Mod Your NES Zapper Light Gun [Video]
If you have a nonworking NES Zapper and would like to bring it back to use as a project consider modding it to a USB connection or have it actuate a laser pointer as inspired by the dangerous-but-aweso…
Category Archives: repurpose
Store Fruits and Vegetables in Plain Sight with a Magazine Rack [Repurpose]
Pinterest user Marissa Noe suggests storing smaller fruits and vegetables from hanging magazine racks to save space in your cupboard. More »
Retro Apple Floppy Drive as HDD Enclosure [Repurpose]
If you have an old external floppy drive from Apple or other computer companies with a little work you can swap out the internals from an external HDD to produce modern storage with a retro look. Mo…
Convert a Cheap Optical Mouse Into a Robot Odometer [Robotics]
If you’re into hobbyist robotics or just want to keep track of your Roomba progress you may be interested in John Graham-Cumming’s conversion of an inexpensive optical mouse into a robot odometer. M…
Coffee Can Wine Rack [Repurpose]
If you go through a lot of coffee and wine but don’t have a wine rack you may want to consider rolling your own by repurposing several metal coffee cans into a DIY wine rack. More »
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Top 10 Ways to Modernize Your Old, Retro Gadgets [Video]
No gadget lasts forever, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn it into something else and give your new tech an old school feel. Here are 10 awesome projects for bringing your old, retro gadgets into the…
Make Your Own Ice Packs from Cheap Sponges [Clever Uses]
Ice packs are a great way to keep your lunch cool, but they’re a bit expensive if you’re in the habit of losing them. Over on cooking blog My Kitchen Escapades they show a cheap, reusable, and easy way …
Repurpose a Coat Hanger as a Flip-Flip Hanger [Repurpose]
If you have several pairs of flip-flops, sandals, or other thin and lightweight shoes you can easily cut and bend a regular wire coat hanger to keep your footware organized and off the floor of your clo…
Repurpose a Pot Holder Into a Flat Iron Case [Repurpose]
If you have long hair and use a flat iron travelling can be a pain as you don’t want to pack away a hot flat iron and melt plastics in your bag. If you have access to a sewing machine you can easily tur…
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