Repair

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.

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.

Lifehacker Readers' Proudest DIY Moments [What You Said]

At the kick-off of our week-long celebration of DIY, we asked you to share your proudest DIY moment. You did not disappoint. Read on for tales of rescued Rock Band sessions, one-cent car repairs, toilet-hardware-assisted lock-picking, and much more.

A Celebration of Duct Tape: Our Favorite Duct Tape DIYs [Duct Tape]

If the DIY community had a universal symbol, it most certainly would be a roll of duct tape. Inexpensive, abundant, strong, and ready to stick to nearly anything, this versatile DIY companion is a must in your DIY toolkit.Photo by Ben Seidelman.

What to Do If Your Toyota's Been Recalled [Cars]

Got one of those Toyotas with the "sticky" gas pedal? Maybe a just-recalled Prius? Don't trade in your car or panic if your dealer's booked through next week. Here's a few tips from the experts on saving money and driving safely.

DIY Refrigerator Care Saves Money, Keeps Refrigerator Alive Longer [Repair]

We recently highlighted a few ways to pamper your dishwasher to make it last longer, but refrigerators need a little TLC, too. Here's some maintenance tips to keep yours humming along smoothly.Image by swanksalot.

How To Save Your Laptop from Spills [Ask Lifehacker]

Dear Lifehacker, I dumped a glass of iced tea all over my laptop. Is it completely hosed, or can I save my computer from becoming a paperweight? Signed, Tearfully Teed Off Photo by ryaninc.

Repair Warped Vinyl Records with Two Sheets of Glass [Repair]

There might be audio treasures stashed in a relative's record collection, but only if you can restore the discs to less topographic conditions. Wired's How-To Wiki offers a guide to restoring that warped vinyl with careful heat application. Image from Positive Feedback.

How to Remove Super Glue from Practically Anything [Household Hacks]

Super Glue and its off-brand cousins are the next best thing to duct tape when it comes to good-enough repairs, but heaven help you if it spills. Luckily, there's a guide to getting SuperGlue out or off of nearly anything. Photo by ATKR.

iFixit Repair and Teardown Guides Now Free for Remixing and Distributing [Repair]

We've always been impressed with the detailed, step-by-step guides iFixit has posted for MacBooks, iPods, and other devices.

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