DIY (Page 33)

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Police spraying pepper spray

How to handle a pepper spray attack

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

TV in the street

How to level-up the picture quality of your cheap TV

By Whitson Gordon

Twenty-one tips for making the most of your Apple subscriptions

Blurred faces crowd.

You should blur the faces in your protest photos. Here’s how.

By Stan Horaczek

Black Lives Matter protest

A guide to protesting during a pandemic

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Black lives matter protesters.

Essential first aid tips for protesters

By Sara Kiley Watson

a phone with the Apple Mail app visible, with some notifications

Dig up any old email in your inbox. Even if it’s in the trash.

wooden derby cars

Meet the dads who can’t quit pinewood derby racing—even after their kids are over it

By Andrew Zaleski

Hiker climbing a snowy mountain.

Nine traits that’ll keep you calm in a life-threatening situation

By Tim MacWelch/ Outdoor Life

Angler holding up a panfish.

A beginner’s guide to freshwater fishing

By Bob Mcnally/Field & Stream

Fixing your computer is easier if you know which numbers to look at

Olive Oil Martini

Five exquisite, easy martinis you can make at home

By Erik Delanoy/Saveur

a person holding a phone with the Uber app's "call security" button displayed

Get to know the safety features on Uber, Tinder, and other popular apps

a man with a wrench in his mouth, working on a motorcycle

Five skills to learn in your spare time, and how to master them

By Harry Guinness

an Android phone

How to access your Apple apps and data from an Android device

Person with VR visor

Eleven ways you can use VR to escape your home

What you need to know when hiking with kids

By Alisha McDarris

What camera mode to use and when

By Harry Guinness

a person holding a small fish while standing on a dock on a lake

Go old-school with this handmade bamboo fishing pole

By T. Edward Nickens/Field & Stream

a man holding his head in pain, perhaps because he is sick

Where to find trustworthy information about COVID-19 and other health issues

a photographer taking photos in Thailand

Free alternatives to Photoshop that give you maximum creative freedom

By Jeremy S. Cook

Google Play Music is going away, but migrating your library is surprisingly simple

By Stan Horaczek

Typing on keyboard

The best apps and sites to learn how to code

a woman and a child mixing materials in a bowl while wearing aprons, perhaps they are making a science project

Ten great science projects you can do with your kids

By John Kennedy

a DIY solar oven baking s'mores

Stay-at-home science project: Bake s’mores using the power of the sun

By John Kennedy

Stay-at-home science project: Grow your own rock candy

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

A ball of homemade Silly Putty

Stay-at-home science project: Two-ingredient Silly Putty

By Purbita Saha

a homemade fossil footprint

Stay-at-home science project: Leave some “fossil” footprints

By John Kennedy

Hand holding Air Pods

Yes, you can use your AirPods on any non-Apple device. Here’s how.

Three gummy bears on a white paper towel

Stay-at-home science project: Enlarge gummy bears to reveal the secrets of osmosis

By Rachel Feltman

Grilled vegetable skewers on a bed of lentils and beans

Sixteen protein-packed veggie dishes to get you through any meat shortage

a wine rack made out of a reclaimed wooden pallet

Homemade Mother’s Day gifts Mom will love

By John Kennedy

Cabin fever is real problem. But it's one you can solve.

How to avoid cabin fever (from someone who lives in an actual cabin)

By Tyler Freel/ Outdoor Life

a bowl of vanilla ice cream made by shaking ingredients in a bag full of ice and salt

Stay-at-home science project: Make ice cream in a bag

By John Kennedy

Raspberry Pi camera interchangeable lenses.

Raspberry Pi’s $50 camera opens the door for awesome DIY photography projects

By Stan Horaczek

Dipping shortening-covered hands in ice water

Stay-at-home science project: Craft handmade blubber

By Purbita Saha

a process photo of the egg-in-bottle experiment, from the egg on a glass bottle, to an egg being pushed (not sucked) into the bottle by fire from matches, to the result

Stay-at-home science project: Use fire to push an egg into a bottle

By John Kennedy

Invisible Ink messages.

Stay-at-home science project: Leave secret messages with invisible ink

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

a woman writing notes in a book in front of a computer while working from home

How to make money from home

a photo of a person pouring colored water into a glass of shaving cream and water to demonstrate rainfall with a science experiment project creating a storm in a glass

Stay-at-home science project: Whip up a storm in a glass

By John Kennedy

You can actually get a refund on that app you didn’t like

By Harry Guinness

Carrot-top pesto, beet ketchup, and other recipes for using up odds and ends in your fridge

By Katherine Whittaker/Saveur

a smiling woman

Eight science-backed tricks to make you feel less sad

By Rachel Feltman

Car garage care

How to care for your car if you’re not driving it very often

By Stan Horaczek

a selection of invasive, edible weeds on a gray surface, with a knife among them

Ten weeds you can eat

By Marie Viljoen/Saveur

a wall-mounted wine rack made out of a reclaimed wood pallet, with a chalkboard and a wine glass holder

The cheapest way to build your own wine rack

By Jose Mendoza

13 free online resources to educate and entertain your kids

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

A knife being sharpened on a wet stone.

Eight wood-carving skills to help you survive

By Tim MacWelch/ Outdoor Life

Zoom app on mobile

The best Zoom tricks and add-ons for your video chats

a person holding a TV remote and using their TV

Eighteen digital freebies and extended trials you can take advantage of right now

garden lettuce growning in a pot.

How to start your own survival garden

By Tim MacWelch/ Outdoor Life

A woman smiling at her computer and holding a dog

Soothing stories to take your mind off stressful things

By Rachel Feltman

a girl wearing a bandana around her face

How to make or buy a COVID-19 face mask that actually works

By Rachel Feltman

Beer bottles stacked on top of each other

How to brew beer at home in a week

By Martha Harbison

The best way to freeze fresh meat

The best way to freeze fresh meat

By Alex Robinson / Outdoor Life

a woman wearing a face mask, goggles, and gloves while cleaning a window with a sponge

Fight viruses in your home without making bacteria stronger

By Katherine J. Wu

Save money and protect the environment by repurposing your old outdoor gear

By Alisha McDarris

a person standing in front of a wall with a lot of notes on it, surrounded by books

Don’t impulse shop. Use a system to buy the right stuff for you.

By Harry Guinness

child carrying a log in woods.

Eleven outdoor skills to teach your kids—or yourself

By Christine Peterson/ Outdoor Life

a person using their phone on the subway

Everything you need to do before you start a free trial

Two yoga practitioners posing on a roof

Five beast-mode workouts PopSci editors are doing from home

By Popular Science Team

Spanish moss or old man's beard.

Nature’s best toilet paper substitutes

By Bill Heavey/Field & Stream

Person stretching in bed.

Develop a morning routine that’ll stick

By Harry Guinness

a surgeon wearing a surgical mask during surgery

Four essentials you can donate to help healthcare workers fighting COVID-19

By Sara Kiley Watson