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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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LED Fireworks and 6 More Fun Projects for July 4th

LED Fireworks and 6 More Fun Projects for July 4th

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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After you get fireworks and BBQ supplies, make sure you put together one of these awesome projects so you can celebrate July 4th in style!

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Summer Essentials: Maple-Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe

Summer Essentials: Maple-Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Ready to be backyard or block party royalty? Homemade maple-bourbon BBQ sauce should do the trick! Dreaming of the perfect summer cookout? Try your hand at DIY condiments with this tasty maple-bourbon BBQ sauce recipe that Ashley McLaughlin from Edible Perspective shared on Craftsy. (It’s tomato and sugar-based, in case you’re trying to pin down […]

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Brew Basics: Build a Wooden Beer Carrier

BYOB? Build a Wooden Beverage Carrier

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Barbecue season is fast approaching, my friends. And as the mother of all BYOB events, it’s really only right that you approach the year’s first cookout with respect, reverence, and a fancy DIY wooden beer carrier! Today’s DIY project is going to make sure you are prepped and ready for your next beer adventure and […]

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How To: BBQ Grill From A VW Rabbit

How To: BBQ Grill From A VW Rabbit

By Krista Peryer

Krista Peryer

Cosplayer, writer, craftswoman at Ruby Fern, and co-founder of the non-profit The Geek Foundation. I love creativity and being a maker!

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I have always dreamed of owning a convertible Volkswagen Rabbit and a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. But for all practicality purposes with the cost of maintenance, I have come to terms with the fact that this just will likely never happen. But, if I did have one just sitting around, I could make a BBQ […]

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