The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
[viddler id=1409630 w=580 h=330] In this video from Core77, designer Taylor McKenzie-Veal uses a toaster, a two-part wooden mold, and a bit of compressed air to turn an empty sports drink bottle into a plastic piggy bank. So much win. [via adafruit] This Little Piggy — Taylor McKenzie-Veal Design More:Homemade Blow-Molding Gun
In this Zero to Maker column, David Lang runs down the basics of local tool lending libraries and how to participate in or start one.
While we all love and now actually NEED technology in our lives and homes, we may not dig the aesthetics and look all of these electronics create. I appreciate an innovative idea that helps mask some of this and the anamu blog has a killer one with this Re-style Your Router post. I totally want to try this now!
If you didn’t have a chance to visit Maker Faire Bay Area, you can still catch up on all the crafty action. I stopped by the Swap-O-Rama-Rama and the Bazaar Bizarre and spoke with crafters in the midst of the craziness. Check out some projects made in the epic clothing swap, and wander along with […]
Does your summer DIY list include making your own custom painted rug? Before you get started, head over to Tatertots & Jello and read Jen’s 7 tips for painting a perfect rug. She’s made a ton of rugs for her own home, so you can relax and let her experience be your guide! More: How-To: […]
My niece will be getting this DIY peacock tutu in the mail as soon as I have some free time! I love how simple it is to make, but how magical it is to look at.
I love this silent Maker Faire video with a very twinkly, ethereal soundtrack. Really captures some of the wonder of the event.
