DIY

Restore a Scratched-Up iPhone with Sandpaper [IPhone]

iPhones are scratch-resistant, but life throws some tough stuff at our phones. One MacRumors user, owning a phone that looks pretty beat, demonstrates the full process of restoring his phone with sandpaper and a new LCD kit.

DIY Backyard Gourd Lanterns [DIY]

Looking for a cool, creative way to light up your backyard? Video demonstration guru KipKay details how to make backyard lanterns from hard-shell gourds.
It's all pretty simple and explained really well in the video above. All you need are the gourds, a lighting source (not candles), a drill, and something to cut the gourd. The results—which you can see more closely here—look great, and give off a warm, earthy feel.

Build a Portable Flash Tripod Out of Tent Poles [Photography]

If you'd like to experiment with studio flash configurations but you're short on the space or money to buy heavy-duty flash stands, this video tutorial details how to make portable flash stands using lightweight tent poles.

Paint a Room Like a Pro [Home Improvement]

It's tough to completely screw up painting a room—dump the paint on the floor maybe?—but painting a room really well isn't that easy, either. Home blog Re-Nest's guide to painting a room efficiently offers a few expert tips.

Make a Heavy Duty Weather Shield for Your Camera [DIY]

It seems logical that the same things we use to keep ourselves dry would keep our gadgets dry as well—hence photography website DIYPhotography's simple guide for turning a pair of rain pants into a weather shield for your camera.

Print a Free and Effective Flash Bounce Card [Printables]

You don't have to search for very long to find a variety of printable bounce cards online, but most of them look cheap. Use this printable template to put together a free, effective, and good-looking bounce card.

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