Man Spends 27 Years and £1million DIY-ing a Yacht For His Dream To Sail The World
I’ve spent 27 years and £1million building a giant 72ft ship in my garden and my neighbors think I’m crazy.
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Man Stores Rainwater Since 1976 and Has 6,000 Liters to Get Through Drought
Peter Harden has kept right on hosing worry-free. That's because he's been storing rainwater in large catch thanks for almost 50 years
Couple Quit Jobs to Travel the World in Van They Renovated and Transformed for 25K - LOOK
Together, they dumped their 9 to 5s, bought a 17-seater Ford Transit, and shelled out 25k turning it into a mobile home.
Baling Water: These Young Farmers Built a DIY Swimming Pool With Hay Bales to Beat the Heatwave
They used baling wrap to hold the hay together, and a tipper truck to dump dozer-loads of water into the swimming pool.
Lebanese Man Builds Wind Turbine from Recycled Plastic-Producing Electricity for his Family and Neighbors
25-year-old Mohamad Sabsabi used old water drums and a cart wheel to build a wind turbine for when the sun isn't shining in north Lebanon.
California Passes Right-to-Repair Act Guaranteeing Seven Years of Parts for Your Phone
California, the seat of so much of American technological hardware and software, the third state in the union to pass right-to-repair laws.
Man Used 80 Discarded Vape Batteries to Power an Electric Scooter Proving the Importance of E-Waste
A clever graduate has used 80 discarded vape batteries to power his e-scooter—and to make a point about waste.
Aussie Man Invents Weapon in War Against Invasive Asparagus Fern-The 'Asparagus Assassin'
The assassin is used to tunnel down to the crown of the roots, encircle it, and then saw away all the connecting roots.
64% of U.S. Homeowners Are Willing to Attempt Home Renovations on Their Own-But are Intimidated in Two Areas
86% of American homeowners are inspired by watching home renovation shows, enough to make their own DIY changes at homes.
Couple Converts 40-Foot School Bus into Gorgeous Home for Working and Travel-LOOK INSIDE
So far, the Scherrers have taken their skoolie to Alaska, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado, and are living with much more freedom.
'Best Boyfriend Ever' Fills Anniversary Gift - a Prescription of 'Love Pills'- With Tiny Notes
Riley Rankin came up with a DIY anniversary gift for his girlfriend to relieve her pain-an empty pill bottle with a love prescription inside each capsule.
How to Make a Paper Airplane That Can Set a World Record - From the Man Whose Name is in the Guinness Book
In this Great Big Story video, master of paper aircrafts John Collins shows you how to fold three of the best paper air planes.
Need Some Inspiration to Follow Your Dreams? Meet the Man Who Spent 8 Years Building His Own Spacesuit
Although it took countless failures, Cameron Smith never gave up on his mission to build his own spacesuit—and his efforts finally paid off.
Man Who Grew Up Without a Dad Supports Youth With 'Dad, How Do I?' YouTube Channel
Rob Kenney who grew up without a father started a youtube channel called Dad, How Do I? to help youth who have no one to teach them life skills.
Man Discovers New Calling After Building Incredible Video Arcade for His Son During Lockdown
Since Steve Addison successfully built his two-person arcade system, he has been commissioned by several of his friends to make more.
New Study Finds Best Material for Homemade Face Masks May Be Two Fabrics Combined
The ACS study found that tightly woven cotton sheets combined with two layers of chiffon or silk filtered out the most aerosol particles—between 80-99%.
Fed Up by Complex Waste Rules, Couple Built Their Own Free 'Recycling Center' in Their Driveway
Since the couple built their little DIY recycling station last month, they have saved almost 2,000 pounds of waste from ending up in a landfill.
7 Ways to Keep Your Yard Healthy in the Summer Without Wasting Water
These tips can save you time, and keep your yard healthy, so you don't spend so many hours away from summer fun.
Here's Why You Should Start Washing Your Clothes in Cold Water
Cold water isn't just better for your clothes and wallet – it's also way better for the environment.
People Would Rather Give-and Receive-Handmade or Heartfelt Gifts Rather Than Something From a Store
The majority of 2,000 survey participants agreed that giving-and receiving-handmade or heartfelt gifts was far better than store-bought presents.
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