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By Jean Levasseur Mar 11, 2022

Build your own hot glue gun stand to prove you know more than scalding goop

A project to keep your crafting clean and safe.

diy glue gun stand

By Haley Weiss Aug 05, 2021

Tips to build the safest, most purr-fect catio for your feline overlord

Yes, it's called a catio—it's a patio but for your cat.

View from inside a catio with white cat on a swing

By Adam Savage May 07, 2019

Adam Savage’s definitive guide to every kind of glue

Excerpt: Every Tool's a Hammer

Adam Savage Every Tools a Hammer

By Thom Leavy Nov 14, 2016

How to build a record player powered by wind

The breeze spins the turntable

Wind-Powered Record Player

By William Gurstelle Aug 30, 2016

Decorate Your Desk With This DIY Personal Sky Puppet

A wacky waving tube guy of your very own

By Eric Hagan Jul 01, 2016

Only You Can Lift This DIY Hammer Of Thor

Build an electromagnetic superhero hammer that responds to your touch

By Sean Michael Ragan May 20, 2016

Build An Obstacle-Dodging Bug Bot

A simple but smart robot

By William Gurstelle Mar 11, 2016

How To Build A Jacob’s Ladder

Unleash your inner mad scientist

Jacob's Ladder

By Dave Prochnow Feb 16, 2016

Build a mini remote-controlled snowplow

Scoop snow from the comfort of home.

RC snow plow

By Pocholo Manalac Jan 08, 2016

How To Build Your Own Cotton-Candy Machine

Enjoy a DIY sugar high