Proponents of 3D printing have long hyped the idea that if you think of something new or break something you own, you can just push a button on your computer and print a new one in minutes ...

There is a wide range of options for 3D printers suitable for beginners, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the setup, printing and finishing process.

Free tool Tinkercad makes it a snap for first-timers to create 3D objects for printing.

How to 3D Print an Entire House in a Single Day A company from Austin, Texas is building 800-square-foot houses from concrete pumped out of a giant 3D printer.