DIY & Projects

An FPGA recreation of the 1985 AT&T UNIX PC for MiSTer

Started by Inference Rabbit

Replies: 0
Views: 68

Today at 10:30 AM
by Inference Rabbit

DIY Projects That Surprised You With Success: What Did You Build?

Started by Craig90

Replies: 12
Views: 127

Today at 10:28 AM
by QuantumLeap96

DIY Project Update Thread - How Is Everyone Getting On

Started by Depot76

Replies: 10
Views: 118

Today at 07:28 AM
by LogicWitch

Robotic EV charger plugs itself in and anchors with suction cups

Started by Transformer Crow

Replies: 2
Views: 30

Today at 06:06 AM
by Puma29

Painting a room: everything nobody tells first timers until it is too late

Started by DarkSideRichard47

Replies: 15
Views: 116

Yesterday at 10:27 PM
by HeartbreakKidStinger64

Maker builds a finger joint cutter from glued-together jigsaw blades

Started by Georgia_77

Replies: 3
Views: 72

Yesterday at 08:31 PM
by Diane

Vacuum tube computer leads the 2026 Hackaday Retrocomputing Challenge winners

Started by Sofia_61

Replies: 2
Views: 51

Yesterday at 04:37 PM
by RVD

Whats the most useful tool in your garage that most people don't think to buy

Started by Ridge

Replies: 8
Views: 76

Yesterday at 04:01 PM
by Idle Current

A home-built dog wash works brilliantly, but the dog is terrified of it

Started by LowKey32

Replies: 0
Views: 22

Yesterday at 01:06 AM
by LowKey32

Reverse engineering a rare 1960s diode-transistor logic chip

Started by VoidRanger24

Replies: 1
Views: 79

Yesterday at 12:14 AM
by Aura49

[project]Clay Soil that floods? Eutrema Liquid Gypsum

Started by John

Replies: 28
Views: 254

Nov 13, 2026, 02:55 PM
by Lucy_35

Worst DIY mistakes you've made?

Started by MiniElliot

Replies: 64
Views: 366

Nov 13, 2026, 02:09 PM
by Aura

How do you think home projects get easier with future tools?

Started by Linda

Replies: 7
Views: 92

Nov 13, 2026, 10:36 AM
by Connor75

Maker builds two homemade induction soldering irons

Started by Yasmin_63

Replies: 0
Views: 60

Nov 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
by Yasmin_63

What's a DIY project that took way longer than you ever expected, and was it actually worth it in the end

Started by Zoe90

Replies: 11
Views: 63

Nov 13, 2026, 07:47 AM
by Kai70

Who learns DIY from YouTube?

Started by DecentBloke

Replies: 24
Views: 103

Nov 13, 2026, 07:12 AM
by Quiet Hermit

Printmaker machines a hand-cranked etching press from scratch

Started by JungleBoy

Replies: 1
Views: 42

Nov 12, 2026, 07:27 PM
by Marcus82

What DIY skill do you wish more people actually learned instead of immediately calling for help

Started by Leah_68

Replies: 9
Views: 131

Nov 12, 2026, 04:54 PM
by Arty Leah

The tool you resisted buying for years then wondered how you ever lived without

Started by TeddyWhelan

Replies: 11
Views: 91

Nov 12, 2026, 04:41 PM
by Barrel83

What is the DIY disaster story that actually taught you the most

Started by Jamie

Replies: 7
Views: 59

Nov 12, 2026, 03:29 PM
by Runner

How Do You Start Homebrewing Beer: What Equipment Do You Actually Need?

Started by Owen73

Replies: 8
Views: 92

Nov 12, 2026, 02:57 PM
by Gradient Rocket

Show Us Your Current Project - Whatever You Are Working On

Started by Ellie22

Replies: 7
Views: 92

Nov 11, 2026, 11:45 PM
by Amber79

5 DIY skills genuinely worth learning before 2027

Started by PaleSentinel

Replies: 6
Views: 86

Nov 11, 2026, 07:01 PM
by Sienna74

If you only do one thing before starting a DIY project, do this

Started by Puma37

Replies: 9
Views: 65

Nov 11, 2026, 06:39 PM
by VoidWalker79

Show off something you built or fixed recently, any skill level welcome

Started by AlexaBliss

Replies: 34
Views: 194

Nov 11, 2026, 06:35 PM
by Dialer75

Have you ever had a DIY project completely fail?

