Instead, consider using two radial bearings and an axle for quieter operation. Building a DIY cat wheel takes several days. I ...

The carnivorous Aldrovanda vesiculosa, also known as the waterwheel plant, snaps its "trap" shut ten times faster than the flytrap. As it is quite rare in the wild, the plant's mechanism has not ...

Some of our readers having misunderstood some of our articles concerning the patents on Parker's Water-Wheel, which were published in our last volume, we would state that the original patent was ...

If you're scrambling to find a costume, not to worry. It's never too late to DIY a quick Halloween costume, and we're here to deliver all the inspiration you need to throw together a celebrity ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Night vision projects are great, and the hardware available to hobbyists just gets better and better. [Just Call Me Koko] shows off just such a build using four low-light, IR-sensitive cameras ...

Secure your home while saving money with our picks of the best DIY security systems. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA ...

He focuses on buyer’s guides for the full range of tools, furniture, DIY supplies, and home and garden products. Jasmine Harding is a freelance writer specializing in home products. She started ...

Tap water is easy to access, but sometimes you need distilled water if you plan on making more complex DIY goodies, like homemade kitchen and bathroom cleaner. You should also use distilled water ...

The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) industry aims to help customers improve their homes without the need for any extra professional help. The market is driven in part by the growth of the residential real ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home ...