DIY
How to Make Booze Like It's 4,000 BC
An expert in ancestral alcohol takes us back to a time when beer recipes weren't bound by big-business metrics.
Meet the Self-Hosters, Taking Back the Internet One Server at a Time
Tired of Big Tech monopolies, a community of hobbyists is taking their digital lives off the cloud and onto DIY hardware that they control.
Online Bed Enthusiasts Are Making DIY Mattresses
Like building your own PC, constructing your own mattress is a cumbersome and involved process that probably won’t save you any money.
These YouTubers Made An Off-Road Tesla
Using a rescued Tesla Model 3, a group of electric car mechanics created the first off-road Tesla.
How to Start a Portable, Space-Saving Garden
Starting a garden in a tiny patio space, or get limited sun? Make your planters portable—whether in a kiddie pool, bag, or even an old tire.
Progress on Russian’s ‘Anti-Mosquito Laser Turret’ Halted by Winter
Its creator claims it can "neutralize" two mosquitoes per second.
How to Do a Stick and Poke Tattoo at Home
We talked to professional tattoo artists and learned how to DIY with a needle and ink.
2020 DIY Spray Foam Decor Was the Ugly-Charming Trend We Continue to Love
Spray-foam furniture is both a feel-good DIY project and a bonafide aesthetic trend, and it looks like it's not going anywhere (yet).
Meet the Female Stars of YouTube's Muslim World Who Vlog Without Showing Their Faces
Muslim women are welcoming us into their homes for ‘Day in the Life’ style YouTube vlogs. But you’re not always welcome to see their faces.
A DIY Vaccine Can't Solve the COVID-19 Crisis
An effective vaccine needs to reach an entire population, not just a handful of citizen scientists.
Scientists Just Released a DIY Coronavirus Vaccine Under a Creative Commons License
The citizen scientists, associated with Harvard University, have been testing the vaccine on themselves.
How to Set Up a Pi Hole to Block Ads and Speed Up Your Internet
With a little time and energy, anyone can build a little computer that kills advertisements and makes browsing more manageable.