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Daily DIY Project: Soda Tab Chain Maille 25 Sep 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Make your own royal chain mail with this version that uses old can tabs.+ READ MORE	{ }
iPhone 3GS: Snap Close-Up Pictures Like a Pro (Video!) 1 Jul 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Though the new iPhone comes equipped as an amateur photo-snapper’s dream—touting increased resolution and new autofocus—close-ups however, remain a challenge. The simple fix to it all lies what we’d otherwise deem waste. + READ MORE	{ }
Fuse Plastic Bags into an Upcycled Laptop Case 24 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS We've shown off some pretty cool ways to make laptop cases from upcycled materials. Now, Threadbanger has shown off a great way to turn old plastic bags into a hip sleeve for your notebook. The trick is to fuse the bags together into a sewable fabric using heat. So gather up your old plastic bags, a...+ READ MORE	{ }
5 Reuses for CDs: Turn Old CDs into New Geek Gear 23 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Old office supplies too often become e-waste. But everything has a chance to become something new when we put a little effort into getting creative. As we transition to putting all our information on USB flash drives or in online storage, CDs have become old technology. But that doesn't mean they...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Effectively Use a Junkyard to Maintain Your Vehicle 16 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS When most people think about a junkyard, they picture hordes of rushed jalopies sitting around, rusting in a toxic cesspool of oil and gas. Well, for many of today's junkyards, this couldn't be further from the truth. Sure, there will always be a few of those old jalopies sitting around, but most of...+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Glossary: Plastic Bag 20 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS It's not like anyone really needs to know the definition of "plastic bag." But, since such bags are usually made of polyethylene, this term carries more weight than a ton of bricks. Five trillion plastic bags are made each year. Of these bags, one billion are thrown away, with only 1 percent finding...+ READ MORE	{ }
Make a Laptop Stand from a Cardboard Box 13 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Two issues that come up when going without a laptop stand are that your laptop runs hotter, which is bad for it's lifespan, and you have to hunch over to see the screen properly, which is bad for your lifespan, or at least your back.+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Reuse and Recycle Answering Machines 12 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Some of the technology from twenty years ago seems so outmoded. It's like a novel archeological find. What was our society like twenty some odd years ago? People were singing goofy jingles into their answering machine. How far we've come. I'd better go write something silly on my Facebook status.+ READ MORE	{ }
Make a Credit Card iPhone Stand 9 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS If you're looking to cut up your credit cards, we have a perfect project for you. Flickr user TheCase has come up with a clever iPhone stand using just a credit card and some scissors.+ READ MORE	{ }
Build HDTV Antenna from Old Coat Hangers and a Board 9 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Television has gone high definition.But this device is made from the simplest of materials and is superior to the mass-produced models that were probably shipped from overseas and swaddled in clamshell packaging.You can build the antenna from old coat hangers found in your closet or at any thrift...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Recycle, Reuse and Rid Yourself of VHS Tapes 26 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS What can you do with those old VHS tapes? Personally, I unloaded mine at a local bookstore that dealt in VHS tapes. But there are more ubiquitous ways to rid yourself of this outdated technology. Here are some options.+ READ MORE	{ }
8 Great Projects to Reuse Old Cassette Tapes 23 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS In all likelihood, there is at least one small box in the back of the closet full of cassette tapes that you just haven't gotten rid of. Now, you don't need to! Here are some great projects for turning your old cassettes into new retro style items.+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Glossary: Curran 21 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS A new eco-friendly material—developed by two Scottish scientists Dr. David Hepworth and Dr. Eric Whale—Curran is made from carrots and can be used instead of glass fiber. + READ MORE	{ }
What to do with a Broken Guitar Hero Guitar 8 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Who doesn't like Guitar Hero? It's a video game that let's you reenact those sweaty teenage fantasies you once had about being a rock star. Guitar Hero/Rock Band is so advanced now that you can sing, play bass or drums, just like Planet Green's Tommy Lee.+ READ MORE	{ }
What to Do with a Broken Vacuum Cleaner 3 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Throwing away a broken vacuum cleaner is bad for the environment. In some places, tossing an old vacuum in the dumpster is downright illegal. If you can't trash the broke-down upright, you should be able to recycle it, right? Nope. Not without taking it apart and sorting it bit by bit. Most people...+ READ MORE	{ }

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