What makes a project really exceptional? Part of it is a, ‘gee, that’s clever’ angle with a little bit of, ‘that’s actually possible.’ One thing the Hack a Day crew really appreciates is awesome ...

We've always been keen on DIY laptop stands, but reader Aaron Kravitz—inspired by an attractive $50 stand—went above and beyond, creating one of the most attractive DIY laptop stands we've featured to ...

When I first set up my garage workshop nearly two years ago, I didn't have much time or money to invest, so I just used what resources were available at the time and picked up an old office desk ...

If you have a large aluminum extension ladder it can be difficult to maneuver to the room or outdoor area where you plan on setting up the ladder. If you have access to a welder you can build a simple ...

When you like to drink sodas, beer, or sparkling water, aluminum cans often start piling up quickly in your home. If you're trying to be more sustainable, this unique way to reuse old household items ...

If you're loyal to laundry sheets you might find yourself reaching for a kitchen staple instead. We've seen this laundry hack all over Pinterest and had to give it a try. Claiming to cut down on ...

[Peter Wirasnik] has been casting his own aluminum heat sinks. He’s working on capturing the heat from a car’s exhaust system and turning it into electricity, kind of like the candle generator. In the ...

YouTuber Ziggy Zee has set about building his very own do-it-yourself Railgun which weighs 50lbs in weight and is equipped with 56 x 480 joule capacitors making up the power supply for a total weight ...