Folks may also prefer to use a DIY all-purpose cleaner to reduce the proliferation of plastic waste that comes from bringing home bottle after bottle of store-bought cleaner.

This week, Hackaday’s Elliot Williams and Al Williams caught up after a week-long hiatus. There was a lot to talk about, including clocks, DIY USB cables, and more. In Hackaday news, the 2025… ...

Turning trash into treasure is a popular DIY trend, and one TikTok creator takes it to the next level by transforming plastic bottle caps into a vibrant flower pot. If you've got a pile of leftover ...

Having a DIY garden sifter is also important if you want to reach a consistency that's good for soil testing. Testing the soil for its pH level or lacking nutrients is how you know what other ...

Since new watering cans don't need to be made, that means avoiding all sorts of ecological costs in plastic manufacturing, too. That includes sourcing the oil needed to make plastic in the first place ...

This is a video that teaches you 10 plastic bottle hacks that are genuinely useful! These projects are all pretty fast and easy, and they are quite clever too. I love the one where you make some ...

Growing up in the South, I always dreamed of snow in the wintertime. Moving to Michigan made those dreams come true, and I have fallen in love with the beauty of snow, and especially snowflakes. This ...

Move indoor container plants away from the hot windows and direct sunlight as well. Then it’s time to set up an unattended watering system. Water Bottle Trick A 16-ounce plastic bottle for small ...

John Wilburn, chief plastic welding instructor at Polyvance, says he’s visited a number of shops that eschew plastic repair for various reasons. “You see plastic welding equipment pushed into a corner ...