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10 Chore-Busting Projects to Build Before Labor Day Weekend

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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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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Garden Magic: Make a Gnome Door

Garden Magic: Make a Gnome Door

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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Make your favorite outdoor spot just a little more charming with a DIY gnome door! So one day my sister sends me a text, and I quote, “gnome doors are going to be huge this year.” I had absolutely no clue what she was talking about and so it was explained to me carefully so […]

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Make a Chicken Wire Dragonfly Decoration for Your Garden

Make a Chicken Wire Dragonfly Decoration for Your Garden

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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Chicken wire sculptures are a charming and creative way to accessorize backyard gardens and patio planters. If you like the look and you’re in the mood for a satisfying weekend project that you’ll be able to appreciate all summer long, a DIY chicken wire dragonfly might be right up your alley! New to working with […]

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Live Art: Faux Copper PVC Wall Planter

Live Art: Faux Copper PVC Wall Planter

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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Looking for a unique piece of wall art? If you’ve got a green thumb and a sunny room, this faux copper PVC wall planter is the perfect weekend project! Is industrial-style design your go-to decor aesthetic? Build your own steampunk-meets-wall-art indoor garden with this faux copper pvc wall planter tutorial from Shellie at Craftbits. Obviously, […]

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Floral Decor: Fresh Lavender Wreath

Floral Decor: Fresh Lavender Wreath

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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Fresh lavender is delicate, lovely, and wonderfully calming, making it a fantastic flower option for both quiet afternoons at home or breezy summer parties. Have a warm weather event on your calendar? Delight guests and impress your pals with a DIY fresh lavender wreath! Charmed by these pretty and peaceful purple buds? Learn how to […]

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Weedebud, a Solar-Powered Weeding Robot

Weedebud, a Solar-Powered Weeding Robot

Elise Tarkman

By Elise Tarkman

Elise Tarkman

Elise Tarkman is the Editorial Production Manager for Make: and Makezine. Her hodgepodge history includes work in the magazine industry, DeCA, moving, bus driving, and ballet.

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Nathan Allen first saw the need for a gardening robot when he noticed how the war against weeds was impacting his mother’s love of gardening. His mother found the volume of weeds in her garden a struggle, and as a result, gardening became less enjoyable for her. Nathan decided to tackle this problem for his mother and […]

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