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Alan Blake-Staff Writer for DIY

Alan Blake

Staff Writer for DIY

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About Alan Blake

Alan Blake holds a degree in microbiology and biotechnology. When he is not in the lab or traveling, you will find him tinkering with electronics or recycling/reusing stuff that would end up in landfills. He currently works as a DIY writer for MakeUseOf covering Arduino, reusing projects, how-tos, and a host of other exciting topics.

Latest Articles

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8 DIY Traps for Common Household Pests

Want to get rid of household pests humanely without a lot of expense? Try building one of these DIY electronic traps.

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9 Cool DIY Grilling Gadget Ideas Every BBQ Enthusiast Should Try

Raise your grilling game with one or more of these DIY devices and you'll soon become a barbecue boss.

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The 10 Best Raspberry Pi LEGO Projects

Bring your motorized LEGO projects to life with the addition of a Raspberry Pi brain and these project ideas.

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The 9 Best Arduino LEGO Projects

Combine your love of Arduino electronics and LEGO by building any of these awesome projects.

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8 DIY Projects for Chess Players

Looking to spice up your game of chess with fancy pieces or an AI opponent? Then check out these DIY projects.

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Don't Throw Them Away! 9 Projects to Reuse Old Earphones

Those old earphones sitting in a drawer can be upcycled into a whole range of DIY projects.

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8 Awesome DIY Arduino Projects to Upgrade Your Car

Here's how to modify your ride using an Arduino microcontroller.

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9 Awesome DIY Ideas to Put Old Car Parts to Good Use

Put old automotive part to good use by turning them into something new with these creative DIY project ideas.

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Fix Your Broken Earphones With These YouTube Videos

Are your earphones or headphones broken or not working properly? Check out these YouTube videos for simple fixes for common issues.

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Is AI the Future? 12 DIY Projects That Show AI's Potential

Artificial Intelligence can do far more than power chatbots. Some practical and some fun, these projects may change how you think of AI.

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What Can You Do With Old CDs? 8 DIY Project Ideas

Got a load of old CDs lying around that you no longer need? Don't throw them away: repurpose them with one of these DIY projects.

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14 Great Arduino Projects for Beginners

Interested in Arduino projects but not sure where to begin? These beginner projects will teach you how to get started.

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12 Awesome DIY Crafts Inspired by the Miniature World

People often say it's a small world, but it certainly is with these marvellous miniature makes.

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13 Awesome DIY Crafts Using Old Light Bulbs

Before you throw those old light bulbs away, consider using them for one of these impressive projects.

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14 DIY Phone Stands You Can Make in Less Than Five Minutes

Easy and creative DIY phone stand ideas you should try.

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13 DIY Kitchen Projects to Inspire You

Want to spruce up your kitchen for not much money? Try making some of these tasty tech projects.

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10 Creative DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Take inspiration from these DIY projects to create the perfect present for your mom this Mother's Day.

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11 Creative Homemade DIY Gifts for Your Artsy Friend

Finding the right gift for an artsy friend isn't always easy. So why not make them one instead?

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10 Creative Projects You Can Make This Easter

Spring into action this Easter by creating one of these fun-to-make projects.

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13 Creative DIY Projects Using Drink Cans

Don't dispose of those old drink cans just yet! You can use them to make any of these genius DIY projects.

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