As a home improvement editor, I witness the amazing panoply of DIY crafts and decor that come to the surface of the blog-o-sphere this time of year. Ornaments made from old car parts? Check. Mantel ...

Take a nature walk with your kids to gather leaves, flowers, and berries. Craft braided T-shirt wreath forms and adorn them with natural elements for a rustic and charming touch. Give old CDs and DVDs ...

Do you have trouble throwing out old maps? We do! We keep maps from vacations, old atlases, and road maps. So over the years we have accumulated lots of maps and I have come up with several uses for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most hikers and campers have at least one torn and tattered piece ...

Recycle tin cans creatively and conquer clutter with these can-do DIY ideas… You might be surprised to hear that there are some incredible things one can do with a simple tin can! We’ve canvassed ...

In honor of Earth Day, inventor and author Cy Tymony shares projects from his new book Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things. From a robot recycling bin to a nuclear energy simulation, many of ...

Cool off on those hot summer days with your own DIY sprinkler! Cool off on those hot summer days with your own DIY sprinkler! Making one is easy and only requires a few ingredients. Grab an adult and ...

It’s raining outside, the bin’s full of packaging, and the kids are orbiting the sofa like bored satellites. You’ve got a living room, two restless pairs of hands, and more cardboard than a small shop ...

Discover how to create a detailed motorized scooter model using mainly cardboard and recycled materials. This step-by-step ...

Discover how to build a simple electromagnetic motor and generator using everyday materials in this hands-on science experiment. Follow the detailed steps to assemble a motor with a plastic bottle cap ...