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Patio tool library software is live: a modern, all-in-one platform
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 libraries...

The best YouTube channels for understanding, diagnosing & fixing tools
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...

Turning Plastic Waste into Opportunity
Recycling Plastic with Precious Plastic. Plastic is everywhere in modern life. It is lightweight, durable, and cheap to produce. Unfortunately, those same qualities...

Applications Open for Park Tool’s 2026 Community Tool Grants
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...

Forget Birdhouses, let's build Coffins: Meet the makers of fine underground furniture
In New Zealand, a warm, colourful, and wonderfully unexpected movement has taken shape. It blends craftsmanship, community spirit, affordability, and a surprising...

10 Creative DIY YouTube Creators Worth Watching for Inspiring Builds & Imaginative Projects
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...

Most Borrowed Tools in Community Tool Libraries (Why They Show Up Again & Again)
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 halls...

How to Start a Party Kit Lending Program in Your Library of Things
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...

How to Start a Community Free Pantry or Fridge (and Keep It Going)
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...