I'm looking for a decent 4-bay (minimum) network server on the cheap. [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan on Nov 5, 2009 - 11 answers

RedGreenShowFilter: I've got a bunch of crisp paperback romance novels I've scavenged from dumpsters around town, and I'd rather turn them into something than read or try selling them. What can I build using them? I'm thinking clear box tape instead of duct, so the corny covers will still be visible. Bonus points for something handy. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Sep 8, 2009 - 15 answers

Had an idea for a new design of dog leash and want to make and hopefully sell it. I've had a heck of a time finding a source for all the little locking/clasping components found on your typical leash. How do I find them? [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning on Jul 26, 2009 - 6 answers

You guys helped me figure out what computer parts to buy. Now I've got the parts, tried putting it together, and it's been a disaster. Please help me figure this out... [more inside]
posted by unexpected on Jul 22, 2009 - 22 answers

Real life hobby for someone who enjoys building structures in computer games? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 8, 2009 - 11 answers

We're thinking of building a small backyard bungalow to use as an office, ideally with some sort of bike storage attached. [more inside]
posted by El Curioso on Feb 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Six reasonably talented and experienced makers-of-things, lots of tools, a few hundred dollars in supplies, lots of space, and four days. What can we build? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Feb 4, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm planning a home addition but would like peruse building material sources beyond what's available in consumer hardware stores. What sources do architects and contractors use for non-standard windows and other items? Is there a McMaster-Carr-equivalent for building materials? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jan 30, 2009 - 4 answers

How much does it actually cost to commission an architect to design an "interesting" home? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Dec 31, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to build a custom bike, and I've got a few questions... [more inside]
posted by god particle on Nov 5, 2008 - 21 answers

Please help me put a friends PC together. Right now I'm getting error codes. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Aug 31, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm building a computer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by katrielalex on Jul 6, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm trying to get into building electronics and I need some advice. What would be a good place to start? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Mar 23, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm building a PC for the first time and need someone to check my work. [more inside]
posted by DU on Feb 27, 2008 - 19 answers

What are the best components for a build it yourself system these days? Not nec. brands but what specs are important. Can you rec'd a good place to read about the options?
posted by Barrows on Feb 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to build a PC and, while I'm not quite at the summit of ignorance, I'm high in the foothills and the air's getting thin. I need people who know more than me to tell me what to do. Please. Vastly longer explanation follows. [more inside]
posted by rhymer on Jan 30, 2008 - 20 answers

I'll be building a computer in a few months, and I have a few questions about aesthetics, case mods, and power supplies. [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on Jan 25, 2008 - 13 answers

What set of power tools can I assemble that will allow me to build things out of wood and will store in a closet? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Jan 22, 2008 - 23 answers

How to figure out the dimensions of the Weighted Companion Cube? [more inside]
posted by Ctrl_Alt_ep on Nov 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Can you help me build this bed? [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Jul 23, 2007 - 13 answers

Buying an Nvidia graphics card... which manufacturer to go for? Does it make a difference? [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Jun 29, 2007 - 18 answers

Computer Buffs: Building a new computer from scratch, and wondering if my selection will work and if it's the best combination. Any ideas would be very helpful! [more inside]
posted by chitlin on Jun 8, 2007 - 14 answers

CarpentryFilter: What solutions, traditional or otherwise, might I use to fix a problem exposed points of wood screws? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus on May 29, 2007 - 13 answers

Anyone know of a free, open-sourced build management/tracking web application? [more inside]
posted by xmutex on May 22, 2007 - 4 answers

How can I build a custom USB button? [more inside]
posted by pissfactory on Apr 9, 2007 - 11 answers

How to build a posse, crew, entourage or social clique of men and women post-40s? [more inside]
posted by choragus on Feb 19, 2007 - 12 answers

Recommendations on London conversions/new builds to rent come the new year [more inside]
posted by Mossy on Dec 3, 2006 - 2 answers

How do I build a rack to store spools of thread? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Nov 13, 2006 - 11 answers

I am looking for instructions on how to build an echo chamber for a recording studio. Does anybody have any resources? I am specifically trying to emulate the one used in the MoTown Recordings.. [more inside]
posted by lukeomalley on Aug 20, 2006 - 25 answers

Building a new computer: Athlon 64 or Pentium D? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim on Jul 18, 2006 - 15 answers

What US neighborhoods are best known for interesting examples of Craftsman homes? I know about the various bay area neighborhoods - the Maybecks of the Berkeley hills, Westwood Park in SF, etc.; I'm familiar with Pasadena and its Bungalow Heaven, as well as Santa Barbara's many restored bungalows - and I'm familiar with similar neighborhoods here in Sacramento, where I live now. What I'm mainly looking for are out of the way, underrated or less-known neighborhoods with interesting historical and architectural character, specifically expressed in homes built in the Craftsman aesthetic - from the conservative late Victorian through the Prairie and Mission revival. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Jun 7, 2006 - 21 answers

New PC system build, nearly new builder seeks the Volvo 240 of machines. [more inside]
posted by vers on Jan 18, 2006 - 13 answers

Is 7 too young to put PCs together? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Sep 20, 2005 - 24 answers

Can it be cost-effective to build your own kitchen cabinets from scratch vs. buying and installing them yourself? [more inside]
posted by jacobsee on Mar 15, 2005 - 19 answers

Forced to reinstall my server, so I'm also optimizing it. Any suggestions on which Linux build I'd be best off using? Some specific issues inside. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on Dec 19, 2004 - 16 answers