DIY
This Farmer’s Unique Pitch at ‘Shark Tank India’ Is Winning Hearts
From converting his father’s tractor into a comfortable car, to using a bullock cart to shoot films, and now innovating on pesticide spraying, this is the extraordinary story of “Jugadu Kamlesh.”
Clutch Your Pearls, the Indie Twee Aesthetic is Back
The kitsch counterpart of indie sleaze is – inevitably – also on the rise.
People in Minneapolis Are Calling Each Other Instead of the Cops
Disappointed by recent attempts at electoral reform, organizers are building community-based safety networks that aim to make police obsolete.
Aboard This Zero-Waste Sailboat, Your Poop is Used To Grow Food
Low-Tech Labs have sailed around the world turning their seafaring home into a self-contained ecosystem.
Everything You Need to Make Hard Apple Cider (and More Friends) at Home
Making boozy cider is super easy, and the best way to enjoy the (literal) fruits of fall. Plus, building this affordable, DIY setup is a breeze.
Activists are Designing Mesh Networks to Deploy During Civil Unrest
The Mycelium Mesh Project is testing DIY networks that can be quickly deployed on trees or lamp posts during a political uprising.
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.
Father's Day Gifts for Food Dads that Aren't (All) Bacon-Related
Does your dad have a mouth? Let’s stuff it with Wild Turkey, REI must-haves, bacon bouquets, and much more.