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HOW TO
02/19/2015 9:17 pm

Get More Out of Your Apple EarPods with These Tricks

Whenever you buy a newer iPhone model, you get a set of Apple EarPods with remote and microphone built-in. Aside from their comfortable design and high-quality sound they provide, these headphones offer additional functionality beyond just pausing and playing music. Below is the complete list of thi ...more

Cooking utensils and a recipe are displayed in a kitchen setting.
HOW TO
02/16/2015 8:40 pm

How to Keep Recipes Visible, but Clean & Out of the Way While You Cook

With the explosion of food blogs in the last couple of years, there are more recipes available at the tip of your fingers than ever before. Craving chocolate chip cookies or Sriracha-flavored anything? You're guaranteed to have several thousand versions to choose from. So that's how they did it befo ...more

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HOW TO
09/07/2014 8:25 pm

5 Cheap Life Hacks for Organizing Your Bathroom

There comes a time in relationships when two people decide to move in together, and when this happens, you learn two things: Your perfect, wonderful, adorable significant other is a disgusting, messy pig.Your significant other thinks the same about you.So how do you make sure your once "cute quirks" ...more

Small square mirror inside a decorative black box.
HOW TO
08/15/2014 11:52 pm

How to Make a Smartphone Projector for Less Than $5

There's nothing better than gathering up all the cushions, pillows, and blankets in your home and having a good ol' fashion movie night. But if you're still rocking the old 19-inch TV your parents gave you in college, you may want to upgrade to something bigger. If you've got a few things lying arou ...more

LEGO figure of a woman with long red hair, wearing a red outfit and holding a white pole.
HOW TO
07/10/2014 7:32 pm

Organize Your Cable Clutter with Sugru & Mini LEGO People

No matter how organized your workspace is, chances are you still wind up with tangled cords dangling off your desk. Sure, there are a lot of ways to keep your cables separate, from strategically placed binder clips to stretchy socks, but none are as fun as using a LEGO minifigure. Turns out, the tin ...more

Home button assembly of a smartphone being held by a finger.
HOW TO
03/29/2014 6:15 am

8 Tricks for Fixing Your iPhone's Broken Home Button

When a phone has only one main button, it can be pretty frustrating when that one button doesn't really work anymore. If you have an iPhone 4 or 4S, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Yep, the Home button, which is prone to unresponsiveness and lag. Most users blame the Home button issues on e ...more

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HOW TO
01/12/2014 6:03 pm

How to Repair & Waterproof Leaky Winter Boots Using Sugru

For those who live in climates where winter actually feels like winter, a good pair of boots is a must. When you're trudging through the snow to chisel the ice off your windshield, the last thing you want is for your feet to be unprepared. Wet socks are bad enough when the weather's warm. But if you ...more

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HOW TO
10/11/2013 5:12 pm

Top 12 Hacks for Making Your Gadgets Better with Sugru

Sugru is some pretty versatile stuff. The company's slogan is "Hack things better," and for good reason. It sticks to aluminum, steel, ceramics, glass and plastics, it's waterproof and heat-resistant, and it can be molded into any shape you can imagine. Anything from your kitchen cabinets to your bi ...more

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09/07/2013 2:43 am

How to Turn Your Phone into a Wallet for Cards & Keys Using Sugru

When you're on the go a lot, the amount of stuff you have to drag around can get pretty ridiculous. And sometimes, the items that are supposed to help you carry your stuff just make it worse. I have a wallet, but I hate it. Cards get stuck in it, the change pocket only holds about five coins, and it ...more

Close-up of a smartphone displaying a home screen with app icons.
HOW TO
07/05/2013 10:13 pm

How to Replace a Broken Home Button with a Soft Key on Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2

There may only be a few hardware buttons on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but when they're not working, your phone might as well be a doorstop. A few years back, I was texting while walking to class and a student on a bicycle crashed into me. My phone was flung thirty feet—straight into a puddle. I pi ...more

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HOW TO
06/25/2013 5:25 pm

5 Simple Ways to Add a Macro Lens to Your Smartphone

If you have a smartphone with a good camera, chances are you don't think it's good enough. There's always something that can better with your mobile pics, and for me, that something is closeup shots. I love macrophotography. The finer things in life excite me, finer meaning the tiny details in the o ...more

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HOW TO
06/21/2013 11:45 pm

How to Replace Worn Off Lettering on Home Appliances with Sugru

Whether you've had them for years or bought them used off Craigslist, old appliances can always benefit from a facelift. One of the first things to go is usually the lettering on the knobs, buttons, and other surfaces that are frequently touched, leaving them faded and difficult to read. Sugru user ...more

Toothbrush with blue and green bristles on a white surface.
HOW TO
06/07/2013 9:12 pm

How to Make a Super Simple Toothbrush Holder and Declutter Your Bathroom Sink

If you don't have a lot of counter space in your bathroom, even something as small as a toothbrush can seem like it takes up a lot of room. Hanging a toothbrush holder on the wall helps to declutter your counter, or you can hang it inside the cabinet to hide them from sight. Image Credit instructabl ...more

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HOW TO
04/30/2013 6:01 pm

How to Fix Your Cell Phone's Broken or Missing Volume Buttons Using Sugru

Smartphones are almost completely controlled through touchscreens now, but most of them still rely on physical buttons to turn it on or adjust volume. When those buttons stop working, you've got trouble (especially if it's your Home button). Dujo, a user on Sugru's website, had an old iPhone 3GS wit ...more