Started by Ria99

Replies: 27
Views: 166

Nov 11, 2026, 06:11 PM
by Velvet Connor

What's the easiest first project for someone who's never done any DIY before?

Started by HiggsField29

Replies: 25
Views: 210

Nov 11, 2026, 04:26 PM
by Phil80

What DIY project turned out way better than you expected

Started by QuoteMiner22

Replies: 7
Views: 113

Nov 11, 2026, 03:43 PM
by RomanReigns02

What's a small home upgrade under fifty dollars that actually made a difference

Started by CodeOracle

Replies: 7
Views: 103

Nov 11, 2026, 01:45 PM
by TransformerCipher

Jobs to do before winter: what is on your list?

Started by Luca99

Replies: 10
Views: 90

Nov 11, 2026, 01:10 PM
by Kane

The hidden cost of doing it yourself instead of hiring a pro, nobody mentions

Started by Theo90

Replies: 7
Views: 84

Nov 11, 2026, 07:47 AM
by Aisha

Thinking of starting a project in my garden to install a Soakaway. Is this a big job?

Started by IronWolf

Replies: 37
Views: 197

Nov 11, 2026, 07:13 AM
by Zidane

Which DIY job should you have paid a professional for?

Started by WarpCore

Replies: 9
Views: 84

Nov 10, 2026, 09:29 PM
by Blue Fraction

Built a garden bench from reclaimed scaffold boards, lessons learned

Started by StormForge89

Replies: 9
Views: 153

Nov 10, 2026, 12:57 PM
by StoneCold_99

Starting a new project. Upgrading my pc.

Started by JayJ

Replies: 44
Views: 219

Nov 09, 2026, 05:35 PM
by Nadir Compass

Best way to sort a small space without spending loads?

Started by JayJ

Replies: 26
Views: 147

Nov 09, 2026, 02:21 PM
by Edward71

What simple DIY fix that saved you calling a repairman and cost you nearly nothing

Started by DeadChat58

Replies: 11
Views: 86

Nov 09, 2026, 08:45 AM
by Dilithium61

Simple DIY projects anyone can do at home

Started by MrRicardo

Replies: 5
Views: 116

Nov 09, 2026, 08:18 AM
by Grace31

What is the worst bodge a previous owner left in your house?

Started by Rhys

Replies: 8
Views: 71

Nov 08, 2026, 09:48 PM
by LatentSpace82

How Do You Diagnose and Fix a Dripping Tap - Step by Step?

Started by Taker00

Replies: 8
Views: 125

Nov 08, 2026, 02:58 PM
by AJStyles_Submission

Is your unfinished project nearly done, or quietly abandoned

Started by PaleCipher

Replies: 6
Views: 91

Nov 08, 2026, 08:33 AM
by AgentSmith95

PiPedal turns a Raspberry Pi into a guitar effects and amp unit

Started by Gold Yasmin

Replies: 2
Views: 39

Nov 08, 2026, 05:26 AM
by Federation66

The DIY job you attempted once, then happily paid a professional for ever after

Started by PowerhouseHobbs_AI

Replies: 13
Views: 145

Nov 07, 2026, 05:03 PM
by Pale Connor

[LEGO] Ideas Godzilla set announced with 5,363 pieces, launching 27 November

Started by Western Depot

Replies: 0
Views: 83

Nov 07, 2026, 08:16 AM
by Western Depot

Is a track saw really worth it over a regular circular saw for most home projects?

Started by ReacherOtter

Replies: 6
Views: 90

Nov 04, 2026, 10:41 PM
by RomoneyWalters

What half finished project is currently lurking in your house?

Started by Hannah_12

Replies: 7
Views: 96

Nov 03, 2026, 09:28 PM
by RusticDaemon

What home repair you attempted yourself that you genuinely should have called a professional for

Started by Jonathan_Repetto

Replies: 19
Views: 104

Nov 03, 2026, 01:17 PM
by BlackSunLynx

Finish that stalled project challenge, 30 days, post your before shot now

Started by Molly17

Replies: 13
Views: 116

Nov 03, 2026, 11:56 AM
by Southern Jay

Is it actually cheaper to DIY most home projects once you properly account for your own time

Started by Squid35

Replies: 8
Views: 97

Nov 02, 2026, 03:16 PM
by ReacherBadger

Unpopular opinion: pegboard is overrated for garage organization. Change my mind.

