Reader Andy decided to stick it to boredom and build a laptop stand out of just some PVC pipe and some wire. The design is fairly simple, and doesn't even require any detailed directions.

Step 1: Stand with your feet hips-width distance apart and grip the PVC pipe.(Again, the wider you hold the pipe, the easier the exercise will be.) Step 2: Bring your right arm up so that the pipe ...

PVC is a great material for DIY-enthusiasts, right up there with duct tape, Sugru, zip ties, and paracord. Usually you can only get it in white or grey/black which works for garage projects, but ...

Real Cyr wheels have a grippy PVC covering that is nothing like PVC pipe. PVC piping will slide out from under you (if you can even stand in the unsafe DIY wheel while it’s spinning).

Tools Powered: Shop vac, leaf blower Cost: $95 (with cord) Coil Time: 47 seconds Cord Tangles: Zero 1.) Get a Bucket. Acquire an empty 5-gallon drywall bucket, 1- and 4-inch-diameter PVC pipe, a 4 ...