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

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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March 11th, 2019March 8th, 2019

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 […]

The Most Impractical Electronics Hack Makes Your Remote Massive And Furry

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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February 28th, 2019February 28th, 2019

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 […]

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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July 9th, 2016

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

3D Knit Your Own Clothes with Kniterate

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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June 29th, 2016June 27th, 2016

You might say that the relationship between textile production and computing has always been a little close-knit.

Hacking Retro Tech Gets Me Through the Good Times and the Bad

By Martin Mander

Martin Mander

I love the design and ambition of vintage technology, and the usability and potential of new - my passion is bringing the two together.

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May 30th, 2016May 27th, 2016

“I’ve always had a passion for vintage electronics, and making these old clunkers live again with new tech really inspires me.”

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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