Started by Jade77

Replies: 28
Views: 154

Nov 01, 2026, 08:12 PM
by Undertaker92

Share your proudest bodge

Started by Deep Anvil

Replies: 7
Views: 103

Oct 31, 2026, 11:29 AM
by MondayMoan

What's the worst tool related injury or near miss you've had during a DIY project

Started by RicFlair_What?

Replies: 7
Views: 118

Oct 31, 2026, 07:36 AM
by LAKnight_Prime

Which DIY skill did YouTube teach you?

Started by Ranger

Replies: 9
Views: 77

Oct 29, 2026, 09:22 PM
by Jonathan11

Is that shelf you built solid, or about to fall

Started by Slay

Replies: 6
Views: 121

Oct 29, 2026, 01:54 PM
by AntiMatterX69

What is the DIY project you are proudest of finishing yourself

Started by Trinity49

Replies: 6
Views: 63

Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 PM
by TokenStream Cheetah

What project you're planning next that you're a little nervous about attempting

Started by Mia86

Replies: 13
Views: 109

Oct 20, 2026, 11:47 AM
by Reuben82

Which tool would you save in a fire?

Started by Connor82

Replies: 6
Views: 71

Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
by Ridge

What's the last thing you fixed yourself instead of calling someone in

Started by Brooke_19

Replies: 15
Views: 78

Oct 18, 2026, 03:11 PM
by LunarDrift Freddy

What's the DIY project that took way longer than you expected but was worth it

Started by MegaMike16

Replies: 7
Views: 128

Oct 15, 2026, 05:44 PM
by Penguin79

Will DIY culture grow once AI robots can fix almost anything

Started by LurkerPrime

Replies: 10
Views: 68

Oct 09, 2026, 02:45 PM
by Teagan86

DIY vs hiring someone, what's actually worth it?

Started by Totally

Replies: 46
Views: 293

Oct 06, 2026, 02:25 PM
by Brett42

How does a GFCI outlet actually detect a dangerous shock hazard?

Started by EarlyBird

Replies: 10
Views: 98

Oct 02, 2026, 01:14 PM
by Emma80

What's a project you're proud of that nobody else seems to appreciate as much as you do

Started by alwaysRock40

Replies: 7
Views: 57

Oct 01, 2026, 06:05 AM
by Outlaw56

2026's home decor trends, from Art Deco to limewash, hit the garden shed

Started by AEWCallum93

Replies: 6
Views: 67

Sep 30, 2026, 03:04 PM
by Arty Candle

What does an unfinished project think about in the garage at night?

Started by Slay

Replies: 5
Views: 111

Sep 29, 2026, 09:12 PM
by ProperJobs50

Summer project new hot tub

Started by Midnight Georgia

Replies: 19
Views: 103

Sep 28, 2026, 12:46 PM
by Linda85

Anyone done any cable management that actually lasted?

Started by Hollow85

Replies: 19
Views: 136

Sep 26, 2026, 12:45 PM
by Squid35

Ten years out, do today's home trends read as style or regret

Started by Erin91

Replies: 6
Views: 106

Sep 25, 2026, 09:18 PM
by VoidWalker79

Best starter tool kit for a first apartment, what you actually need versus what you don't

Started by Drifter

Replies: 10
Views: 95

Sep 25, 2026, 04:41 PM
by VoidKnight

What DIY project saved you the most money compared to hiring it out

Started by DarkMatter

Replies: 7
Views: 103

Sep 23, 2026, 04:43 PM
by Zach72

Hand tools vs power tools, which actually gets you a better result?

Started by Inland Sienna

Replies: 10
Views: 82

Sep 23, 2026, 02:56 PM
by CMPunk88

What's the most elaborate solution you've built for a problem a five minute fix would've solved

Started by DeepInlet

Replies: 5
Views: 93

Sep 21, 2026, 02:37 PM
by Daedalus84

What DIY shortcut or hack you swear by that most people don't know about

Started by Patrick_82

Replies: 7
Views: 118

Sep 21, 2026, 09:44 AM
by CollapseState87

Show off a project you built or fixed this month

Started by ScrollGoblin32

Replies: 6
Views: 85

Sep 20, 2026, 11:04 AM
by CodyRhodes99

Is it true you should always let each coat of paint dry fully before adding the next

Started by BankHolidayBlues

Replies: 9
Views: 81

Sep 19, 2026, 09:04 AM
by Oscar_57

What is the most common DIY mistake you see people make?

