Build a wireless charger right into a table
A smooth tabletop hides the power beneath. (Whitson Gordon/)Ever since I got a phone with wireless charging, it’s been hard to go back. Plugging my phone into the wall feels time-consuming and archaic, and with rumors of a port-less iPhone on the horizon, it’s clear that wireless charging is here to stay. It’s too bad those little circular pads are so ugly.While there are chargers that disguise themselves as regular decor (like lamps or picture frames), I wanted something even more invisible. So I grabbed the end table next to my couch, carved a hole in the underside, and glued in a wireless charger. Now I can juice up just by plopping my phone on the table.StatsTime: 3 hoursMaterial cost: $50 (not including the table)Difficulty: easyMaterialsA tableA wireless chargerA Quick Charge 3.0 power adapterAn extra-long charging cableToolsA chisel and malletA hot glue gunPencilTape measure(Optional) a woodworking routerBefore you startA preview...