John B. Carnett

Doghouse comes complete with a solar heating system, LED lights and a Wi-Fi security camera

A few years ago, R. Bruce McDonald figured it was time to do something unique with his 1966 Cub Cadet. … Continued

Bringing it all home

For less than $1,000, the MakerBot kit provides nearly everything you need for your very own 3-D plastic printer. We find out what it takes to build and use one

A graywater system uses shower and sink runoff to flush the toilets. Plus: four more ways to save water at home

The place comes through the winter looking nearly like a real house ... but for one little glitch

Most houses require hundreds of feet of electrical wire to connect light switches to a main power source, but not … Continued

Rooftop greenery guards against water damage and bland meals

Fourteen days worth of revolutionary green building in just a few minutes

It finally looks like a house! Here's a look at the final push to the get the dry box up before the snow flies