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HOW TO
04/03/2013 5:12 pm

Keep Your Tablet Safe from Kitchen Disasters with the Simplest Wall Mount Ever

Tablets can be incredibly useful in many situations, and the kitchen is no exception. Whether you're following a recipe, using an app to convert cups to tablespoons, or getting your Gosling fix, there are a lot of reasons you might keep your tablet nearby while you're cooking. The obvious issue here ...more

Selfie stick with camera in a snowy environment.
HOW TO
03/22/2013 6:17 pm

How to Make Your Own GoPro Camera Pole Mount (AKA GoPole) Using Sugru and a Stick

The GoPole, a telescoping extension pole designed specifically for GoPro cameras, allows you to capture unique and up-close 180 degree POV shots of your most awesome adventures. Image Credit gopole.comThis tool is especially great for extreme sports like skateboarding, skydiving, surfing and snowboa ...more

Wireless mouse with a USB receiver on a wooden surface.
HOW TO
10/13/2012 5:39 am

How to Add an Extra USB Port to Your Wired Computer Mouse

Ever try plugging in two flash drives into your MacBook Pro before? The USB ports on MacBooks are not only directly side by side, they're insanely close to each other, so it can be extremely difficult to plug in a large USB device with another smaller USB device. Image Credit terrywhite.comSometimes ...more

Black and white earphones on a wooden surface.
HOW TO
09/28/2012 10:40 pm

How to Make Your New Apple EarPods Fit Better in Your Ear with Sugru

Along with the release of the new iPhone 5, Apple has introduced EarPods, which now replace the soon-to-be-defunct EarBuds. For three years, Apple has been testing the EarPods with users to try and find the most secure fitting, best sounding headphones for that price range. Loose Fit?While the EarPo ...more

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NEWS
08/18/2012 8:22 am

Magnets, Sticks, and Sugru Combine to Make an Awesome DIY Construction Toy

With just sticks, some magnets, and a bit of Sugru, you too can be the proud owner of an awesome set of magnetic construction toys! The idea is very straightforward. Simply bond magnets onto the tips of thin sticks using Sugru, but the results look like a whole lot of fun. One can imagine that with ...more

Sugru moldable glue packaging in various sizes.
NEWS
07/09/2012 4:29 pm

Winners of Mad Science's Sugru Contest

Thanks to everyone who submitted ideas in last month's Mad Science contest. The question called for your best idea for using Sugru, a temporarily malleable silicone modeling clay that self cures for a soft-touch permanent bond. It's a marvelous product for at-home quick fixes and for even making som ...more

Close-up of a smartphone displaying the time 9:42 and the Sprint logo.
NEWS
06/27/2012 10:36 pm

Things to Do on WonderHowTo (06/27 - 07/03)

WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with topics ranging from Minecraft to science experiments to Scrabble and everything in-between. Check in every Wednesday evening for a roundup of user-run activities and how-to projects from the communities. Below are the h ...more

Collage of a colorful geometric shape, a video game console, a Scrabble logo, and a close-up of a woman's eye makeup application.
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06/21/2012 3:34 pm

Things to Do on WonderHowTo (06/20 - 06/26)

Last week, we rolled out a major site-wide update on WonderHowTo, making it even easier to follow the subjects you're passionate about—and easier to share your creations with people who'll give you the kudos you deserve! Like any major update, there will be some bugs and questions about the new desi ...more

NEWS
06/13/2012 8:56 pm

Things to Do on WonderHowTo (06/13 - 06/19)

Today, we're pleased to announce that WonderHowTo is getting a major site-wide update to make it easier to follow the subjects you're passionate about and to share your creations with people who will give you the kudos you deserve! We Built You a New WonderHowTo!In preparation for the update to the ...more

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06/06/2012 9:29 pm

Things to Do on WonderHowTo (06/06 - 06/12)

WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with topics ranging from Minecraft to science experiments to Scrabble and everything in-between. Check in every Wednesday evening for a roundup of user-run activities and how-to projects from the most popular communities. Us ...more

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04/25/2012 8:38 pm

Things to Do on WonderHowTo (04/25 - 05/01)

WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with topics ranging from Minecraft to science experiments to Scrabble and everything in-between. Check in every Wednesday evening for a roundup of user-run activities and how-to projects from the most popular communities. Us ...more

HOW TO
04/24/2012 3:24 pm

Create Your Own Cast and Oogoo to Give Your DIY Gadgets the Shape You Want

I think it's fair to say that every maker yearns for a 3D printer. You can replace circuit board connectors, fix your glasses, create ski grips, and make whole machines out of printed plastic parts—even a 3D printer. But without a 3D printer on hand, you can always resort to Sugru. Sugru is a silico ...more

NEWS
12/02/2011 11:41 pm

10 Clever Uses for Sugru

Giveaway Tuesdays has officially ended! But don't sweat it, WonderHowTo has another World that's taken its place. Every Tuesday, Phone Snap! invites you to show off your cell phone photography skills. Submit your best shot to our weekly competition for a chance to win an awesome prize. Phoneographe ...more

HOW TO
12/05/2010 11:00 am

HowTo: You Killed Kenny Doorstop

Instructables user BrittLiv uses a moldable silicone called sugru to sculpt this awesome doorstop of South Park's miraculously indestructible Kenny McCormick. You Will Need: orange and black sugru flesh, white, brown and black paint, paint brush rubber floor mat, the thinner the better wooden do ...more