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Step-by-step guides and tutorials for a variety of DIY and trade-related projects.

NYCHA residents celebrating after legally making DIY apartment improvements, including a new showerhead installation.
How-To

NYCHA allows limited DIY apartment improvements for renters

A NYCHA resident, long accustomed to waiting months for a leaky faucet repair, can now legally install a new showerhead themselves.

Scott Ramirez· Aug 14· 3 min read
Close-up of a hand installing a drywall anchor into a wall on a construction site, symbolizing market growth and demand.

Drywall Anchor Market Trends Show Strong Demand Growth

Scott Ramirez · Jun 8
Hands of a DIYer using a clever corner trowel hack to achieve a perfectly smooth interior wall corner finish.

DIY Creators Reveal Clever Corner Trowel Hacks for Perfect Home Finishes

Scott Ramirez · Apr 12
A DIYer uses a bright green cross-line laser level to perfectly align kitchen cabinets, showcasing modern tool advancements for home improvement projects with precision.

Reviews Highlight Latest Laser Level Advancements for DIYers

Scott Ramirez · Apr 8
A high-performance Raspberry Pi 5 case featuring NVMe SSD support and advanced cooling, designed for maximum processing power and thermal efficiency.

Advanced Raspberry Pi 5 Cases: Performance and NVMe

Scott Ramirez · Jul 31
A 3D-printed Gridfinity system organizing a workshop with tools and components neatly stored in modular bins under dramatic lighting.

Gridfinity designs revolutionize workshop organization with 3D printing innovations

A single 3D printer, costing less than $300, can now produce more custom workshop organizers in a week than a professional system costing thousands, thanks to the open-source Gridfinity standard.

Scott Ramirez· Jul 30· 4 min
A person successfully installing a DIY accessibility ramp in a home living room, with tools and materials neatly arranged.

DIY home improvement accessibility surges with affordable innovations

In the last year, online tutorials for accessible ramps and bathroom modifications surged 150% on YouTube and TikTok, according to Social Media Trends 2023.

Scott Ramirez· Jul 20· 3 min