Are you looking for DIY backyard projects for this summer? Look no further! Keep reading to get your hands on this list of creative projects you can do in your backyard. RELATED: Classical DIY Backyard […]
Lavender is a favorite of many homeowners because of its calming and soothing floral scent. This quick 30-minute candle making guide will teach you how you can infuse your home with this scent using your
DIY acoustic panels are perfect additions to that newly-installed home theater system. These easy-to-make and cheap acoustic panels don’t just boost the sounds and improve listening quality, they’re also a lot easier to make than
There’s a lot more battery life in the sun. (Ferran Feixas via Unsplash/) Keeping your phone charged can be a challenge, especially when you are out and about. Plugging in your phone during a day
Fresh H2O on the go. (Jeffrey Workman via Unsplash/) Lakes, streams, and even the run-down water fountain on the playground can seem like a tantalizing oasis when you’re thirsty. At least until you think about
Fighting for a better world means fighting our own despair as well. (Pixabay/) The following is an excerpt adapted from THE FUTURE EARTH by Eric Holthaus. We’ve all experienced profound loss in our lives—a bad
Old bikes can still have a lot of life left in them. (Stan Horaczek /) Like so many things during the COVID-19 pandemic, buying a new bicycle is a lot more difficult than usual right
Protestors in Washington, D.C. (Vlad Tchompalov/) Despite the current administration’s continued moves to grind away at foundational environmental laws, advocates are claiming major victories in courthouses. This week, less than 24 hours apart, two high-profile
Whether you’re cycling for sport, leisure, or utility, having some basic bike repair knowledge is a good skill to carry around if you own a bicycle. RELATED: How Zip Ties Can Help You Bike Through
While pallets are easily available in different kinds, the wooden variety has a classic and timeless appeal to it. Here’s a detailed step-by-step on how you can make your own DIY pallet Adirondack chair. RELATED:
Painting a room by yourself can get very messy quickly if you don’t know what to do. But don’t worry, it’s really simple. Learn the proper steps on how to paint baseboards and your room.
Is your cast iron griddle rusty? Don’t fret, you don’t need to buy a new one. Instead, I’ll give you a step-by-step guide on how to restore your skillet and make it look new! RELATED: How
Be honest, you want to play the skateboarding bird game. (Microsoft/) Before consoles made their way onto the internet, game demos came on discs. You’d get a handful of titles, each of which would allow
A mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota, made by community artists, commemorates George Floyd, who was killed while being restrained by city police officers in May. Video of his death, taken primarily by a teenager, has since
Some cities will have special fireworks displays for the pandemic with a three-mile-radius viewing range. (Alexander Popov/Unsplash/) Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including a tutorial on making your own mask, a guide on
Stay in touch. (Luke Chesser/Unsplash/) Touch screen watches are more than simple time pieces. Packed with features like fitness trackers, sedentary reminders, email alerts, and built-in payment systems, these small but mighty gadgets will keep
Researchers are working at unprecedented rates to create a COVID-19 vaccine. (Pixabay/) As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States and abroad, researchers are racing to develop a vaccine at record-breaking speeds. In
Kelly Slater (left) and Bianca Valenti test the waves at Slater’s surf park in California. The facility is just one of many that have opened around the world to meet the demands of surfing and
In a first, a coronavirus vaccine received approval for use by the Chinese military, as the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide reaching 10 million last week. (Pixabay/) As America dives into summer,
Advanced coloring books can help fill up your time. (Amazon/) When was the last time you grabbed a box of crayons, opened a coloring book, and let your imagination run wild? These days, there are
A DIY macrame necklace is something you can make with your kids when everybody is asked to stay indoors because of a pandemic. If you are looking for fun activities to do with your children,
Serious hydration upgrades. (LARQ via Unsplash/) With a smart water bottle, your drink will stay colder longer, and you can track your H2O intake throughout the day. Some are even connected to apps that identify
A DIY tanning oil recipe can be quite intimidating to some people, especially because it’s something that you put on your skin. To find the best homemade tanning oil DIY, we scoured the internet with
One of the most commonly asked questions about washing machines is, “Why is my washer not draining or spinning?” Here’s everything you need to know to try and fix yours. RELATED: How To Repair Leaky
Can’t get enough of these star-spangled projects for Independence Day? These 4th of July shirts should be perfect for your celebration this upcoming holiday. God bless America! RELATED: 4th Of July | Make Your Own
Everyone hates seeing those constantly-tangled, messy wires sticking out of your television set. Hide this eyesore and give your house another upgrade with the help of this DIY TV wall frame. RELATED: DIY Armchair Caddy
Yes, it’s possible everyone knows exactly how many times you’ve listened to the same sad song on a loop since you broke up with your ex. (Oleg Magni/Unsplash/)In our modern age, you can’t be too
Improve your sound. ( John Hult via Unsplash/) Until the introduction of transistor amplifiers in the 1940s, tube circuits were the gold standard in audio amplification. Tubes are still commonly found today in high-end stereo
Add some smarts to your kitchen. (Christian Mackie via Unsplash/) There are endless options for kitchen appliances, and most tend to take up a large chunk of counter space even if they only perform one
A view of the Sahara dust plume taken on June 18, 2020 (NASA Worldview/) Expansive dust clouds arise from the sun-baked Sahara each year, making the 5,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the southern
