How to Make a Beverage Stacker

        I couldn't fit all my beverages in the fridge so I tried to stack them in a pyramid shape. This did not work at all and I gave up after about 5 minutes of trying. You see, every time one of the bottom cans rolled away, causing the stack to collapse.
      
        After searching the web I found two solutions.
          - The binder clip idea link (wouldn't work for me because my fridge has glass shelves)
          - The Fridge Monkey link (I didn't want to buy one)

        Since neither of the above worked for me I decided to make my own beverage stacker, and give instructions on how to make one.

        What you will need:
                - some fabric
                - scrap wood ( I used 3/4" dowels)
                - a saw, scissors, and a stapler


        Preparing the Materials: First, you need to cut your fabric into a 5" x 13.5" rectangle. You could fold back and sew the edges if you want to make it look nice, I didn't. Just make sure the dimensions are right. Next, you need to cut your dowels into six 5" long pieces and sand off any sharp edges.

Fabric and wood cut to size

         Layout: Mark a line every 2 5/8" (The diameter of regular pop/beer cans) to show where to attach the dowels. The length of fabric I gave you should leave a bit of room on each end.

Lines marked for the dowels

        Attaching the dowels: Now, staple one dowel along each line you marked. Try to keep them all parallel. When you finish fastening all the dowels it should look something like this:

Finished product

        Stack 'Em Up: Finally, stack your beverages, preferably in a fridge

Stacked beverages!!!

Uses For Broken Earbuds

        I had two pairs of broken earbuds made by Apple. I felt bad throwing them out so I decided to get creative and put them to use.

        First, I decided that they would make some pretty cool shoelaces.

Ipod earbud shoelace

        I quickly changed my mind and realized that I liked regular laces better, so I cut off the plug ( 3.5mm aux) and made a cardboard docking station. It only had one speaker, two would have sounded much better.

Single speaker docking station with an Ipod plugged in

      Finally, I took the little speakers out and used them as fridge magnets.

Earbud speakers used as magnets

        Looking back, I think it would have just been easier to take care of my things in the first place. I guess I learned my lesson the fun way.

New Headphones

        I finally got some new headphones. I've only tried them twice, but so far they sound great. Now, I just need to figure out what to do with thoes pesky, old, broken earbuds. Once I decide, I'll be sure to post some pictures and descriptions.

Heres a picture of my new headphones. They are the Stretch by Philips / O'Neill

My New Cork Board - No Tools Required

        I was changing around my room this weekend when I came across twelve cork squares. They were meant to protect surfaces from hot pots and pans, but I decided they would be more useful on my wall where I could pin things to them.

         There was one problem, however, the cork was too thin, so the tacks could go all the way through and put holes in the wall. I solved this by glueing the squares to an old pice of pegboard I found in the garage. Now, my wall will stay hole-free, and it will be much easier to move the cork if I ever shift my furniature again!

Here is a photo of the finished product.