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146 episodes
#4295: Custom Storage Inserts Without Injection Molding
How to make HDPE grid inserts for Euro boxes without injection molding — 3D printing, CNC, or waterjet cutting?
#4292: How a Belt Changed One Man’s Shopping Philosophy
One belt, a gear nerd community, and a whole new way to buy things that actually last.
#4291: Car Battery Lifespan, Dash Cams & Jump Starters
Realistic battery life, why dash cams drain them fast, and whether portable jump starters actually work.
#4290: What Specs Actually Matter in a Borescope
1080p vs VGA scams, cable length traps, and adjustable lighting — what to look for in a diagnostic borescope.
#4285: The Middle-Voltage DC Field Guide
When to use 24V vs 48V DC, how to distribute it, and what hardware you'll need.
#4284: Kill the Wall-Warts: Centralized DC Power for Your Rack
Ditch the brick sprawl. One power supply, one distribution panel, and a huge efficiency gain for your homelab.
#4278: Designing a DIY Meal Replacement from First Principles
Powder beats bars for low-fat, shelf-stable meal replacements. Here's how to design your own from scratch.
#4271: Concrete Screws vs Plastic Anchors: Best for Renters
Concrete screws hold 2-3x more weight than plastic anchors and leave smaller holes. Here's what Israeli renters need to know.
#4270: The Anchor Go Bag: A System for Hanging Anything
Stop googling anchor sizes. A decision tree for drywall, concrete, and everything in between.
#4239: How to Lock a Box That Was Never Meant to Be Locked
Can you borrow the military's pre-positioning tactic for your own stuff? It all starts with a lockable plastic box.
#4228: Window Films for Renters: Privacy, Heat, and Removal
Privacy films, heat rejection, and how to remove them cleanly when your lease is up.
#4222: How Local Network Discovery Breaks with Custom DNS
Why your printer disappears when you run AdGuard Home — and how mDNS actually works.
#4211: Pallet Jack vs Apartment: What Actually Works for Moving Euroboxes?
A pallet jack seems obvious for moving eurobox pallets — but apartment hallways and storage are the real test.
#4205: DIY Cargo Pickup: Can You Really Do It Yourself?
What happens when you try to pick up your own imported cargo at the port without a trucking company.
#4198: Belt Carry Systems for Parents: ClipTech vs MOLLE vs Magnetic
Field report on modular belt carry systems for parenting, DIY, and daily context-switching.
#4191: How to Build a Kid-Safe Electronics Workshop
Teaching electronics to curious kids without the electrical risks — low-voltage DC, breadboards, and smart separation strategies.
#4185: LiFePO4 Batteries: The Workhorse Chemistry for DIY Projects
LiFePO4 lasts 10x longer than lithium-ion. Here's how to choose, connect, and charge it for your build.
#4183: Stacking Three Devices Into One Superphone
What if the best phone isn't a phone at all? Stacking a modem, battery, and handset into one brick.
#4138: The Two-Week Perpetual Cholent Playbook
A Shabbat dinner where the stew simmered for 14 days before guests were even invited. Here's how to pull it off.
#4114: How to Pick a Dolly That Won't Fail on a Curb
Why a $45 dolly fails on a 6-inch curb — and what to buy instead for real city moves.
#4112: Cardboard vs. Eurobox: Phasing Out Disposable Storage
How to transition from disposable cardboard to industrial-grade Euroboxes without breaking the bank.
#4111: The AC Photo That Taunts You
Why no single app handles photos, multi-user access, and home-specific fields — and what to use instead.
#4108: How to Pack a Rental Van Like a Cargo Pilot
What a FedEx loadmaster knows about keeping your fridge from becoming a projectile.
#4102: Can Pine Furniture Survive Outdoors?
Why coating pine for outdoor use often makes things worse — and what actually works.