
Even though I love taking photos with actual film, it’s just too easy to whip out my tiny, digital point-and-shoot these days. Now that my tax refund is on the way, I hope to upgrade to a digital SLR—and regain the control I once had over exposure and depth of field—soon. But in the meantime…
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Amanda : DIY Projects, Tools, Reinventing X
May 6th, 2008


I was “tooling” around the Toolmonger blog the other day and came across a couple amazing knives…
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Derek : Tools, Stuff We Love
May 2nd, 2008

Seasonal change always brings out the consumer in me—now that warmer weather has arrived, I feel downright compelled to surround myself with new things. But as long as the cost of milk continues to rise while my salary stays the same, I’m content to spend only the energy required to rearrange my furniture…
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Amanda : Tools, Design IQ
April 30th, 2008
Extra, extra, read all about it! ReadyMade’s Green Design Issue hit newsstands this week, and we’re pleased to announce that not only can you find it in stores, but online. That’s right: we’re now offering a paperless edition of the magazine, and the first virtual installment is completely free. Plus, it’s got all sorts of bells and whistles, like direct links to online exclusives and a clickable table of contents. Check it out!
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Jen : DIY Projects, Reinventing X, Tools, Sustainable living
March 28th, 2008

In my continuing quest to stay organized, I found FutureMe. The low-tech site allows forgetful folks to write a reminder and have it e-mailed to them on a (future) date of their choice…
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Kelley : DIY Projects, Tools
March 4th, 2008

If you’re the type who loves to design but not necessarily to build, it’s time to familiarize yourself with Ponoko. Self-billed as the world’s first “personal manufacturing platform,” the site allows users to design their projects or products online…
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Kelley : DIY Projects, Tools, Raw Materials, Design IQ, Events
March 3rd, 2008