Hacking the Royal Institution at Christmas
The Royal Institution’s annual Christmas lectures are just that, an institution. Given this year by Professor Danielle George it explores how 21st Century tinkering can change the world.
How-To: DIY Modern Copper Menorah
Celebrate Hanukkah in modern, DIY style with this easy-to-follow copper menorah tutorial!
Ready, Set, Joust! Win a Robotics Starter Kit from Make: and RadioShack
Now is your chance to win a Make: it Robotics Starter Kit! Read more to learn how.
How-To: Handmade Bottle Brush Trees
Love the look of colorful bottle brush trees but can’t find them locally? Don’t bother with bleach, dye, and paint—just raid your yarn stash! Transform yarn, twine, or even holiday garlands into your own custom handmade bottle brush trees with this fun tutorial.
Beautiful Furniture from Mwanzi Co.
If you want furniture, you might go to one of many well known stores that sells particle board items that will fall apart in a few years. If you want something better, but not too expensive, you can buy something used, or even something new that requires a bit of DIY staining and sealing. If […]
Rebecca Szeto’s Paintbrush Portraits
Rebecca Szeto has turned paintbrushes into portraits in an amusing series called “Paintbrush Portraits.”
Laundry Text Message Alerts With Arduino Yun
The buzzer on a washer or dryer may be OK for most people, but what if you would like something a little more versatile to tell you when your laundry is done? Here’s an interesting solution involving an Arduino Yún that sends a text message when the washer or dryer is done. Rather than hacking […]
