Converted from standard shipping containers, container homes offer advantages such as low construction cost, robust structure ...

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, you are not thinking about code books or wiring diagrams. You just want ...

Appliances are non-functional during a power outage and batteries do not last long. A new discovery could lead to batteries ...

"It's the silent killer." Homeowner met with flood of criticism after sharing husband's DIY off-grid setup: 'Show your husband all these comments' first appeared on The Cool Down.

UNIST scientists turn raindrops into electricity using carbon fiber rooftops to power smart drainage and flood warnings.

The most common motor style for an electric bike is a hub motor (a motor in the center of the wheel), and we’ve all known for ...

From the Dremel 3100 to the Fanttik E2, discover 5 affordable Amazon gadgets that belong in every techie and maker's DIY ...

This truck conversion is a family's full-time home on wheels. The interior has been transformed into a very practical living space ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...