Sometimes, it’s just too hot to go outside and play. Why not try this DIY smartphone projector? You can enjoy time with the kids while staying cool.
Amazon Prime Day: 30 smart buys you don’t want to miss
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It’s Amazon Prime Day, so the super sale is on. I did the hard work for you. Not everything you see pitched on Amazon is a deal, but these are the best ones you definitely need to check out.
First things first: You need a Prime membership to get these discounts. Not a member? Click here to try it free for 30 days. Just don’t forget to cancel if it’s not your thing.
🏠 Home upgrades you’ll love
- Breeze through summer: A quiet oscillating tower fan (15% off) sends chill air up to 25 feet.
- Shut your garage door? Stop wondering with a smart garage door opener (20% off) that syncs with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
- Porch pirates, beware: The latest Ring Doorbell (47% off) lets you see, hear and speak to whoever’s lurking.
- RIP dead zones: This Wi-Fi extender (64% off) covers up to 105 gadgets and 12,880 sq. ft. Neat.
- High-pressure, low drama: Finally, a 50-foot garden hose (15% off) that won’t kink halfway through watering your garden.
- Tool that rules: A 17-in-1 foldable multitool (30% off) can fix everything but your love life.
👩🍳 Get cookin’ with these must-haves
- One appliance, nine tricks: Cook fast and evenly with a six-quart air fryer (25% off). No greasy mess.
- Smoothies on the go: Ninja’s portable blender (36% off) is cordless, USB-C rechargeable and ready to roll.
- DIY Starbucks: Small kitchen? No prob. This mini coffee maker (11% off) fits almost anywhere.
- Slice that price: This 14-piece non-slip knife set (25% off) is dishwasher safe and comes with a built-in sharpener.
- Splatter happens: Not anymore. A microwave cover (39% off) catches it all. Plus, it’ll steam your leftovers.
- Smarter snacking: Track portions like a pro with a smart food scale (29% off). Connects with your fitness app.
⚡ Gadgets with that ‘wow’ factor
- Color me impressed: Set the mood or the party with these smart bulbs (25% off, four-pack).
- Double your screens: Plug this portable screen (43% off) into your laptop. Bonus: Built-in kickstand.
- All juiced up: A smart power strip (39% off) with four built-in USB-C ports controls all your tech with a tap.
- Hits the spot: The newest Amazon Echo Spot (44% off) will look perfect on your nightstand or desk.
- Fire it up: Ultra 4K? Check. Live TV? You bet. All in the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick (50% off).
- For the kiddos: Grab an Echo Dot Kids (47% off) and score a full year of Amazon Kids+ ($5.99/month after trial).
🤖 Team Apple or Android?
- iPad magic: Still rocking a tablet from the 2010s? Snag the latest iPad (14% off) right now.
- Tablet goals: Psst… Android crew. This is your sign to snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab FE (9% off).
- Fresh fruit: The Apple Watch Series 10 (16% off) tracks your steps, heart rate and so much more.
- AI on your wrist: A Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (30% off) is packed with smart features.
🧼 Clean up your act
- Streak-free and shiny: Give your TVs and monitors a glow-up with a screen cleaner kit (20% off).
- Bye-bye stains: Bissell’s mini deep cleaner (26% off) deep cleans carpets, car seats, you name it.
- No wires = no drama: A Shark cordless vacuum (50% off) has 40 minutes of run time and gets into every crevice.
- From ‘ew’ to ‘new’: Grime’s got nothing on this electric spin scrubber (40% off). Three speeds, eight heads, and one long handle.
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Need to set up a security system? Hire the pros
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DIY projects have gotten incredibly popular during the pandemic. Folks are posting videos of themselves crafting slime — and sometimes spilling it everywhere. Some people are creating their own robots, NFTs and more.
Heroes every home needs
💡 My pick: Motion sensor night lights (38% off, two-pack)
Your 2 a.m. toe savers. Perfect for hallways, bathrooms or that Lego minefield in your kid’s room.
🔌 Outlet concealer kit (28% off): Hide those bulky plugs and messy cords. Finally, your furniture can sit flush against the wall.
🌀 Double-sided mounting tape (10% off): Holds up to 120 pounds. One roll has endless uses, from securing rugs to hanging decorations.
🚽 Bidet toilet attachment (35% off): A quick DIY install, and boom, you’re saving trees and cash on overpriced TP.
💧 Under-sink organizers (29% off, two-pack): No more crouching. Pullout shelves bring your cleaners and sponges right to you.
✅ Fix everything faster: Upgrade your space without emptying your wallet. Shop more handpicked helpers on my Amazon page.
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DIY smartphone projector
You only need a few supplies for this fun project. Go ahead and give it a shot!
💀 DIY neck crack: Chiropractic neck “adjustments” are all over TikTok. So are reports of strokes, nerve damage and ruptured arteries. The internet’s favorite crack (not that one) could basically snap your brain off. So before you adjust yourself straight into the void based on something you saw online, heed my words: Please don’t.
🔌 DIY energy assessments: Before calling a pro, check for indoor air leaks yourself. You could save 10%-20% a year on energy bills just by plugging gaps around your home. Here’s a two-pack of caulk trim (12% off) to stop your money from slipping through the cracks.
