More ingenious hacks for problems you didn't know you had

It's the Fourth of July and while that light show in the sky honors US independence, why not shine a little light on our DIY perseverance? To help celebrate this holiday, we've put together a collection of (even more) ingenious hacks that incorporate party essentials: lights, nighttime, fireworks, music, drinks and a bit of wild imagination. Want to watch the celebrations on TV like it's still the '80s? Will pumping up the volume help you fight fires? And just how do you innovate something as simple as sliced bread? DIY fanatics and gadget hacker extraordinaires have already done the legwork. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the (slide)show.

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Chromecast on analog coaxial

Still have a cathode-ray tube classic TV set kicking around the house? Redditor Collectpond wants to remind you that a few cheap converters can go a long way. With just an HDMI-to-AV converter, RCA Compact RF Modulator and a Chromecast, you can easily breathe some new life into your old vintage TV.

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