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It’s time to rip up your lawn and replace it with something you won’t need to mow

By Jean Feingold

Transform your yard into an owl kingdom

By Natalie Wallington

Build your own desk with custom features like USB ports and biometrics

By Whitson Gordon

Your new e-bike could already be sitting in your garage

By William Elcock

How to grow, harvest, preserve, and use aloe vera

By LaVonne Roberts

How to turn your garden into a tortoise sanctuary

By Natalie Wallington

Want more comfortable headphones? Try these 5 fixes.

By Whitson Gordon

Why and how to grow your own moss garden

By Ellen Airhart

How to make bath bombs at home

By Rachel Feltman

Turn your old Wii into the ultimate retro gaming system

By Justin Pot

The 2009 Invention Awards

By PopSci Staff

Don’t waste banana peels: Turn them into tasty vegan ‘pulled pork’

By Alisha McDarris

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By Sandra Gutierrez G.

/ May 30, 2023

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By Jamie Dickman

/ May 18, 2023

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By Jean Levasseur

/ May 7, 2023

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By Carol Benton

/ May 3, 2023

Go ahead, leave your fresh eggs on the counter in this handmade wooden tray

By Jean Levasseur

/ Apr 13, 2023

The coolest way to keep food cold without electricity

By Ilana E. Strauss

/ Mar 21, 2023

Build your own router sled to flatten wood without buying big, expensive tools

By Jean Levasseur

/ Mar 21, 2023

A simple guide to hanging cabinet doors

By Jean Levasseur

/ Mar 11, 2023

Liven up your yard by building this cedar planter box

By Jean Levasseur

/ Mar 5, 2023

Benefit your neighborhood bats with this DIY bat house

By Jean Levasseur

/ Feb 16, 2023

Serve any brew in style with this DIY beer flight board

By Jean Levasseur

/ Feb 9, 2023

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/ Feb 2, 2023

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By Jack Izzo

/ Jan 28, 2023

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By Carol Benton

/ Jan 18, 2023

Simple DIY picture frames that will elevate your home decor

By Jean Levasseur

/ Jan 6, 2023

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