We've collected 12 of our more ambitious baking recipes. What they lack in ease they make up for in teachable moments. From homemade bread to macarons, these are the baked goods worth setting aside a ...

Readers submitted more than 3,200 ideas for our 50 States, 50 Fixes series. Before the year ends, we wanted to share just a ...

When you get a 3D printer, it can be overwhelming to figure out what you want to make. There are several designs you can discover online, and eventually, you can create your own using programs like ...

A robotic arm is one of those classic projects that almost every electronics enthusiast tries at some point. It’s a perfect mix of mechanics, electronics, and hands-on creativity and building one ...

Jan is ready for a new challenge. She's recently moved to Colorado and wants to take advantage of the new terrain and start mountain running. Before the move, she'd been working on her fitness for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to DIY tech, the Raspberry Pi is one of the most recognizable products out there. It's been around for more than a decade now, ...

As usual, we’ll start by listing the links to earlier installments to make all our lives easier (see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, and Part 11). Also ...

Cutting and drilling are above anything you can do by hand; some of these would put CNC machines to shame in terms of precision. Whether you are at DIY projects or you are running a small business ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

If there's one thing the best running shoes for beginners shouldn't be, it's intimidating. That's because when you start running (or start to think about starting running), it can feel like stepping ...

Just getting started with woodworking? These three easy DIY projects are perfect for beginners no complex tools, no prior experience, just clear steps and satisfying results. Build your skills while ...

We will refer to these article collections as “Breadboards,” “Tools,” and “Components” for short. We’re assuming that we are in possession of a full-size breadboard and associated wires (Components, ...