After over 3 decades working in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane began writing to broaden his reach. Throughout his career, his passion has ...

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet ...

With some software-defined radio tools, it’s also possible to use radar for tracking aircraft in real-time at home like this DIY radar system. Unlike active radar systems which use a specific ...

Well, that’s no longer the case. With wireless security systems, apps that give users easy access and control, and simplified monitoring options, DIY home security systems have become not just ...

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 ...

The whole unit looks very slick and takes up little space. With some more ingenuity, one could likely build something similar with even more DIY components to save some more money.

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 ...

So I moved the hutch and set about designing a coat/utility/linen closet, using a DIY system from Rubbermaid I bought for about $160. It turned out to be one of the smartest purchases I made ...

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DIY home projects have the potential to add great value, but, without proper precautions, they could damage your home’s ...

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 ...