Patrick Buckley had an idea. After hearing about the launch of the iPad in 2010, the mechanical engineering graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wanted to construct a case ...

The 2×4 Contest at my local hackerspace captured my interest. The challenge was to build something cool out of a single eight-foot 2×4 with the winner getting free wood storage in the space. I had ...

When the humble garage workshop just isn't enough, or basement tinkerers tire of trying to go it alone, some turn to 'hackerspaces,' organizations that provide space, tools, and like-minded colleagues ...

I had the good fortune to be able to attend Maker Faire North Carolina this weekend in Raleigh, N.C. Maker Faires are amazing events that bring together representatives from all parts of the Maker ...

The Hack42 Hackerspace in Arnhem, Netherlands is one of the best hackerspaces we’ve ever seen. After taking over a decommissioned military base, the Hack42 crew has filled a compound rimmed with razor ...

As information becomes more digital, public libraries are striving to redefine their roles. A small number are working to create "hackerspaces," where do-it-yourselfers share sophisticated tools and ...

A new breed of tech-savvy people from 10Bitworks, San Antonio's first hackerspace community, is giving South San Antonio a hands-on approach to high-tech ideas. 10Bitworks, the new haven for tech ...

Last spring the Memorial Union at the University of Maine welcomed a new facility to its first floor. While walking around campus, you may have noticed many signs announcing a new opportunity and ...

Think you have what it takes to create the next Google Glass? With the proliferation of hackerspaces (also known as makerspaces) in cities across the country over the past few years, you no longer ...

To the mainstream DIY fan, the shed may be a kingdom of peace, quiet and power tools. But increasingly "social sheds" are springing up around the world. People come to these places, known as ...