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A Pizza Oven Made from an Old Car?

A Pizza Oven Made from an Old Car?

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A French artist turns a dead Ford into a pizza oven.

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Build a Remote-Controlled Lawn Mower

Build a Remote-Controlled Lawn Mower

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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It’s too hot out there! Time to launch the drone mowers!

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Make:’s 2016 Guide to Grillin’ n’ Chillin’

Make:’s 2016 Guide to Grillin’ n’ Chillin’

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Embrace your inner caveperson with these great ideas for backyard grilling.

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Make:’s Guide to Backyard Forts, Treehouses, and Other Fun Playspaces

Make:’s Guide to Backyard Forts, Treehouses, and Other Fun Playspaces

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Check out these fun and inspiring ideas for treehouses and other backyard rec spaces.

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Growing Inspiration and Whimsy in Your Backyard

Growing Inspiration and Whimsy in Your Backyard

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Some of our favorite projects for breathing life into your backyard living space

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Build a Backyard Bee Hotel

Build a Backyard Bee Hotel

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Ideas and instructions for building a 5-star bee hotel for solitary bees

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Pick Your Pizza: 6 Outdoor Ovens You Can Build

Pick Your Pizza: 6 Outdoor Ovens You Can Build

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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What could be better than having your own pizza oven at home? Check out 6 of our favorite backyard ovens for some build inspiration.

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