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Top 30 Incredible DIY Halloween Props

Top 30 Incredible DIY Halloween Props

We've scoured the web to find the spooky, errie, most detailed Halloween props out there.  Are you ready for Halloween yet?  If not, here’s a loads of inspiration to get your projec started. For the remaining few days leading up to Halloween,...
Wireless DIY Halloween Surveillance Pumpkin

Wireless DIY Halloween Surveillance Pumpkin

We have dozens of DIY home security projects and here's another outstanding project to add to the collection.  Learn to build your own DIY Halloween pumpkin with a built in wireless surveillance camera so you can watch for vandals or have...
7 Magnificent Jet Powered Machines

7 Magnificent Jet Powered Machines

Let’s meet seven outstanding DIYers and their rocket propelled speeding machines.  Two things have always fascinated man – flying and speed. The first has been achieved while with the second, man just wants more. While some call it crazy, we...
DIY Batman-Style Secret Bookcase Passageway

DIY Batman-Style Secret Bookcase Passageway

Getting his inspiration directly from the Wayne Manor, this DIYer created his own secret "William Shakespeare sculpture" button to access a hidden passageway.  It's a dirt simple circuit, basically the button activates a motor and presto, we have...
Make your own UAV Spy Plane

Make your own UAV Spy Plane

We just received word on our tip line about this outstanding UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) project.  You can learn to build your own completely autonomous aircraft to run recon missions or spy on the neighbors.  You could even rig it to drop...
Man Creates his own Steampunk-Themed Lair

Man Creates his own Steampunk-Themed Lair

This steampunk enthusiast created his own retro-submarine themed steampunk house.  While the look of steampunk is pretty neat, this house might have gone too far by recreating a shipwrecked submarine. The engineer from Canterbury, New Zealand...
Build your own AutoGyro Flying Machine

Build your own AutoGyro Flying Machine

An Autogyro is an odd, yet fascinating flying machine which uses a helicopter rotor for lift while a standard plane rotor provides thrust. You can learn to build a DIY autogyro yourself and even build autogyro models using miniature servos. Heck,...
Wireless Electricity: Nicola Tesla Style

Wireless Electricity: Nicola Tesla Style

Electricity delivered without wires has been a dream of inventors and individuals alike for centuries Think about it…wireless electricity (WiTricity) could not only eliminate wires but also do away with expensive batteries that account for...
DIY Water Rockets with Drop Away Boosters

DIY Water Rockets with Drop Away Boosters

These complex water powered rockets use extra boosters to launch over 600 feet in the air with onboard cameras to take us along on the ride. The launch, typical of a NASA-style adventure can be simulated using water rockets. Water rocket are made...
Top 25 Outstanding DIY Dorm Projects

Top 25 Outstanding DIY Dorm Projects

School is back in session shortly for most college students.  While you could be an average Joe and and buy all your back to school goods, you'll be far better off building your own DIY projects to pimp your bland dorm room.  These fantastic...