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jean zipper to button-fly
The zipper on my jeans went from problematic to straight-up broken. It started as just an errant zipper and ended with me trying to 'fix' things with a pair of pliers. The result was misaligned teeth...
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sew new pockets in jeans
*rrriiiiiiip!* The front pocket in my favourite pair of jeans just ripped after I put away my wallet. As I fumble the contents from the ripped pocket to various other pockets I realized that this...
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metalshop bottle opener
I recently took the Basic Metal Shop class at TechShop (course #MTL103), this is a safety and basic equipment class aimed at getting people with little to no experience working with metal shop tools...
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April Fools' marker swap
This prank is great for students or worker-bees, so whether you're stuck in a classroom or a boring meeting this prank is sure to get some laughs. This prank involves swapping the insides of a dry...
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knuckleduster phone case
Talking on your cell phone can be a dangerous affair. Better arm yourself with some kind of defence in case someone tried to tangle with you while you're gabbing away. What better way than to combine a...
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prank easter eggs
I had this idea that it would be funny to hide a real egg, covered in chocolate, inside a Kinder Surprise egg foil. It didn't really turn out the way I thought it would, as I couldn't get the chocolate...
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LED array hot shoe to threaded connection
I recently picked up a 60-LED light from DealExtreme. This inexpensive light has power settings, is extremely portable, and can be charged via usb. This LED array throws a lot of light and are perfect...
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rosemary lemonade
As the days get hotter and longer, nothing is quite as refreshing as a tall glass of lemonade. Anyone who has made lemonade from scratch before probably has their ideal ratio of sugar, lemon and water...
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sliced baked potato
Baked potatoes are amazing. This variation has vertical slices made before baking, making the top cook to a crunchy, thick-cut potato chip consistency, with a creamy baked potato centre. It's the best...
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LEGO minifig key chain removal
I recently went to the LEGO Store to buy a Star Wars C3PO minifig, but he was only available in large kits and I couldn't buy him separately. I was told that they had the astromech in keychain form,...
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