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Three awesome DIY tips

In an all-do-it-yourself episode of The Fix, we feature everything from a digital homemade boom box to multiple DIY smartphone stands.

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Watch this: Easy and simple DIY projects for your tech

This week on The Fix, we flip the script! That's right -- on today's episode we're asking you to take some initiative and get a bit more involved.

First, Donald Bell channels his inner B-boy to show you how to build your own digital boom box. It's a wooden boom box, but still.

Then Sharon -- as only Sharon can -- demonstrates a way to conceal your power cords while keeping your house looking nice and tidy.

Finally, Dan Graziano shows you three different ways to to make a smartphone stand. Three! That's almost like three segments in one.