Its interior is split into two parts: a spacious garage that can fit a motorcycle and a lot more, and a meticulously crafted living space.

“Rainwater is an amazing resource, and it’s fun to plan ways to use this resource that falls freely from the sky,” says Laura Allen, a founding member of Greywater Action. “It is typically ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

The best DIY home security systems are easy to install, include motion and entry sensors, a loud siren and professional monitoring, all for a reasonable monthly fee. When you purchase through ...

The best DIY security systems in our tests protect your home well with core features such as keypads, smartphone apps, and remote sirens, but most of the systems we tested showcased weak data privacy.

Despite being built on a tight budget, this mobile home has an efficiently designed, decently equipped living space with all ...

One person has done just that, with a remarkable home charging system created by repurposing over a thousand used laptop batteries. This remarkable feat has been running successfully for an ...

If you want to avoid the tedious process of running cables on your property or have tenant contract restrictions or want to avoid spending money on a professional installation, this system is for you!

Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the best professional and DIY home security systems to help you decide which is right to protect your family and property.

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A couple who relocated from the suburbs of New England to live in a remote, off-grid homestead in Alaska have opened up about ...