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Opportunity cost and the home

May 20, 2014
Opportunity cost isn't just for economists; it's for real people, too!
Is fixing this myself worth the opportunity cost?
paddy hirsch

Can you make money helping out Google Helpouts?

Nov 5, 2013
Google launches its new video-conferencing advice and how-to service, called Google Helpouts.

DIY planes in Kenya

Jul 5, 2013
In Kenya, a growing group of amateur aviation enthusiasts are building homemade flying machines out of everything from junk metal to old car engines.

The Toaster Project: Building a toaster from scratch

Dec 14, 2011
Thomas Thwaites discusses how --and why -- he built a toaster from the bottom up.

DIY Energy Audit: Appliances

Jul 30, 2010
Your appliances can be energy hogs--especially that old fridge you keep in the garage. Want to know just how much it's costing you?...