Furniture Projects, How-Tos and More

How to Sequence LEDs to Music: A Tutorial by Freaklabs

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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November 23rd, 2015November 20th, 2015 1

Akiba of Freaklabs helped design sequenced lighting like those used in the Wrecking Crew Orchestra shows

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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November 15th, 2015 4

Make house painting a little bit easier and more successful with these clever painting tips and tricks

Slap Yourself Awake with This Ridiculous “Wake-Up Machine” Alarm Clock

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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November 14th, 2015November 16th, 2015 6

Swedish tech artist and comedienne Simone Giertz tries her hand at creating the most annoying alarm clock possible

Build This Water-Saving Toilet Tank Sink

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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November 13th, 2015November 16th, 2015 19

Save water with this stylish homemade toilet tank sink. Why doesn’t every toilet in drought-stricken regions have one of these?

Build Bunk Bed Hammocks for Your Cats

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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November 12th, 2015November 11th, 2015 1

This cat-sized hammock setup is an easy build that’s the purrrfect living room addition for Makers with furry friends.

Darbin Orvar: Building a Storage Box for Lego

By Darbin Orvar

Darbin Orvar

Linn from the Darbin Orvar Youtube channel is originally from Sweden and has been making things all her life. She enjoys working in her shop on a variety of projects from electronics to woodworking, using hand tools and power tools.

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November 10th, 2015November 10th, 2015 1

Watch Linn from Darbin Orvar make a beautiful Baltic wood trunk with box joints to house all of her Lego pieces.