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iStand from MAKE: 29: DIY Superhuman
Build a sturdy, multi-position iPad stand for cheap. by Larry Cotton

Bent-Wire Crank Toy from MAKE: 29: DIY Superhuman
Learn these tricks and turn plain wire into a head-bobbing toy. by Matt Mets, Lea E. Albaugh

Making Bar Soap from MAKE: 29: DIY Superhuman
Wash your hands of the toxins found in commercial soaps. by Alastair Bland

Water Leak Detector from MAKE: 28: Toys and Games
This simple circuit saved the day when an attic water heater failed. by J. Tregre

Toddler Swing from MAKE: 28: Toys and Games
Make an indoor/outdoor swing for your little one in 30 minutes. by Abe Connally, Josie Moores

Fool's Stool from MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels
Build a fake Colonial Period stool good enough to fool almost anybody. by Gordon Thorburn

Jigsaw Puzzle Chair from MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels
Make this smart chair from a 2'x3' sheet of plywood. by Spike Carlsen

Hidden-Magnet Knife Holder from MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels
Craft a cool way to keep your cutlery. by Larry Cotton

Simple Art Easel from MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels
Make an easy easel for your artwork. by Liz Llewellyn

Solar TV Remote from MAKE: 25: Microcontrollers and Arduino
Juice your flipper with sunlight. by Sparkle Labs

Wooden Buttons from MAKE: 24: Space
Make your own tree bling from fallen branches. by Kristin Roach

Jar Organizer from MAKE: 24: Space
Put those old jars to good use. by Abe Connally, Josie Moores

Crochet Crockery from MAKE: 24: Space
Unique containers made from yarn and resin. by Andrew Lewis

Freezer Bag Holder from MAKE: 24: Space
Coat hanger keeps zip-lock bags open by Larry Cotton

Compressed Earth Block Floor from MAKE: 23: Gadgets
Lay your own earthen brick floor for about $60. by Abe Connally, Josie Moores

Extract Essential Oils and Fragrances from MAKE: 22: Remote Control / Wireless
Extract fragrances from your favorite plants, using steam. by Sean Michael Ragan

Resin Casting Belt Buckles from MAKE: 22: Remote Control / Wireless
Make easy belt buckles with casting resing and your favorite art. by Jenifer Bryan

Gourd Lanterns from MAKE: 21: Desktop Manufacturing
Drill patterns into hard-shell gourds and let the light shine through. by Diane Gilleland

Better Leather from MAKE: 21: Desktop Manufacturing
Embellish leather using a woodburning technique. by Betz White

WireFinder 9000 from MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages
Find buried cable breaks with a radio. by Christie Noe, Jim Noe, John Noe, Terry Noe

The Civilized Cat from MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages
Train your feline companion to use the toilet. by Josh Klein

EconoWave Speakers from MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages
Turn good vintage speakers into great modern ones. by Ross Hershberger

Kustom Tonkas from MAKE: 19: Robots
Turn a classic toy into a hot rod for kids of all ages. by Todd Lappin

Rainwater Toilet Flush from MAKE: 18: ReMake America
Save your tap water and let the rain in. by Eric Muhs

Solar Hybrid Hot Tub from MAKE: 18: ReMake America
A free and easy thermal assist from the sun. by Eric Muhs

Bike Repair Stand from MAKE: 18: ReMake America
A cycle support from the plumbing aisle. by Shaun Wilson

Hogwash from MAKE: 18: ReMake America
How to make bacon soap, from actual bacon! by Tim King

Egg Heads from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge
Construct an interlocking puzzle with 30 identical pieces. by George W. Hart


Volts Hurt, Amps Kill from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge
Excerpts from Rules of Thumb: A Life Manual. by Tom Parker

Hacking the Glade Wisp from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech
Make your own scent output peripheral from a piezo air freshener. by Wayne Holder

USB Motion Detector from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech
Turn your PC into an ambush multimedia presenter. by Ken Delahoussaye

Relative Measurements from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech
Making good guesses using what's at hand (including your hand). by Donald Haas

Paulownia Archery Bows from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech
Making stuff with the wood that just might save the world. by Dan Albert

Model Wind Tunnel from MAKE: 15: Music
Getting (or going over) the edge on
 Pinewood Derby day. by Doug Desrochers


Front Door Remote from MAKE: 15: Music
Wireless keychain fob controls apartment intercom’s door buzzer. by Ryan O'Horo

Easy Backyard Graywater System from MAKE: 13: Magic
Get a lush garden from your laundry water. by Tim Drew

Grow Giant Vegetables from MAKE: 13: Magic
Extreme sports meet 4H when you grow giant pumpkins. by Carl Malamud

Backyard Hens from MAKE: 13: Magic
Keep your own flock of hens in your backyard for delicious fresh eggs! by Terrie Schweitzer

$1,000 Wind Chimes from MAKE: 12: Upload
Finding the softer side of hard drive platters. by Thomas Arey

Lego Recharger from MAKE: 12: Upload
It's a snap to keep your gadgets juiced and your keys from getting lost. by John Edgar Park

Ball of Sound from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles
Construct a low-cost spherical speaker array. by Michael F. Zbyszynski

Free VoIP from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles
Got broadband? Add phone service for $0/month. by Dave Mathews

Plush Irradiated Sirloin from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles
Microcontroller night light illuminates meaty issues. by Becky Stern

Time-Based Devices from MAKE: 09: Fringe
Transplant a heartbeat from cheap alarm clocks. by Larry Cotton

Metal Etching from MAKE: 09: Fringe
Chemically carve detailed text or line art onto brass or copper. by Tom Jennings

Elegant Plywood Coffee Table from MAKE: 09: Fringe
Making furniture with no nails, screws, or glue. by Andy Lee

The ByteLight from MAKE: 09: Fringe
Make a high-tech mood light from a fluorescent lamp and 54 obsolete SIMMs. by Ross Orr

My Love Affair with LEDs from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
Build a bright, low-powered desk lamp. by Charles Platt

TV Spinner from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
Motorized lazy Susan aims the screen where it's needed. by Alan Mellovitz

Smart HVAC from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
Energy-efficient A/C knows when you're in the room. by Dave Mabe

Beepkiller: Parental Revenge from MAKE: 07: Backyard Biology
Three ways to silence annoying toys. by Erica Sadun

iPod Video Converter Cable from MAKE: 07: Backyard Biology
An easier way to watch iPod video on your TV. by Erica Sadun

Automate Your Voicemail Greeting from MAKE: 07: Backyard Biology
Program Asterisk to daily update your outgoing message in your own voice. by Dave Mabe

Homecasting Digital Music from MAKE: 06: Robots
Good old FM beats wi-fi for sending streamed music around your house. by William Gurstelle

Born-Again Boomboxes from MAKE: 06: Robots
Up from the ghetto blaster, a new life as a functional-art stereo component. by Larry Cotton

Run, Lala, Run from MAKE: 06: Robots
A rodent-powered nightlight. by William Gurstelle

Spider Rifle from MAKE: 06: Robots
Humane, compressed-air-powered bug trapper. by Matt Lind

Olde-School Bookbinding from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
Pages last longer, lie flatter, and look better inside a handsome, durable hardcover. by Brian Sawyer

Out Damned Spot! from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
The chemistry of stain removal. by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith

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