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December 5, 2019
Projects
How to Hack a LEGO Power Functions Cable for Direct 9V Power
Sick of eating through batteries to power LEGO Motors? A little bit of work and a few dollars of electronics…
October 7, 2019
Flame Toys Bumblebee Scale Model Kit Review
Flame Toys Transformers Model Kits help you bring Transformers to life at your own hands! Bumblebee is the latest kit…
July 23, 2019
Geek Links: Craft Your Own Inspired World for Yoshi and Friends
Bust spring boredom with this fun printable activity inspired by 'Yoshi's Crafted World.' Courtesy: Play Nintendo
April 1, 2019
We Are Knitters Dinka Scarf for Kids Kit
Get crafting and making with your kids! Teaching them how to knit is the perfect craft for kids as young…
August 23, 2018
My 30-Day LEGO Build Challenge: The End Result
Learn what happened when I built 30 different LEGO Architecture Studio structures in 30-ish days.
July 3, 2018
Celebrate Pi Day with NASA JPL Education Activities
Celebrate Pi Day with fun educational activities from NASA JPL while your Pi Day pie bakes (or gets laser etched).…
March 14, 2018
DIY Laser-Cut Wooden Game Boy With Interchangeable Game Cartridges
Friend-of-GeekDad Donovan, aka "The Beardless Man," walks us through his favorite project of 2017, making a wooden replica of the…
February 22, 2018
Students Must Choose Rocket or Groot for Space Station Experiment Proposal
The Guardians of the Galaxy have teamed up with the International Space Station to offer students the chance to join…
January 23, 2018
Snow Day? GeekDad and GeekMom Have You Covered!
Is your family among the millions of people impacted by snow this weekend? GeekDad and GeekMom have a wonderful collection…
January 5, 2018
Making a Portable ‘Stranger Things’ Ouija Wall
Learn how to make and control your own 'Stranger Things' Ouija wall with LED Christmas lights, some circuitry, and a…
December 4, 2017
Creation Crate Is Back With Maker Kits for Learning Electronics, Programming, and AR!
Creation Crate delivers monthly projects that teach electronics, programming, and more for kids and parents who are excited about making.…
November 24, 2017
Kickstarter Alert: Littleville: The World’s Tiniest Electromagetic Toy Train
Back Littleville, a tiny train set kit that you landscape yourself! Launching today on Kickstarter.
November 14, 2017
Discover Your Roots, Part #1: 7 Steps to Get Started With Genealogy and Ancestry
It's National Family History Month, the perfect time to get started on (or dive back in to) your family history…
October 21, 2017
Turn Words Into Art With ‘Hand Lettering A to Z’
Turn your own words (or those of someone else) into artistic masterpieces through hand lettering projects.
September 7, 2017
Side-by-Side Comparison: ‘Frostgrave’/’Ghost Archipelago’ (Plus Battle Report!)
One of the highlights of my Gen Con 50 trip was getting to play a game of 'Frostgrave' with its…
August 29, 2017
Stress Reduction GeekDad Style; There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1
Summer is almost over and stress is at an all-time high. Find out how one GeekDad approaches stress reduction and…
August 8, 2017
Bringing Coding for Kids Into the Real World: littleBits Code Kit
STEAM education and coding for kids are huge industries right now, but how do you pick the best of the…
July 14, 2017
Geek Chic Gone? Build Your Own Gaming Table!
While there are many gaming table options on the market, building your own custom gaming table is a great option.…
June 29, 2017
Beardless Man Builds Thor’s Hammer
Check out Donovan, aka 'The Beardless Man,' as he creates Möjlnir out of wood!
June 23, 2017
Building ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ Ezra Bridger’s Slingshot
Follow along on my build of Ezra Bridger's slingshot and wrist comm.
June 23, 2017
DIY Midori Insert Cover With Storage Flaps (With Step-by-Step Images)
Enjoy this step-by-step guide to make your own Midori insert cover, with storage flaps; made from your favorite fabrics.
June 19, 2017
GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Backlog of Shame Roundup
In May, I challenged myself to complete my remaining 'Imperial Assault' minis. So, how did I do? Well...
June 7, 2017
Be the Artist: Andy Goldsworthy’s Environmental Art
Combine natural elements, simplicity and storytelling in this summer art project inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy.
June 7, 2017
3 DIY Pirates-Inspired Charms to Make in One Hour or Less
With the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' chapter starting of the summer, continue the adventure with some simple DIY pirates-inspired…
May 29, 2017
10 Amazing New Gadget Projects on Kickstarter This Week
From an intelligent skateboard to a gravity-defying lamp, these 10 new Kickstarter gadget projects are amazing!
May 27, 2017
Card Game ‘Drunken Goats’ Is a Fun and Simple Drinking Game for Grown Ups (#ad)
Need a quick, easy-to-learn and play card game as a palette cleanser/hilarity-enhancer for your next game night? 'Drunken Goats' might…
May 26, 2017
Summer Cooling With This DIY Bed Fan Hack
Don't have A/C, or don't want to keep it on all night when it's hot in the house? This DIY…
May 22, 2017
10 Awesome New Gadget Projects on Kickstarter This Week
From DIY electronics kits with conductive ink to a desktop 3D clay printer, the new projects on Kickstarter this week…
May 21, 2017
9 Neat New Projects on Kickstarter This Week
From toys that teach about energy to perfectly-sized guitars for little learners, this week's new projects on Kickstarter are neat!
May 7, 2017