Check out every issue of Showpaper ever at the Market Hotel retrospective this week
If you've paid any attention to the city's DIY and music scene, you've probably heard of Showpaper, the free Todd…
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Buy a piece of D.I.Y history this weekend at the Market Hotel tag sale
For people of a certain age, the Market Hotel was the ultimate DIY venue in Brooklyn. Maybe even in the…
Musicians can make money, pay rent, allege duo in new book
Pity poor Grizzly Bear, who can barely pay the rent, right? Of course, that means even worse things for you,…
How to make your own energy bars that will save money, and possibly your life
Maybe you've seen a too much Walking Dead. Maybe you're one of those urban preppers with a bug-out bag in…
The Brokelyn guide to making your own lip balm
Pucker up, broke people! Are your lips cracked up like mine are every winter? If they ARE then you're in…
Got a DIY love potion? Greenpointers’ Valentine’s market is looking for vendors
Even if you're the kind of person who doesn't like Valentine's Day all that much, you may be a person…
Three tech myths costing you money
When it comes to technology, people always want the newest, shiniest things. It makes sense. Technology is the future and…
Silent Barn taking applicants for their studio space
Last year, New York's DIY music scene took a hit when venue and studio space Silent Barn faced the double…
Out of this world DIY: You can now build your own space suit in Brooklyn
Stop all your debates about how out of hand the Brooklyn DIY scene has gotten, because 3rd Ward has just…
You won’t be a dumbo if you go to Etsy’s crafting night
Learn to make coffee ice cream, sweatbands, recycled bike tire pouches and swirly cookies at Etsy's upcoming crafting night.