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Michael Klements

Hi, my name is Michael and I started this blog in 2016 to share my DIY journey with you. I love tinkering with electronics, making, fixing, and building - I'm always looking for new projects and exciting DIY ideas. If you do too, grab a cup of coffee and settle in, I'm happy to have you here.
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Chicken Potjie

A potjie is the perfect meal for a family gathering or camping trip. It can be cooked...
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Improve Your Workshop With These 5 Projects

A tidy and well kitted out workshop is the key to successful DIY projects. Here are 5...
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Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly

Performing regular maintenance on your vehicle keeps it in good condition, saves you loads of money in...
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Which Lubricant To Use

In the past there was a choice between grease and oil, however, nowadays there is a whole...
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Traditional Tomato Bredie

A South African classic made with ripe tomatoes, a rich and hearty bredie is perfect for a winter...
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Make Your Own Soy Candles

Soy candles have a few benefits over paraffin wax candles, one being that they burn longer than...
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Drill Holes In Tiles

When installing new fittings, mirrors, lights or pipes in the kitchen or bathroom, there often is a...
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Installing Crown Molding

Installing crown molding or cornicing  is an easy an inexpensive way to drastically improve the appearance of...
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Pi 5 NAS With Custom Carbon Fibre Panels, Made on the Makera Z1!

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Today, I'm going to be building a low-power SSD NAS that is built around the Raspberry Pi 5. This Pi 5 NAS offers flexible...

I Built a Pi 5 AI Chatbot That Talks, Blinks, and Looks Around!

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There’s something fun about bringing tech to life, literally. Today’s project is all about that, building an AI chatbot that blinks, looks around, and...

A Pi Cluster That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand – The Sipeed Nanocluster

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Building a Raspberry Pi cluster usually means dealing with messy cables, stacks of boards, and a tangle of power supplies. But what if you...

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Adjusting Cabinet Hinges

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If your cabinets have adjustable concealed hinges, you may need to adjust them every now and again to keep the doors in line and...

Mini Raspberry Pi Server With Built In UPS

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Today we're going to be building a mini Raspberry Pi server with a built-in UPS and OLED stats display. A Raspberry Pi makes a...

I Built A 4-Bay Raspberry Pi 5 Based NAS

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Last year, I built a Pi-based NAS as cheaply as possible using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. It was a great project to learn...

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