DIY

Step-by-step weekend projects for real homeowners.

DIY pest control for lawn, indoor, and outdoor perimeter treatments

DIY

The DIY Pest Control Routine That Finally Solved My Moths, Mosquitoes, and Carpet Beetles (For Less Than $30 a Year)

A simple three-step DIY pest control routine for mosquitoes, moths, and carpet beetles - lawn bifenthrin, indoor Transport Mikron, and outdoor Bayer PolyZone - for under $30 a year after the initial concentrates.

July 18, 20264 min read

Solar

DIY Solar Comparison: $5k Off-Grid Battery System vs $2k Plug-In Solar System

A real-world DIY solar comparison of a 3kW off-grid battery system versus a 2kW plug-in microinverter setup - costs, production, and payback for New Jersey homeowners.

July 18, 20264 min read

Schwinn adjustable bike kickstand with an all-metal telescoping body

DIY

Adding a Kickstand to a Kids' Bike That Didn't Come With One

Picking the right bike size for a small 6-year-old, and why the most popular Amazon kickstand snapped on the first try - plus the cheaper all-metal one that actually works.

July 13, 20263 min read