[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osCPWMyJOj8&w=470] The Jacquard loom, invented in the early 1800s, used punched cards to manufacture relatively complex ...

Try Your Hand At Weaving A Mug Rug Making a miniature mug to set your hot drinks on may not sound like an easy DIY, but this detailed tutorial from Cara Newhart breaks it down into simple-to-follow ...

Tabletop games and cardboard tokens go hand-in-hand for a good reason: they are economical and effective. However, their tactile attributes leave a little to be desired. There’s something really ...

Whether you're on the hunt for an inspired DIY Halloween costume for the kids ... Finally, a way to put all those extra cardboard boxes to good use! Tape together a few boxes and decorate as ...

Even if you’re not a master crafter, these homemade costumes will blow away the costume contest competition.Nowadays, there's an endless amount of dog Halloween costumes to buy. But there's nothing ...

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 ...

Do you ever look at a cardboard box and think, "That’s a nice one — I should keep that just in case?" I know I do, and when I asked my social media following the same, there was an outpouring ...

This Halloween season, forget about ghosts: The scariest thing is what the holiday does to the environment. According to Waste Managed, Halloween generates a significant amount of waste, from ...

Home prices in the US may be riding high, but the party could be over sooner than you think. A new report reveals more than 50 counties across the country are at risk of a housing market meltdown.

The best home security systems offer a convenient and user-friendly approach to home protection, and the top DIY models allow you to set up your security without needing professional installation.