A projector compensated for my lack of art skills. Here’s how I painted a personalized birthday banner with zero freehand ...

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Our existing patio was built over a sand and compacted gravel base, so we removed only the stones necessary to dig the 12-in. diameter holes to secure the posts. You’ll most likely have a different ...

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Budget-friendly backyard upgrades like new seating, ambient lighting, fresh plants, and simple landscaping can transform your ...

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, but at Urban Ore in Berkeley, California, everyone’s trash becomes everyone’s treasure in a sprawling wonderland of secondhand splendor. This isn’t ...

If you bought into the outdoor theater trend last summer, use your projector for this clever hack to create DIY painted wallpaper anywhere in your home.

Paul Abela is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Acadia University. Every passing deserves to be marked. As I returned to my office at the university where I teach to prepare ...

To update an old saying for the modern day, one man’s e-waste is another man’s bill of materials. Upcycling has always been in the hacker’s toolkit, and cellphones provide a wealth of resources for ...

Successful garage organization is crucial for keeping a tidy house. This method enables the systematic storage of tools, seasonal pieces, and equipment, thus providing useful extra floor space. An ...

This couple's first-ever camper van build will surprise you with its off-grid-ready, home-like setup, which includes a bathroom and a kitchen.

Re “Friends like these” (Letters, Sept. 4): A letter-writer asks if we are okay trading with China when that country has a cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin. It seems we have no trouble trading ...