DIY and Home Improvement
Hands-on work on the home: repairs, renovation, installing fixtures, tools, workshop technique and materials. Tech DIY (home labs, PC builds, electronics) stays in Computing. An extra channel alongside an episode's main one.
#768: The Missing Nail: When Tiny Parts Stop Big Projects
From tiny laptop screws to industrial rivnuts, discover why the smallest components are often the biggest hurdles in any DIY project.
#737: The Physics of Quiet: Engineering Soundproofing for Urban Life
Tired of city noise invading your home? Discover the science of acoustic windows and why egg cartons won't save your sleep.
#731: The EQ Lasagna Problem: A Signal Processing Hierarchy
Stop layering filters on top of filters. Learn the technically correct way to sync your home audio without creating a muddy "EQ lasagna."
#723: Domesticating Your Home Security: How to Kill the Cloud
Learn how to "domesticate" consumer security cameras by severing their cloud ties while keeping the high-quality hardware you love.
#709: The Voltage You Can't Feel
Is static electricity a real threat to your hardware? Learn why 10 volts can destroy a chip with a charge you can't even feel.
#706: DIY Geopolitical Intelligence: Building Your Dashboard
Learn how to bridge the gap between elite intelligence tools and home-grown situational awareness dashboards using AI.
#700: Why Cheap Screwdrivers Strip Your Screws
Tired of stripped screws and static shocks? Learn how professional-grade tools like Wiha and Wera can save your high-end PC components.
#649: The Ultimate Dashboard: DIY Information Radiators
Tired of expensive subscriptions and messy DIY screens? Discover the middle ground for the perfect home office information radiator.
#644: From USB to Bare Metal: Why GPIO Changes Everything
Discover how to use GPIO pins and breadboards to bridge the gap between software and the physical world in your smart home projects.
#642: Why Your Car Is a Hostile Computer
Think building a PC is hard? Try wiring a car. Herman and Corn explain how to upgrade your ride’s tech without frying the CAN bus.
#613: When ChatGPT Tells You to Fix a CPU Socket
Bent a motherboard pin? Don’t panic. Herman and Corn discuss the tools and techniques needed to save your hardware from a gold-plated tragedy.
#566: When Cable Marketing Outruns Reality
Is DIY cable making the ultimate tech flex or a recipe for disaster? Corn and Herman break down the physics of home networking.
#561: Why Cheap Tools Cost You More
Stop ruining screws with cheap bits. Corn and Herman break down the essential high-quality tools for tech repair and home DIY projects.
#560: What an Eight-Hour Build Taught Us About Tools
Stop building on the floor and ditch the zip ties. Herman and Corn break down the essential gear for a pain-free home server build in 2026.
#559: Is Your Computer Hotter Than a Nuclear Reactor?
Why does a tiny chip need a massive metal tower? Explore the wild physics of cooling, from air fans to nuclear-level heat density.
#538: The Fire Extinguisher You Never Practice With
Is your extinguisher just a red paperweight? Herman and Corn break down sizing, fire blankets, and why you should never practice in the shower.
#520: The Truth About Lumens and CRI
Stop buying cheap plastic lights. Herman and Corn break down how to find a headlamp that lasts a lifetime, from CRI to aerospace-grade aluminum.
#519: When a Frustrated Renter Unlocks the Secrets of Skyscraper Tape
Discover how 3M VHB tape holds skyscrapers together and learn to decode the secret four-digit codes for your next DIY project.
#500: Why Mold Smells Linger and Bleach Backfires
Is a lingering musty smell haunting your home? Discover the science of MVOCs and how to eliminate hidden mold without tearing down your walls.
#449: Why Your Tape Fails: The Physics of Structural Bonding
Discover how the industrial-grade science behind the Burj Khalifa can help you mount heavy gear without losing your security deposit.