Top Rated DIY Posts

Making it Happen at Maker Faire

By Dani Burlison

04.24.13, 10:23am Comments (1)

Now in its seventh year, Maker Faire continues to grow and inspire makers the world over. Here's a quick, behind the scenes look at how they make it happen. Read more »

Turkey Puts DIY Twist on Clothing Swap

By Mira Luna

04.17.13, 12:46pm Comments (1)

Turkey reinvents the clothing swap concept with its own coupon currency, DIY skillshares, collective t-shirt graffiti, and more. Read more »

Tune In, Drop Out, Go Far: Kio Stark and Dale Stephens on Hacking Your Education

By Paul M. Davis

04.08.13, 10:21am Comments (0)

A conversation with Kio Stark and Dale J. Stephens about the advantages and challenges of skipping college and blazing your own academic trail. Read more »

DIY Projects from Around the Globe for Your Own Backyard

By Emily Marsh

03.04.13, 7:23am Comments (0)

The most interesting trip you could take might be to your own city. Here's six DIY projects to gain appreciation for your city and make it even better. Read more »

The Infectious Habit of Do It Yourself

By Sam Muirhead

01.16.13, 2:59pm Comments (1)

A few months ago I was clumsy with a sewing needle, terrified of carpentry, and didn't try to repair things I didn't understand. But now I've mostly replaced buying with as much borrowing, making and repairing as possible. Read more »

Hacking the Commons: How to Start a Hackerspace

By Jenny Ryan

11.10.12, 1:14pm Comments (27)

Among our group today, I count two biohackers, three writers, six software developers, plus 3D printing, robot, and coop enthusiasts. What unites us is a shared passion for citizen science and open access to tools – as well as a strong desire for community. Read more »

This Week in Sharing: Revenge of the Data Nerds

By Paul M. Davis

11.10.12, 10:47am Comments (0)

Opening election data, defining and achieving urban prosperity, and African teens turn pee into power, in this week in sharing. Read more »

Keeps Your Whites Whiter and Your Skin Itchier

By Sam Muirhead

10.09.12, 4:08pm Comments (1)

Is there such a thing as open source soap? Turns out there's a universal recipe that can be made from locally made materials wherever you are. Read more »

This Week in Sharing: Farming the City

By Paul M. Davis

09.26.12, 2:16pm Comments (0)

California reduces barriers to selling homemade food, IKEA hacking meets urban farming, scooter- and bikesharing services launch, OpenPlans goes Viking, and more in this week in sharing. Read more »

This Week in Sharing: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old?

By Paul M. Davis

09.20.12, 8:38am Comments (0)

Apple throws transit maps under the bus, gentrification: the board game, Amanda Palmer ignites a debate about Kickstarter accountability, and much more in This Week in Sharing. Read more »