Resurrection of a dishwasher

Our Siemens SD6P1S dishwasher went dark—no lights, no beeps, total blackout. A quick troubleshoot led to a blown TNY264GN IC on the PCB. I put in a new IC, gave it a thorough cleaning and it’s washing like new again!

Our Siemens SD6P1S dishwasher went dark—no lights, no beeps, total blackout. A quick troubleshoot led to a blown TNY264GN IC on the PCB. I put in a new IC, gave it a thorough cleaning and it’s washing like new again!

Born from my daughter's sketch—a simple heart with warm LED lights inside. Shaped from pallet wood, routed hidden channels for the wires, and finished with hardwax oil. Pure magic that lights up with love.

A minimalist plywood desk with reclaimed pallet wood legs. A strong combo—visually striking and mechanically solid. Serene birch meets warm, weathered character with subtle, thoughtful details.
Turned a dead TV into a 12 kg space heater pretending to be daylight. Result: ~650 lumens of soft, inefficient magic. Basically a complex mood lamp. Worth it? Ask my electricity bill.

What do you do when you can’t find what you want through the regular distribution channels? You do it yourself. Massive wood for longevity, sits 10 to 14 people, easy to clean.

Our cat, the master of the split-second dash—door barely ajar, and he was gone. A magnetic bullet catch changed that. The door stays gently closed, and we can step outside in peace.

Upgrade a vintage car stereo with a DIY auxiliary input. Tapping into the CD signal path and adding a selector switch for CD/aux toggling. Build a dipole FM antenna.

Revamped cast iron & wood garden bench. Painted with a hammered finish & solid oiled slats from Siberian larch. Finished with an eye for detail. Solid, stylish and made to last!

12V, 5V & 3.3V with ample power, 4 USB charging ports, a voltage/current meter, easy to connect additional equipment later.

The right size matters! Discover ideal bird house dimensions, which wood to use, key construction tips, how many to hang, and perfect placement spots.

Part I.
It all started with a lamp desperately trying to keep up appearances. It ended with a challenging power cord routing.

Design, build & install a sturdy and hip baby gate that looks like an abacus. A clever trick is used to avoid permanent damage to the stairs' newel post & handrails.