How-To: Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Himmeli Shade
Build your own stylish table lamp with a reclaimed wood base and geometric Himmeli shade from scratch–wiring and all–with this fantastic tutorial!
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Dan Royer’s Robot Arms
Dan Royer makes many things, right now he’s most excited about robot arms. When he told me this at MakerCon, I had a moment of skepticism. What is so exciting about robot arms? Haven’t they been around forever? I think I had one made by Nintendo at some point. “Yes” he replied, “but so […]
This Packable Classroom Built by Kids Could Help Disaster Relief
Shruthik Musukula’s and his class at Valley Christian Junior High built this foldable room for disaster preparedness.
Gorgeous Wood Bicycles from Masterworks
From lightweight racing bikes to commuters to chopper-esque cruisers, these bikes are a showcase of wooden cycle design.
Low-cost Housing Gets a Boost
The deck is stacked against those buying low-income manufactured homes. Though these homes are cheaper in price they’re harder to finance, depreciate in value immediately, and are difficult to insure. Traditional homes offers long-term net benefit to owners; manufactured homes keep owners locked into a downward spiral. This didn’t seem right to Dennis Michaud and he set […]
DiResta: Brownstone Birdhouse
The Brownstone Birdhouse is an old idea from my notebook, with a brick pattern.
How-To: Popsicle Stick Hexagon Pendant
Turn summertime treats into stylish geometric accessories with this fun popsicle stick hexagon pendant tutorial!