How-To: Do it yourself Skype phone

What with recent news of SkypeOut being free for calls placed and made in the continental US, it’s only natural that individuals begin their resourcefulness by employing tactics to make the most of their new free freedom.

Instructables has a great tutorial on throwing your own cordless phone into the mix by walking you through the steps to setup your own Skype powered home phone line.

Here’s an added tip for individuals who would rather not hand out their real cellphone numbers to people. Give them your Skype username and forward all calls to the landline or cellphone of your choosing while you’re signed off your Skype client. SkypeOut is free, and that includes call forwarding.