, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Open Building Institute – A Cheap Open Source House in 5 Days!

Your home is one of your biggest assets and making it green is a way to help out the Earth from the word go. If where you live is sustainable, then you’re already having far less of an impact on the world around you. The Open Building Institute is an initiative to help provide people with the information they need to build green living structures.

diy July 1, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

BOSEbuild – teach your kids to build their own speaker and they’ll never hog the radio again

There’s no denying that there’s a future in knowing your way around technology and it’s best to get started at a young age. Right now we’re seeing a lot of movement to teach kids how to code (a useful skill for a variety of reasons) but Bose is taking a different approach. The company known for making amazing speakers wants your kids to learn how to build one with BOSEbuild.

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