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5 Ridiculously Simple Kitchen Projects

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A collection of clever kitchen projects, most of which can be done in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee.

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5 Simple and Satisfying Shop Storage Solutions

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Up your shop storage game with these ingenious racks and holders.

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Make a Simple Wall-mounted Battery Organizer

Make a Simple Wall-mounted Battery Organizer

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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When learning a new skill, like woodworking, it’s always nice if those first few projects produce practical, everyday things that become part of your daily life. Seeing them, using them, taking pride in them, inspires you to delve deeper into the skill and its greater rewards. Here’s a basic woodworking project that can be completed […]

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Snack Smart with a DIY Hanging Tupperware Tower

Snack Smart with a DIY Hanging Tupperware Tower

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Are you or your little ones prone to fits of hunger-related crankiness? Have a quick treat without interrupting your day with this smart DIY hanging tupperware tower! If you’re looking for a family-friendly snack-time solution that can satisfy both your sweet tooth and your salt cravings — or maybe you’d like to have multiple options at […]

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Outdoor Organization: Covered Toy Car and Bike Parking Garage

Outdoor Organization: Covered Toy Car and Bike Parking Garage

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Keep your kids’ outdoor toys neat and organized with this cool backyard-friendly covered toy car and bike parking garage! Minimize clutter while keeping toys clean and at the ready with this smart summertime project. Store outdoor toys in their own DIY covered toy car and bike garage using easy-to-get hardware store supplies like PVC pipe […]

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These 6 Pipe Shelf Ideas Are Plumb Cool

These 6 Pipe Shelf Ideas Are Plumb Cool

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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One thing most shelves and storage units have in common is that they’re constructed with mostly right angles. Generally, round pieces (especially those with threads showing) are avoided. These relatively easy storage units eschew this paradigm by prominently featuring round metal piping and the necessary fittings in their design. Two are entirely made of fittings! […]

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