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DIY face mask tutorial with Kay
If you are wondering what the best way to make a face mask to protect yourself is, this video isn’t going to help. But, if you are looking to have a good laugh and release some of that built-up tension you should give this video a watch.
Don’t hire a handyman…
👷 Become one. These DIY gadgets practically pay for themselves.
- 💦 Wash like a boss: A portable pressure sprayer (43% off) goes where your garden hose fears to tread.
- 🪛 Drill, baby, drill: Guess how many bits come with this cordless drill ($44). Spoiler alert: 22 of them.
- 🪒 Blades of glory: Razor scrapers (19% off) slice through stickers and that mystery gum underneath your desk.
- 💡 Glow get ’em: Stick these motion-activated lights (8% off, two-pack) in any dark corner for some extra light.
- 🔌 Plug in the future: Linkind’s smart plugs (14% off, four-pack) work with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
🏠 Upgrade your life: If you liked these, you’ll love the smart home staples waiting for you on my Amazon storefront. Just a click away.
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Inspector Gadget, who?
🧰 If your tools are ghosting you mid-project, start here:
- 🔦 Power outage MVP: This rechargeable flashlight (20% off) shines for up to 15 hours. Zoomable and waterproof.
- 🪓 Tool that rules: Screw, hammer, cut and more with a 14-in-1 multitool (11% off). 4.7 stars and 18,000+ reviews.
- 🎁 Gift-wrapping stress? A paper roll dispenser and cutter ($39.99) makes clean slices every time.
- 📐 Tilted shelves? Use a laser level (20% off) with a 150-foot range. Retire your shaky hands already.
- 🖌️ Fix that nick: Forget rollers, this touch-up paint pen (25% off) tackles scuffs without trays, mess or regret.
- 😎 Shield your eyes: Anti-fog safety glasses (19% off) fit over your readers to block UV, blue light and bad decisions.
❤️ Love these? You’ll find even more in my storefront. There’s a new DIY page waiting for you there.
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Dad’s new favorite toys
🧑💻 This year, skip the tired tie and upgrade his gear.
- Save big on this Samsung Galaxy Watch (39% off) bundle.
- Apple friends, score the latest Apple Watch (23% off).
- This charging station (25% off) folds up for easy storage.
- A Kodak instant printer (16% off) brings memories to life.
- He’ll look sharp using this beard trimmer (10% off).
- These light-up gloves (33% off) = DIY hero after dark.
- He’d love new earbuds that deliver amazing sound, long battery life and sleek design (15% off).*
📅 One week till Father’s Day: Shop my ultimate gift list now for more great picks he’ll brag about.
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I can’t put my finger on it
🧽 Oh, it’s that mess. Let’s fix that.
- Reach those high ceiling fans with a reusable duster (6% off).
- From showers to windshields, a squeegee (32% off) handles it all.
- Gum under your desk? This scraper ($12) cuts through old gunk.
- Keep your pet’s gums healthy with a finger toothbrush kit ($7).
- Slip on these gloves ($13) when you’d rather not touch … that.
💅 Dirty nails? Grab this fingernail brush ($10) for a quick DIY pedicure or manicure.
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📸 DIY stickers: Instagram’s Cutouts lets you turn your photos into custom stickers. Start a new Story or Reel, tap Stickers (square smiley face icon) > Cutouts > choose a photo or video with a clear subject. Instagram will create it for you right away or save it for later. FYI, you can only pick one object at a time.
Homebody armor
🛟 Think of this list as bubble wrapping for your everyday life.
- Leg covers (29% off) keep your chairs from scuffing your beautiful floors.
- These stretchy chair covers (20% off) add color and guard against spills.
- Stop door slams and pinched fingers with handy door stoppers ($9).
- Big project? Cut-proof gloves (30% off) protect your hands while you DIY.
- Slip on some tinted safety glasses (19% off) that fit over your regular specs.
🔒 Lock it down: Add an extra layer of “hands off” with a two-pack of padlocks (22% off) for your backpack, briefcase or luggage.
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All it takes is a few hundred bucks: Sites like China’s Temu sell cheap drone accessories that can turn them into DIY weapons. We’re talking AI-guided cameras that recognize people and vehicles, and cargo holders that can carry explosives. Seriously frightening.
Bit by the DIY bug?
🔨 It doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some little products that make a big difference.
- Fill up paint pens ($25 for a set of five; 17% off), and touch up scratches on doors and walls without having to redo an entire area. Easy!
- If there’s one thing that ruins the front of a house, it’s oil stains in the driveway. It’s a good thing concrete oil stain remover is under $20.
- While you’re waiting to scrub the oil remover, why not install new garage door handles ($10)? They make a boring door look way classier.
- Decorative stick-on ceiling tiles add a ton of personality to a room. Click the box for $10 off.
- Motion-sensor cabinet lights ($30) are a game-changer. We have them in our garage.
🔋 Charged up: I found this battery organizer ($24) after spending 20 minutes digging through my junk drawer for one AA. The name’s so funny, too.
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