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Mister Jalopy

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As we all attempt to adopt the thrifty lifestyle, one man is way ahead of the curve. Mr. Jalopy transforms garage sale junk into extraordinary machines. He’s a hero to the Maker’s Movement — a community of DIY-ers who mix science, technology, and art. Kurt spent an afternoon with Mr. Jalopy at his workshop in […]

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A group of people gather at a coffee shop in Shanghai to learn how to put together simple air filters with a fan and velcro.

If you can’t afford an expensive air filter to deal with the smog in China, you can build a DIY model

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