Not every project has to cost an arm and a leg.

Lasers are some of the coolest devices around. We can use them to cut things, create laser light shows, and also as a rangefinder.[Ignas] wrote in to tell us about [Berryjam’s] AMAZING write-up on ...

U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski asks a question of Beth Gober-Mangan from Schott glass technologies about a fluorometer. The machine will be used in laser research, for which Schott has received federal ...

Early in my career, while working at a design-build mechanical contractor, one of my first tasks was to survey a small office building’s existing HVAC system. I headed to the job site with a laser ...

A laser level casts a straight line, leaving your hands free to do work. An easy way to align mirror clips is in the shape of a peace sign. Put away your tape measure and let the level be your guide.

I can't wait until Sunday. We have two large corned beefs sitting in the fridge, waiting for my wife's world famous corned beef and cabbage. While I'm not Irish, I did marry a nice Irish girl. I like ...

It’s true — you really can find anything (except maybe LEGO) in thrift stores. When [thecowgoesmoo] picked up a Mr. Christmas Symphonium music box one day, they knew they wanted to make it play more ...

If you’ve ever tried to install cabinets or mount a mirror, you know how quickly things can drift out of alignment. Traditional levels are fine for quick checks, but when accuracy really matters—and ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...