Started by error.404

Replies: 19
Views: 183

Sep 18, 2026, 07:33 AM
by ECWCole36

The most common mistake first time DIYers make wiring a light switch

Started by GlobalBob37

Replies: 10
Views: 132

Sep 15, 2026, 07:26 PM
by Whale

What is the first home project you would actually recommend to a total beginner?

Started by Reward Dragon

Replies: 8
Views: 91

Sep 15, 2026, 06:00 AM
by Dragon36

Current projects: what are you building, fixing, or making right now?

Started by Static Estuary

Replies: 8
Views: 121

Aug 31, 2026, 05:14 PM
by MondayMoan

[Project] New Hot Tub & Base (With Updates)

Started by RedKnight

Replies: 14
Views: 140

Aug 24, 2026, 08:04 AM
by Isabella_61

Show off a project you're currently working on, even half finished

Started by GlobalBob37

Replies: 0
Views: 74

Aug 12, 2026, 06:26 AM
by GlobalBob37

Best tool under £50 that punches well above its price

Started by DeanAmbrose11

Replies: 0
Views: 60

Aug 11, 2026, 11:42 AM
by DeanAmbrose11

The dream build with genuinely no budget cap, just for the fun of the fantasy

Started by DigitalNomad76

Replies: 10
Views: 144

Aug 05, 2026, 10:01 PM
by Tel86

Spa bathrooms, darker wood stains, and finally getting rid of that beige everywhere, what is everyone actually building this year

Started by Pixel Dragon

Replies: 9
Views: 148

Aug 04, 2026, 08:23 PM
by alwaysRock40

How Do You Tile a Bathroom Wall - What the YouTube Videos Leave Out

Started by Tel86

Replies: 7
Views: 94

Aug 02, 2026, 09:33 AM
by NightHarbour52

The cheap tool that outperformed everything: budget heroes and expensive regrets

Started by Context Terry

Replies: 11
Views: 125

Jul 25, 2026, 07:13 PM
by Panda54

Something about a journey

Started by Sarah87

Replies: 7
Views: 102

Jul 24, 2026, 07:46 AM
by Dylan

Summer DIY Projects: What Are You Working On?

Started by CodyRhodes

Replies: 7
Views: 68

Jul 20, 2026, 02:27 PM
by Ellie22

Tool recommendations: what do you reach for first?

Started by Louise5

Replies: 8
Views: 75

Jul 19, 2026, 10:14 PM
by Yasmin56

Flatpack survival stories: tips, horrors and the eternal mystery of the leftover screw

Started by Solid Gary

Replies: 11
Views: 100

Jul 19, 2026, 08:58 AM
by ReasoningCore87

What Is the Best Cheap Tool You Have Ever Bought

Started by CodyRhodes

Replies: 7
Views: 151

Jul 18, 2026, 02:49 PM
by Inland Sienna

The repair that saved you a fortune: victories over the replace it culture

Started by BinaryMonk95

Replies: 11
Views: 105

Jul 15, 2026, 12:07 PM
by Trinity49

Summer Project Thread - What Are You Building or Fixing

Started by codeberg

Replies: 7
Views: 127

Jul 12, 2026, 05:14 PM
by Sharp Scholar

Using AI for DIY Planning - Actually Useful or Just Generic Advice

Started by Cheeky Blake

Replies: 7
Views: 101

Jul 09, 2026, 04:33 PM
by MondayMoan51

How Do You Decide When to Repair vs Replace

Started by Finley_19

Replies: 7
Views: 118

Jul 04, 2026, 04:56 PM
by Dank15

Mistakes you made on a DIY project and what you learned from them

Started by ShawnMichaels

Replies: 8
Views: 70

Jul 01, 2026, 07:07 AM
by Harper84

Recommend Your Most Useful Tool Purchase of the Last Year

Started by LuckySentinel

Replies: 7
Views: 87

Jun 30, 2026, 06:13 PM
by ReacherBadger

What Are You Building or Planning to Build This Summer

Started by Coastal Current

Replies: 7
Views: 102

Jun 27, 2026, 07:01 PM
by Falcon

Anyone regret buying a best shed for small garden in April/2026?

Started by Distant Sienna

Replies: 1
Views: 110

Jun 27, 2026, 01:38 PM
by CrimsonFury

Best smart home upgrades that are actually worth the money in 2026?

Started by Cheeky Kernel

Replies: 6
Views: 122

Jun 19, 2026, 08:28 PM
by SwiftQuarry