DIY Copper Pipe Coffee Maker
Give your coffee routine some elegant appeal with this handsome DIY copper pipe coffee maker.
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No Brainer: Put Bacon and Sriracha in Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese, for some people, is the ultimate comfort food. That ooey gooey warm cheesey goodness, made even better with a generous squeeze of ketchup. Can you tell I am Canadian? You could call this homemade recipe a grown up version of the Kraft Dinner of my childhood. The hot dogs and ketchup are replaced with […]
Heart of Steel: Bow to Your Steampunk Robot Overlord
Over 15 feet high and more than 1,000 pounds, the robot is constructed of ¾-inch plywood sheathed in Masonite
Wardrobe Basics: Sew a 3/4 Circle Skirt
Circle skirts are one of those rare, magical wardrobe staples that are both easy to sew and flattering on just about everyone!
Build Your Own Toys with ThinkFun’s Maker Studio
As I mentioned yesterday, the big theme of this year’s Toy Fair in New York is “joining the maker movement.” But to qualify as a genuine maker toy, a plaything should meet some basic criteria. One new series of kits that fits my definition of a maker toy is the Maker Studio Construction Sets from ThinkFun. […]
Scrappy Zippered Pouch and The Noun Project
Use your fabric scrap stash to make a zippered pouch, and then embellish with a fun graphic from The Noun Project!
Beautiful Moccasins Made By Hand At Home
Shopping for shoes is a necessary evil for some, and an addiction a hobby for others. Still others, presumably a small minority, choose to instead make their own shoes. The creator of this pair claims to not be a cobbler or much of a leather worker, but “simply started making shoes one day.” Apparently amateur-cobbling is an […]
