[GrowColt] shows you how to modify a lamp timer for use with hydroponics. You can pick up this type of mechanical timer at most local big box stores for around $5. The timer plugs into an outlet, and ...

Hydroponics and Aeroponics are great alternatives to traditional gardening for those who want to grow indoors, but it can be tricky to give your plants the right balance of nutrients and water.

[Steven Mackaay] added a simple user interface that implements a shutoff timer for his desk lamp. His project log comes in two parts, the breadboarding and the actual implementation. He wanted a few ...

Sometimes, it's nice to have a light on as you get ready for sleep, but having it at full brightness is no good. Over on Make, they show you how to build a self-dimming lamp with a built-in sleep ...