The next time you open an Altoids tin only to find that it's empty, rest assured that even if there are no mints inside, there's a lot of something else—DIY potential! With plenty of imagination and a ...

You may not be able to fit a hammer in this Altoids tin turned toolbox, but for loose ends around the workshop it's the perfect lilliputian size. Brenda, writing for mom-centric blog AlphaMom, ...

When Limor Fried decided to build an MP3 player not long ago, she went looking for the right case for her new device. After discussing possibilities with her roommate, Fried--who recently earned a ...

Altoids – they’ve been around since King George III was on the throne. These curiously strong mints have had a storied history, a copy of which is included in every tin. They taste pretty good, but ...

Sure, you've got your Altoids tin survival kit and Altoid tin toolbox, but if you fancy yourself more of a creator, this Altoids "Maker Tin" may be up your alley. It's a DIYer's pocket-sized toolbelt.

The Altoid tin is one of the most iconic packages in the world -- or at least, some corners of it. For those who enjoy fresh breath, these "curiously strong" mints are a must-have, but my, it's easy ...

If you happen to find yourself looking to remake your leftover Altoids tins, the company that makes the mints says the creative bar is a whole lot higher than an ashtray or a trinket box. Earlier this ...

For [Dejan]’s entry to the Musical Instrument Challenge in this year’s Hackaday Prize, he’s tapping into some of the great work that has been done over the years to bring bleeps and bloops to the ...