Free Tools & Solutions
Some solutions are too useful — or too simple — not to share. These tools, models, and ideas started as real-world fixes or experiments. Here you'll find writeups, software, recipes, methods, 3D models, and more. If they help you, use them. If they inspire something new, even better.
Fridge Mullion Hinge Retrofit
A 3D printable replacement for broken mullion hinge tabs on certain French Door refrigerators.
Read →Wi-Fi Smart Garage Door Opener
Convert a standard garage door opener into a WiFi-enabled smart device for about $40.
Read →2D Rapid Layout Tool for Flooring/Tiling
A free web-based tool for planning tile layouts — fast, precise, and unpretentious.
Read →Get It Right the First Time — An AI Recipe Rewriter Prompt
A prompt that restructures messy recipes into a clean, shop-and-cook-friendly format.
Read →No-Caulk Tiling Method for Showers and Tub Surrounds
A tested method for tiling showers and tub surrounds that doesn't rely on caulk and doesn't crack.
Read →Software-Based Speaker Switch for Any Old 5.1 Receiver
Remap channels with free Linux tools to add premium multi-zone/speaker-switching functionality to any old receiver.
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