Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Laptop Stand for Bed

Posted on September 26, 2009 by TanYA

Who doesn’t like using the laptop in the bed? More importantly who doesn’t end up with a back pain when using the laptop in the bed? If you like me also refuse to give up this bad habit, then this DIY will interest you. Learn how to make an ergonomically designed laptop stand for bed and the best part? It will only take you around 30 minutes!

Materials Needed: -wood strip, .75 in x 1.75 in x 6 ft. Just about anything of the right size will do. -hard board, MDF board, etc – I used MDF the first time due to the clean white melamine coating, but the plain hardboard loo

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Tea Light Lantern Fluorescent Lamp

Posted on September 24, 2009 by TanYA

If you love the idea of tea light lanterns but hate the idea of open flames and dripping wax, then this DIY is just for you. Learn how to convert a tea light lantern into a funky little compact fluorescent lamp! Things you need:

Tools: Hand Drill 1/8″ (or similar) drill bit Sheet Metal Step Bit (or a 7/16″ drill bit)

Materials: Tea Light Lantern (I am using a “Roterra” from IKEA) C7 Compact Fluorescent bulb (I am using an E12 “Sparsam” from IKEA) Chandelier Bulb Socket Lamp Hardware Kit Rotary Thumb Switch Electrical Cord

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DIY: Work Desk

Posted on September 22, 2009 by TanYA

Make a fully functional work desk by using old wooden boxes and crates. The best part? You don’t need to be a bonafied carpenter to accomplish this feat of work.

An excerpt: “I wanted to use crates found at garage sales and thrift stores for the drawers, have a tidy cable and cord system, shelving integrated, not conceal too much of the wall, and to fit the space that I had evenly. I also wanted to spend as little money as possible on it and use salvaged materials.”

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DIY: Bunkbed/Loft Organizer

Posted on September 16, 2009 by TanYA

Make a quirky bunk bed/loft organizer where you can safely keep stuff like books, reading glasses or mobile phones. To read the full instructions go here and check the list below to see what you will need:

Heavy-weight fabric for backing Fabric for the pocket (this fabric can be heavy or lighter weight) 2 Buttons

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DIY: Beehive Bookcase

Posted on September 15, 2009 by TanYA

Are you a bookworm and always running out of space to keep your favourite possessions? Then maybe you can make your own bookcase and save some hard earned bucks in the process. We really like the Beehive Bookcase, which you can make at home following the directions here.

Materials Consuamables: One large sheet of 1/4 inch particle board Glue Primer Paint

Tools: Table Saw Clamps Paint Brushes

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DIY: Soda Tab Chainmail Laptop Bag

Posted on September 11, 2009 by TanYA

You can make this cool Soda Tab Chainmail Laptop Bag at home without burning a hole in your pocket. The dimensions used here perfectly fit a 13″ MacBook, but the proportions can be adjusted for other laptops, or to make other bag sizes. To read the instructions go here.

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DIY: Make A Pretty Couch, Chair or Bed Organizer

Posted on September 9, 2009 by TanYA

Make A Pretty Couch, Chair or Bed Organizer for your child or better get them involved in this easy DIY. This DIY teaches how to follow a line on the machine plate, how to follow a creased line with the needle, how to make your own bias tape, turning a good corner, how to use an iron, how to use interfacing and working with various

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DIY: LED Desk Lamp

Posted on September 7, 2009 by TanYA

Make a cool yet affordable LED Desk Lamp by using supplies from Home Depot and IKEA. The lamp has a flexible and adjustable neck that is made from electrical conduit and stiff wire to keep its shape. You can read the entire instructions here and this is what you would require:

Tools:

* Small Philips screwdriver * Little Pliers (for bending and cutting wire) * Big Pliers (for cutting through stiff electrical conduit * Hole punch (not the kind you find in an office, the kind that looks li

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DIY: 15 Minutes SMS Door Entry Alarm

Posted on September 7, 2009 by TanYA

If you don’t want to splurge on security alarms but still fear intruders then this DIY is perfect for you. The 15 minutes SMS door entry alarm DIY tells you how to build a cheap alarm system that will notify you on your mobile by SMS in case of a break in.

step 1What you’ll need An old mobile phone set with supply (charger). Cheap door magnetic alarm (can be replaced by a magnetic switch and a magnet ). 5 volts Relay. Soldering iron. wires and thin insulated copper wires. micro driller. micro screwdriver set. clipper. multimeter. Scotch tape.

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DIY: Dress from Pillowcase

Posted on September 2, 2009 by TanYA

There is no dearth of pretty pillowcases and one can hence turn them into a cool summer dress too. How? Well just read on.

Step 1 Materials you need: 1 standard sized pillow case with a decorative edge or a great fabric 1 package 1/2 or 1/4 inch coordinating bias tape a sewing machine matching thread scissors a shirt (for a pattern… will not be cut up!)

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