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Patio's software for tool libraries and libraries of things is now live. We did not build it in a vacuum. Over months of development, we consulted tool librarie...
Whether you're running a tool library, maintaining workshop equipment, repairing outdoor power tools, or just trying to keep your favorite drill alive a little ...
Recycling Plastic with Precious Plastic Plastic is everywhere in modern life. It is lightweight, durable, and cheap to produce. Unfortunately, those same qualit...
Park Tool has officially opened applications for the 2026 Community Tool Grant program! Now in its 11th year, this initiative has already provided over $135,000...
In New Zealand, a warm, colourful, and wonderfully unexpected movement has taken shape. It blends craftsmanship, community spirit, affordability, and a surprisi...
The world of creative DIY on YouTube is bigger and more inspiring than ever. From eccentric inventors to master craftspeople, a new generation of makers is film...
Walk into a tool library on a Saturday and you notice it instantly: the best tools are never on the shelf. They’re out in backyards, garages, basements, and hal...
Reusable party gear, shared by the community. Less waste. More connection. Absolute win. A party kit (also called a party pack ) is one of the simplest ways to ...
Community care isn’t just a trend — it’s infrastructure. Little Free Pantries (LFPs) and Little Free Fridges (LFFs or “Freedges”) are neighborhood-powered food ...
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