Made by Hand: My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself
Last updated October 31, 2026
Mark Frauenfelder, co-founder of the blog Boing Boing, describes his attempt to make more of the things his family used instead of buying them. He set out to learn practical skills he had never had. He raises chickens, keeps bees, builds a cigar box guitar and modifies an espresso machine, recording his failures along with his successes. Along the way he reflects on how making things by hand can bring more meaning and satisfaction to modern life.
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