Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Discover how to build a simple electromagnetic motor and generator using everyday materials in this hands-on science ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

Every home improvement project ends with a familiar scene: a collection of leftover materials. There's a certain satisfaction in surveying your little hoard of scraps and extras. It feels responsible, ...

If your dresser is beyond donating and only good enough for the landfill, don't chuck it. Use the drawers to build a garden ...

Every year, there are at least one or two materials that seem like they’re at the top of everyone’s DIY list. The past couple of years have brought both pole-wrap and reeded glass to the forefront, ...

A lot of thought and planning goes into DIY home decor projects and renovations, especially when it comes to ensuring you have enough material. Contractors and interior designers suggest ordering an ...

Imagine walking into your sweltering home after a long day, only to be greeted by a wave of oppressive heat. Air conditioners can feel like a luxury when temperatures soar, but what if you could ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Do it yourself home improvement projects have become a staple for many Coloradans during the pandemic. According to new data from the Hearth Home Improvement Index, Colorado is ...

Quite a few clever DIY crafters and designers have published their alternatives, all of which involve making tree-shaped crafts out of old stuff that they already own. As a home improvement editor, I ...