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Justin Pot

Contributor, DIY

About

Justin Pot writes tutorials and essays that solve problems for readers so they can focus on what actually matters. When not writing, Justin is probably brewing beer, hiking, or hanging out with people he likes. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon, with his wife and the best cat on earth. Keep up with Justin at JustinPot.com.

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DIY

Love history? Explore this interactive collection of old maps.

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DIY

Turn your old iPad into a digital picture frame

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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DIY

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