15 dirt cheap $5 DIY projects
Summers are just around the corner, so sitting back home and doing nothing is going to be such a waste of time. It is better you get down to some resourceful DIY activity, rather than watching time slip away! DIY activity gets even more interesting if the moolah involved is almost negligible. $5 is the price tagged to the DIYs enlisted below, so choose the ones you are going to make and get your tools handy.
# DIY Battery Charger
Very simple to build from salvaged parts this DIY battery charger tops at 3 amps up to 12 amps. The parts you'll need to build a battery charger are a 12V ex-halogen light transformer, high current bridge rectifier, a fuse & fuse holder, and some cable.
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# DIY Solar Powered radio
I guess you would be having an old radio lying somewhere in the trash, and you can use that old radio to build a solar powered radio. The only thing you need to purchase is a %5 solar powered garden LED light. Thereafter you'll radio will be up and running 24X7 without any glitches.
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# Illuminated keyboard
You would say that what's the use of making a DIY illuminated keyboard? Well, the answer to that would be, because it’s something very different.
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# DIY Bead Breaker
With this simple DIY solution to the tire bead breaking problem, you will never-ever again go to the garage shop for the ordeal.
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# Solar water heater
If you have got source of energy that is virtually inexhaustible and in plenty, then why not use it to the maximum. Reduce rising electricity bills by making this solar water heater made out of coolant grill from old refrigerator.
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# Bicycle dashboard and GPS
This DIY tutorial helps you on how to make a cell phone attached rig on your bicycle for easy navigational GPS on the go. Mounting the cell phone on the front of your bicycle also aids in taking up calls or reading messages with a single hand.
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# DIY power meter
The PC heat measuring power meter is used to measure the heat produced while working on PC. Made from an ordinary cable modified with 1-Ohm resistor this DIY will cost under $5.
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# Award-winning solar cardboard oven
If a $5 cheap DIY can win you a hefty amount of $75,000 what more can someone ask for. Developed by Jon Bohmer, the Kyoto Box Oven is made from couple of cardboard boxes, aluminum foil and acrylic cover.
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# DIY sprinkler
Made from pens and a 20-ounce bottle, the DIY sprinkler is a viable option instead of purchasing a sprinkler for your lawn.
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# Laptop lap desk
When you are cozy in your bed working on the laptop can be such a hassle, the extra weigh and overheating issues. $5 is all you need to make a stand for you laptop for lazy boy gaming or the usual PC work.
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# Tall speaker stands
The purchasable speaker stands can set you back a minimum of $ 40, so a more practical option is to make them yourself.
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# iPhone tripod stand
Even though iPhone is nothing compared to a professional photography camera, but still you can take some good photo clicks aided by the iPhone tripod stand.
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# Light reflector for photography
3 point Light plays a major role in taking great photographs, as opposed to naive shooting in dim light. Make a light reflector at home for some stand out photography with your regular digital camera.
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# Electronic jewelry
If you can flaunt it, then you better make some electronic jewelry for some sure-fire glances. This ultra-modern piece of DIY ornament will surely make you win over the ladies.
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# Mini USB fridge
Made from an old garage sale electric camper cooler, this personalized drink cooler fridge is powered by a USB.
