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Simple Monitor Backlight Instructable

I published my second Instructable last week, about how to build a simple backlight for PC monitors. Eyestrain can be a real problem when staring at a monitor all day, so in my office at home I've always shined a desklamp at the shades behind my monitor (or, during the day would open the shades!). [...]

January 12th, 2012|Categories: Maker|Comments Off on Simple Monitor Backlight Instructable

A Lifeguard Chair Built From Our Old Deck

The inspiration for this chair came from seeing one on a pier at Lake Tahoe. It’s big – seating two pretty comfortably – and tall, affording a nice view along with protection from cannonballs and wet dogs. After sitting in it I decided I had to build one for myself. This one is made from [...]

June 26th, 2011|Categories: Maker|Comments Off on A Lifeguard Chair Built From Our Old Deck