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 ...

All in all, it’s a strong contender in the “simple and powerful DIY scope” arena, before this, we’ve seen one built with an Arduino Nano, and one with a Pi Pico.

Self-installing a DIY home security system could be the way to go. Finding the right system can be challenging, so here is a list of the best DIY home security systems to help you decide which is ...

Night vision projects are great, and the hardware available to hobbyists just gets better and better. [Just Call Me Koko] shows off just such a build using four low-light, IR-sensitive cameras ...

With a little creativity and some art supplies, you can turn your ordinary abode into a harrowing haunted house with some easy DIY Halloween decorations. Whether you're a DIY novice or a craft ...

The clock is ticking and soon Halloween will be here in all its haunted glory. If you haven't thought about a costume yet, not to worry. There's still plenty of time to put together an outfit that ...

Going full DIY will, of course, save you the money you'd have to spend on having a local security worker visit your house and set up the system. DIY setup has no additional except your own time ...

The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) industry aims to help customers improve their homes without the need for any extra professional help. The market is driven in part by the growth of the residential real ...

Are you looking for a fun and easy DIY project that will help you unwind after a long day? Look no further than these fun ...

All you need is a length of 3-in.-diameter PVC pipe and a foam swimming pool noodle for this DIY garage storage system. Drill ...

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Fortunately, there are subscription-based pest control DIY kits that offer a similar level of protection at a fraction of the cost. Many even use the same chemicals and methods the pros use.