Remake

How-to install a penny countertop

How-to install a penny countertop

The fine folks at Artifacture Studios recently posted step-by-step instructions on Make: Projects for how to install a gorgeous penny countertop for a fraction of the price of granite. And to think I was under the impression pennies were useless in this economy. Nice work, Shane and Michael! Got an awesome project you want to […]

Why I made such a silly hat

Why I made such a silly hat

If you ran across the above image on my Flickr page, you may have thought, “That’s it, Collin finally cracked.” On the other hand, you may have been taken aback by witnessing what could only be the birth of a revolutionary new style, about to radically reshape the face of modern mainstream fashion, and ultimately, […]

Reusing desiccant packs

Reusing desiccant packs

Annoyed by all those silica gel packets you get with your shoes, electronics, jerky, and other commodities? Well, don’t be so hasty to throw them out, they can be reused repeatedly. A helpful Impact Lab post describes ways the packets could be reused. Put packs in your ammo cans and gun cases/safes to keep dry. […]

PVC pipe speakers

PVC pipe speakers

These are from Etsy seller ikymagoo, who also has red and yellow versions. They seem a bit pricey to me at $200 a set, but it also seems like an easy re-make. There’s video here showing that shows more detail, including the binding posts on the back. Some info on a similar build is available in this thread at the DIY Audio Projects Forum