Holidays and Events

GIFTS

Electronic matching game: Looking for a unique Christmas or birthday gift for a child? Make this clever electronic matching game using a few simple materials from around the house.

Talking R2D2 trash can: "Star Wars" fans! This trash can looks like the famous droid of "Star Wars" fame and even talks like it when the lid pops open! This two-part video shows how to make your own R2D2 trash can that sounds like R2D2! Download the materials list and template for the markings.

• Part 1: The Sound System
• Part 2: The Main Body
• Materials list and template for the markings

DESSERTS

Old World cheese cake: For a holiday treat, make Aunt Helen's old-fashioned, Old World, real-food cheesecake! (Spoiler alert: Not the super-sweet, American stuff you may be used to!)

ELECTION DAY

Bumper stickers: The election is over! Remove that bumper sticker -- neatly and completely -- without damaging the paint or finish on your vehicle. Here's how.