Hacks

Check Out These 5 Brilliantly Simple Woodworking Hacks, That Actually Are Hacks

Check Out These 5 Brilliantly Simple Woodworking Hacks, That Actually Are Hacks

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Everyone loves shop tips and time saving ideas. Not all of these ideas qualify for the overly used word “hacks” , however, I feel like Glen from the youtube channel DIY Creators really nailed it with this one. I started watching this, totally expecting the typical hyperbole associated with “hacks” and as I watched I […]

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The Most Impractical Electronics Hack Makes Your Remote Massive And Furry

The Most Impractical Electronics Hack Makes Your Remote Massive And Furry

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Maker Monster is back with a really clever hack. In this video he decides to spruce up his boring old remote control to be a bit more… monsterish.  I love his silly attitude toward things. Not only is he a bit of a joker in his behavior, the entire idea of making a remote so […]

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5 Fantastic Uses for Poster Putty

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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A simple and cheap mounting putty for posters has dozens of other handy uses.

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Six More “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Tips

Six More “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Tips

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Another collection of useful and clever shop tips.

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This Week in Making: VR Gets Serious, Hoverbikes Are Real, and Cheese Whiz!

This Week in Making: VR Gets Serious, Hoverbikes Are Real, and Cheese Whiz!

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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This week in making we got excited about hoverbikes, looked at a more serious side of VR, and learned Star Simpson’s tips for electronics.

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