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Tutorial site wikiHow runs down instructions for turning a pair of cords into a nifty shoulder bag. This project reminds me of a DIY jeans bag I saw live and in person at SXSW this weekend. The jeans bag—which involves no sewing at all—holds together with only duct tape and love. Neat!How to Make a Corduroy Pants Purse [wikiHow]Simple no-sew messenger bag from an old pair of jeans [DIY Life]
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Purchasing a fancy laptop stand that elevates your notebook for easier typing and better airflow can be expensive, so DIYer Chris99 built one himself using a metallic document holder, some shelf liner, and a block of rubber. Using a hot glue gun and utility blade, he padded the metal surface and positioned the blocks to hold his MacBook in place. We've featured a whole lot of DIY laptop stands here over the years, but this looks like one of the better put together of the bunch.Simple Metallic Laptop Stand [Instructables]
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The video above details how to quickly throw together your own DIY stud finder on the cheap with nothing but a magnet and string. In essence, you're just using the magnet to find nails in the wall, which would indicate there's a stud there. The narrator seems a little confused about the purpose of the stud finder (he appears to suggest you don't want to drive nails into the stud), but the method would still work, and you can even go simpler if you don't feel like using string. Granted, stud finders themselves aren't that expensive, so this is more of a quick solution if you don't feel like heading to the store, but read more »
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Inspired by a relative's spending of nearly $70 on Suze Orman's "Ultimate Protection Porftfolio," J.D. at the Get Rich Slowly blog compiled a lower-cost DIY version that accomplishes the same goal: serving as a base-level, must-do box to ensure financial health and long-term security. Among the items he suggests keeping inside:A standard expanding/accordian fileWill and trust forms/primersEmergency information sheets, such as those available free on the net.Hit the link below for the full list. Think a "Personal Protection Portfolio" needs more than just the basics? Got your own fire-proof file set up? Share your advice and help our readers compile a better box in the comments.read more »
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Do-it-yourselfer proyZ posts a step-by-step for building a lightweight, sturdy laptop stand for a measly two bucks using a couple of twisted wire easels he picked up from the local dollar store and a few common household items. If you didn't already find a solution that worked for you in our top 10 DIY laptop stands, maybe this is the stand you were waiting for.
2 Dollars Laptop Stand [Instructbles]
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DIY web site Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories steps through putting together your very own obscured USB thumb drive, with the end result looking like a sawed-off standard USB cable.The guide is thorough, and the steps are surprisingly simple. For the cost of one slim USB drive and a cable you're willing to destroy, you'll be the envy of all your friends and coworkers. No, this one's not likely to significantly boost your productivity, but sometimes you need a little Friday fun in preparation for the weekend.How to make a Sawed-off USB Key [Evil Mad Scientest Laboratories]
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A savvy photographer at DIY web site Instructables details how he built his own anywhere tripod mimicking previously mentioned Gorillapod on-the-cheap. Using a few bucks worth of materials ranging from segmented hose to a couple nuts and bolts, the DIY Gorillapod is well within the reach of the beginning DIYer. It's still unclear whether or not the DIY version can handle the true gorilla functionality of the original, like wrapping around objects, but it's a promising start. For a slightly different take, check out this DIY wire Gorillapod, or use practically the same materials to read more »
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A crafty user at DIY web site Instructables makes a car dock for the iPhone or iPod touch from materials primarily found in your device's packaging. Throw a little bit of glue and some velcro into the mix, and you've got a clean, attractive dock for your car for virtually nothing. On the other hand, if you prefer shelling out a little cash to taking the DIY route, check out the previously posted guide to iPhone car integration.Iphone car stand doc for iPhone or iPod Touch [Instructables]
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