Is your local grocery or pharmacy out of disinfecting wipes? Why not make your own with this mind-blowingly easy DIY disinfecting wet wipes made from materials you already have at home. RELATED: Learn To Make
We’ve all been there. We get motivated to accomplish a goal, and we feel like we’re making real progress for the first few days. However, after a week or two we notice that our motivation
I spent five years as a middle and high school teacher, and I would often hear people talking about learning styles. “Betty is a visual learner. Sam is kinesthetic. Emma is an auditory learner.” I
One problem that pretty much every human on earth is facing is knowing how to deal with stress at work. Things were already challenging but with the corona pandemic, the dynamics of the work environment
Like all things in life, success doesn’t have one finite answer that fits all. Success rises and falls like the tide, but if we can understand what impacts our ability to succeed, we can achieve
Do you get distracted by the almost relentless promotion of weight reduction methods and food plans? Are you gaining fat again but don’t want to stop munching your favorite cheese? If yes, then you’re in
There have been many cases in the past several decades where large numbers of marine mammals have perished in infectious disease outbreaks—and climate change is likely to make these events even more frequent. (Pixabay/) In
The researchers used radar to reveal structures still lurking beneath the surface. (Google Earth; Verdonck et al., Antiquity, 2020/) Traditionally, checking out the towns and cities of our ancient ancestors has required a lot of
It might seem like time is flying faster when you’re raising a child, but the reality is that the world is turning the same. (Kay/Unsplash/) Keith Payne is a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at
Hanging out on a macrame chair or a macrame swing at your home is a great way to unwind in style. While it may a little intimidating to create one from scratch, that’s actually not
No Independence Day celebration would be complete without a good old-fashioned barbecue. And what better way to show off your patriotic spirit than by ending that barbecue with some 4th of July cupcakes for dessert.
Parents always have to maintain a creative ideas box in their heads to keep their kids entertained at all times. Most of the time, however, this can be very challenging and exhausting. These creative rock
Learning how to paint glass is a great way to pass time and keeping yourself busy while you’re indoors and staying safe. Teaching yourself how to paint on glass not only helps in unlocking a
DIY boho decor is all the rage nowadays because of its clean and chic look that makes any room exude a cool, laid back vibe. Bohemian decor is trending, which makes boho home decor available
Don’t know what the best gift for dad is? Well, don’t worry! We’ve put together this quick and easy tutorial for some DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas. Want to give Dad something with class, eye-catching
To create targeted programs to treat specific health issues, healthcare practitioners need proper demographic information about the population they are seeking to target. (Unsplash/) Without a doubt, racism is a public health issue. As such,
Father’s Day is just around the corner. When was the last time you two had a meaningful conversation? Do you often see him nowadays? When was the last time you called him just to catch
Make traveling easier. (Tim Gouw via Unsplash/) Traveling comes with its own unique form of exhaustion, between the cramped seats, long layovers, overstuffed suitcases, and time changes. With so many external factors outside of a
Turning your home into a smart home doesn’t have to be as expensive and complicated as it sounds. Make your life as easy and as smooth as possible with these budget-friendly DIY home automation ideas
In this Depression-era stalwart, soft, chewy white bread (homemade or store-bought) is an ideal canvas for butter and pickles. (Jennifer May/) Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why bread-and-butter pickles are called bread-and-butter pickles?
No more awkward transitions. (Teemu Paananen via Unsplash./) If you speak on a regular basis at conferences, workshops, or in company boardrooms you’ll know that you can’t always rely on in-house equipment to be charged
Pets are hard work. Taking care of an animal is a financial investment, a time commitment, and sometimes a source of frustration. However, any pet owner can attest that their pet is worth all of
Making a homemade foot scrub is a great way to entertain yourself and be productive while staying indoors. An exfoliating foot scrub gets rid of dead skin cells and keeps your feet soft and supple.
Shredding the pounds can prove to be a daunting task for many individuals. Innumerable hours of grinding in the gym with the result of dropping a couple of kilos can certainly be discouraging. But with
Have you ever considered that there may be more to life than just your thinking mind? Have you ever thought yourself into a state of love and joy and bliss or did it just kind
If you’re a leader, you’ve likely heard of Amazon’s 14 leadership principles. If you haven’t, now’s the time to the look into it. What exactly can you learn from those leadership principles? A lot. It’s
When you got married, I bet you never – in a million years – would have imagined asking yourself, “What if my husband hates me?” Of course not. When people walk down the aisle, they
Pepper spray packs a serious punch. ( Spenser / Unsplash/) If you’ve ever accidentally touched your eyes after handling slices of jalapeño, you know the deep, searing pain that quickly follows. Now imagine that but
Need to store more? (Neal E. Johnson via Unsplash/) There was a time not long ago when almost any solid state drive would cost you an arm and a leg. That’s no longer the case.
The PS5 ditches the straight lines for curved edges. (Sony/) Video game console releases don’t work like typical gadget announcements—they happen in slow motion. We heard the first details about Sony’s new PlayStation 5 more