If you are worried about outdoor plugs being exposed to the elements, try this simple hack using a recycled food storage container. Cut two slits on either side of the plastic container and slide the cords into the slits. Now place your lid and you’ve got DIY weatherproofing for your outdoor cords.
Headphone Jack Lint Remover Hack
It’s sort of amazing how much lint and dirt gets into your smartphone’s headphone jack. No worries, its nothing this headphone jack lint remover hack can’t cure. All you need to do this simple hack is a paper clip and scotch tape. Unbend the paper clip then wrap a piece of tape, sticky side out, around the end, finally just insert into your headphone jack. Not only does this work for smartphones, it also works on tablets and computers with headphone jacks.
Broken Charger Cord Hack
How many times has your smartphone or tablet charger cord come apart where the cord meets the plug? If you are anything like me then it happens all the time! This broken charger cord hack is so easy and will save you money. YouTube’s Crazy Russian Hacker shows us just how easy it is to fix with a hot glue gun!
Improvised Emergency Lighter with a Battery and Gum Foil
So, let’s say you’re fresh out of matches or a lighter, but, you do happen to have a AA battery and some foil from a gum wrapper or cigarette package (don’t smoke!). Well, it turns out you can still light a fire in true MacGyver trick style! Check out the video from our compatriots at Household Hacker.
Make a Cool LED Lamp from Recycled CDs
Here’s a great way to finally put your “ancient”, unwanted CD’s into action. A stack of old CD’s and a few basic items (all costing less than $20) can turn into a stylish and unique lamp. The video covers both a table-top and hanging version. Keep in mind the hanging version will need a solid ceiling anchor as a tall stack of CD’s tends to be pretty heavy.
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