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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This video demonstrates a simple and effective way to make a hanging lamp using discarded cardboard. Learn how to give new life to old materials by creating an eye-catching lighting fixture for your ...

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 ...

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 ...