Dampf’s Modeling Page has an interesting post on how he MacGyvered a cheap electric fly swatter into a home made static grass applicator.
Modeling
Turning Old CDs Into Scenic Monster Bases
Old CD are of use as bases for wargames terrain, and for larger figures, such as monsters. Here is a tutorial on turning old CDs into Scenic Monster Bases.
Wargaming Terrain Inspiration
Here’s a nice video that illustrates how bits of seeming junk can be turned into wargames terrain.