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Night sky photography is perfect for social distancing. Here’s how to get a great shot.

By Dan Richards

/ May 14, 2020

Start growing a verdant indoor garden in three easy steps

By Summer Rayne Oakes

/ Jul 9, 2019

Essential knots: how to tie the 20 knots you need to know

By Tim MacWelch/ Outdoor Life

/ Aug 27, 2019

How to keep produce fresh as long as possible

By Whitson Gordon

/ May 10, 2019

Procrastination is hurting Future You. Present You can help.

By Audra Williams

/ Oct 30, 2019

A guide to the moon’s craters, seas, and ghostly shine

By Maggie Aderin-Pocock

/ Apr 9, 2019

What every rider needs to know about their motorcycle carburetor

By Justin Dawes/ Motorcyclist

/ Mar 13, 2019

How to photograph a meteor shower

By Stan Horaczek

/ Aug 6, 2019

How To Make Your Own Grow Lights

By The Big Book Of Hacks

/ Jan 3, 2013

How To Make Your Own Electrified Drumsticks

/ Jan 3, 2013

Make A Zoetrope Out Of A Turntable

By The Big Book Of Hacks

/ Jan 9, 2013

Build And Launch A Mini-Rocket

By The Big Book Of Hacks

/ Jan 11, 2013

Turn Your Old Netbook Into A Touchscreen Tablet

By Adam Dachis

/ Apr 20, 2012

Get Medieval: How to Build a Metal Forge

By Vin Marshall

/ Dec 4, 2009

How to Get Rid of Your DVR

By Darren Murph

/ May 10, 2010

Build It: An LED Lamp that Visualizes Data From the Web

By Vin Marshall

/ May 14, 2010

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