If you're a DIYer or tinkerer and are unfamiliar with the term hackerspace, then author (and GeekDad contributor) John Baichtal has just the book for you. The flip side of that is, if you already are ...

With all the problems Japan is facing, the geeks of Tokyo Hackerspace are finding no shortage of work. Tokyo Hackerspace, and other hackerspaces like it, are places where hackers and tech enthusiasts ...

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 ...

As a programmer, I love the idea of joining a hackerspace: A space where I can work on personal and community projects to explore new areas of programming that I may not be familiar with. As a maker, ...

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 ...

[Jeremy Blum], [Jason Wright], and [Sam Sinensky] combined forces for twenty-four hours to automate how the entertainment and lighting works at their hackerspace. They commandeered the whiteboard and ...

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 ...

Some fellas have gotten together to form Baltimore Node, a self-described hackerspace where computer/techy-minded people can get together to work on interesting little projects. (A hacker, by the way, ...

A local hackerspace (or makerspace) offers access to shared equipment, classes, group projects, and the chance to meet other makers. We'd like to hear about what's going on in your community.

With all the problems Japan is facing, the geeks of Tokyo Hackerspace are finding no shortage of work. Tokyo Hackerspace, and other hackerspaces like it, are places where hackers and tech enthusiasts ...