The DrinkDuino drinking game was the perfect excuse for me to get my first Arduino. After ordering the DrinkShield breathalyzer kit and an Arduino Uno to drive it, I hastily pieced it together on my living room floor. The kit was simple enough, all components were included, and the instructions online were quick and easy. […]
Whether yourย motivation is the environment, the economy, independence, or you simply despise the oil companies, converting your diesel vehicle to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO) can truly be a rewarding experience. (You can get WVO free from restaurants,ย preferably higher end. Luckily forย me, my brother-in-law is a head chef, and he has access to WVO.) […]
It took me about 45 minutes (not including glue drying time) to put together a service-able ukulele from Wolfeleleโs precut wooden components. The well-designed parts fit together in a way that ensured it didnโt end up crooked, and the triangular instrument sounds better than any other $100 ukulele Iโve played. The kit has everything you […]
Desktop battering ram? I think yes. This small kit is a lot of fun to build and use. It takes some time to put together and uses a fair amount of wood glue, but the instructions are clear and easy to read. The kit comes with two ยฝ”-thick boards that are CNCโed out with all […]
Check out this hugely inventive use of normal holiday cookie cutters to make amazing Star Wars cookies. You can see how each of the cutters was repurposed to create everyone from a young Anakin and Chewbacca (both from a Santa cutter!) to your favorite vehicles like the awesome TIE Fighter (spider cutter, anyone?) over on […]
Chocoholics, take note! This kit allows you to make your flavor fantasies come true. Itโs got everything you need to make basic, agave-sweetened chocolate, but I used honey instead and added lemon zest to create something out of this world. Ruffled paper cups are included, so the presentation is worthy of your sweetheart. After a […]
After sewing my Emmy dress, the mere thought of hemming a circle skirt—especially one made of satin—is enough to give me nightmares for a week. But, even though it’s a giant pain to evenly hem all of that fabric, there’s still no denying that circle skirts are incredibly flattering and incredibly versatile. So, if you’re […]
