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Use Leftover Bacon Drippings To Make An Oil Lamp

Storm season is here, and if the power goes out for a long time you may want a light source that doesn’t run on batteries. We’ve shown you once how to build an emergency oil lamp from a can of tuna, but if you don’t like the smell of fish, try on this bacon fat-powered lamp for size.


April 25, 2011
Gadgets

Use Plasti Dip To Fix Stripped Headphone Wires

There’s no reason to say goodbye to a good pair of headphones just because the wires are starting to separate from the headphone casing. With a dash of Plasti Dip, a small paintbrush, and a little time, you can seal up your headphone cables like new.


February 11, 2011
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Add Mouthwash To A Load Of Laundry To Help Kill Germs

You might be surprised by all the germs lurking in your laundry, but they’re there and they’re disgusting. While there are plenty of ways to kill germs in laundry, DIY Life points out that antiseptic mouthwash is an effective option you probably already have at home.


August 24, 2010

Use Your Glasses As An Impromptu Smart Phone Stand

Don’t worry about stuffing a dedicated media stand into your bag or cobbling together a DIY stand from parts you scavenge at the office. Reader Nathan Dufault suggests repurposing your glasses as a simple smart phone stand.