Season 2013 2013

Here's a way to frame your Solar Scorcher (Fresnel Lens) in under an hour, and for less than $8!! This design for a custom "Scorcher Frame" is easy to use, and incredibly cheap to make!

Here is how to make High Pressure Paper Rockets for your hand-held rocket launcher. They withstand over 135 PSI, shoot over 300 feet, are reusable, and only cost around 5¢ each!!

Here's how to take everyday sprinkler parts and convert them into a portable, hand-held rocket launcher! It's cheap to make, easy to use, and will send a paper rocket over 300 feet!!

In this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items. Here's how to charge your phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch.

Bring out the big guns! Have you ever seen a water balloon shotgun? Here's how to make a High Powered Water Balloon Shooter that will fire 17 balloons at once!

The challenge is simple .. just balance 14 nails on one nail head ... at the same time!

In this project you'll learn how to make a fun little mind puzzle, for giving as a gift, or for entertaining guests. You'll also learn the secret to getting all nails these to balance at once!

Here's how to make dry-ice at home, or wherever you feel like it! All you need is a pillow case, and a CO2 fire extinguisher.

Most people wouldn't think of butter as a flammable substance, but in this project they are! We're making emergency candles that burn for hours .. using some toilet paper, and a bit of butter!

Here's how to convert your Laptop, Smartphone, or Tablet into a makeshift projector. The picture isn't the greatest, but it's really really cheap, and can add a bit of creative fun to your next sports party!

Did you know you can make an AC arc welder using parts from your microwave? I just finished mine, so join me in this video as we put its welding capabilities to the test!

How to convert scavenged microwave parts into a useful arc welding machine. This is part 1 of 2, and focuses on the modification of the transformers.

How to convert scavenged microwave parts into a useful arc welding machine. This is part 2 of 2, and focuses on the electrical system and finishing touches.

Mixing water with electricity is risky, and can be lethal. However, in this project we're using it to make one of the cheapest kinds of power controller. The Scariac.

The most expensive parts of a water pump, or DIY Super Soaker, are usually the check valves. In this project, we're making some from scratch, for as little as $0.35 each.

Here's how to make a deck of cards that will pump out a shocking 330 volts of electricity. Stuart Edge used it in his "Electric Shock Kissing Prank" to show the ladies how a man can really put the sparks in a kiss.

Want to make a glass of water freeze instantly on command? What is this supernatural power and who can use it? Discover the secrets to Ice-bending ... in real life.

Take any bottle of soda, and get it to freeze on command! This “super cool" trick works with cans of soda as well.

Pour a glass of water and watch it turn to ice instantly! This step-by-step tutorial will show you everything you need to know about Instant Ice.

In this project, we're making hand-held sparklers for the 4th of July. When it's time to celebrate with fireworks, you could just buy them. Or you could improvise, and make your own.

10 amazing tips and tricks you can use to impress your friends, and make your summer a little easier.

In this project you'll learn how to make a customizable PVC hand pump that will create vacuum suction, pump water, or compress air.

Healthy living just got a little butter. Caution: Shaking cream into butter makes people laugh at you.

Here's a little party trick you can do with 4 wooden matches, that you can use to impress your friends, or scam them out of some money.

You don't have to wait for halloween to play with dry ice. Here are 5 "non-halloween" ways to use dry ice for tricks & pranks.

Bacon + Drain Cleaner = Soap??! ..Yes, and it smells like cinnamon.

In this project you'll learn how to make a super secret safe that nobody will recognize, even if they're looking straight at it.

Fire and water: mortal enemies? Not so fast! Here are 5 ways to start a fire, using water.

Carbonated ice cream? ...Really! And here's how to make it with a few simple ingredients, and a bit of dry-ice

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, here are 6 tips to making solid passwords, to help protect your digital life.

How can diapers help your plants grow? Trust me, it's probably not what you're thinking.

7 tricks with liquid nitrogen that you could try at your next party, but probably shouldn't!

How to make a decorative, and completely edible, apple swan! I made a few modifications to the original idea, to get the effect you see here.

n this project, we're making a simple, and safe, bottle rocket, out of common household materials.

10 amazing tips and tricks for your Holiday frustrations!

This technique is guaranteed to be a "blast" at parties, and will certainly turn heads and get you a reaction. For better or for worse!

It's amazing what you can get off the FREE section of the classified ads! With a little ambition, someone's junk can be a goldmine of opportunity!