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19 Projects To Do Outdoors While You Need The Distraction

With extra time at home, we’re seeing an incredible amount of gardens and yard projects popping up all over social media. The weather is right, and surely we can all use something give us even a momentary distraction from Covid-19. Why not get out in the sun, feel the dirt on your hands, and make […]

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Edible Innovations: Compact Planter Boxes Bring Greenery to Urban Life

Edible Innovations: Compact Planter Boxes Bring Greenery to Urban Life

For James Hunt, a Maker Pro operating out of Oakland, living in an urban or industrial city should not mean being devoid of nature.

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A Sculptor’s Origami Inspired Woodland Creatures (Plus One You Can Make Yourself)

A Sculptor’s Origami Inspired Woodland Creatures (Plus One You Can Make Yourself)

UK resident Joe Thompson decided he wanted a sculpture for his garden. Joe first made paper versions of both the squirrel and reindeer before making the “final” steel version seen below. According to him: The overall idea took a bit longer than the design. I wanted to make a basic sculpture for the garden, so spent […]

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4 Weird Food Machines That Make Meals Easier

You may have some go-to techniques for whipping up a meal, but have you considered adding some maker innovation to your routine? For inspiration, check out these over the top food-centric inventions. BBQ Smoker… for Science GE brought a 12-foot-tall smoker — built by our friends at Sheet Metal Alchemist in Oakland, California — to […]

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10 Chore-Busting Projects to Build Before Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day build a project to help automate your daily life. Don’t think about chores, just kick back and focus on what really matters.

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Revive Ratty Lawn Chairs with Comfy Macrame

Revive Ratty Lawn Chairs with Comfy Macrame

Have a set of outdoor chairs that have seen better days? Turn those old aluminum frames into gorgeous DIY macrame garden chairs!

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