The 16 Best Kit Cars: Make Your DIY Automotive Dreams Reality By building a car from the ground up, you’ll get an end result that you are excited to drive. Check out our 16 best DIY… Written by Bryon Dorr May 10, 2024
3-Day $1,000 Campervan Build: You Can Do It Too Yes, it’s possible to build out a van in 3 days for $1,000. Let us show you how. Written by T. Kirby Kahl April 25, 2023
Turn Your MTB Into an E-Bike With This Removable $300 DIY Hack $300 is a lot cheaper than a new e-bike, but implementing this build is going to require a specific set of skills. Written by Andrew Marshall January 11, 2023
Vanspace 3D Software: Design Your Dream Campervan With Ease Campervan buildouts can be tedious and time-consuming. Check out the Vanspace 3D software tool that helps you visualize before you build! Written by GJ Staff December 16, 2022
Van Life on a Budget: 6 DIY Conversions to Spark Your Creativity With a focus on affordability and practicality, here’s a roundup of some of the most inspirational DIY campervan conversions for your van life on a… Written by Joseph Lee October 12, 2022
How to Build a ‘Secret’ Cabin — Guest Starring a Doggo Heat up some hot chocolate and curl up with a furry friend: The latest DIY tutorial for a tiny log cabin will make you cozy. Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2022
Gamer, Van Lifer, Crypto Miner: Live Each One in This Van Do you love gaming on Twitch as much as off-grid living in the wilderness? ‘Cause this van lifer has the build of your dreams. Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022
‘Tree to Board’: Watch Surfer Build a Twin Fin From Maine Cedar Wood shavings never looked so beautiful: Watch this surfer make a board from one of Maine’s ‘magnificent’ cedar trees. Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 2022
MTV Jibs? Tour This Guy’s Self-Built, On-Lake Floating Cabin You’ve heard of building a cabin in the woods — but what about building a cabin floating on a lake? One man is making it… Written by Sam Anderson July 14, 2022
Sonoran Rovers Uses Exquisite Craftsmanship to Build a Defender Overland Camper Keen attention to detail and superior craftsmanship make this Land Rover project one of the most enticing vehicle buildouts we’ve seen. Written by Heather Hendricks June 17, 2022
Retired Firefighter Converts His Ambulance Into a 4×4 Campervan ‘Yabbity brabbity, man!’ Welcome to the most downhome — and arguably most poignant — ambulance conversion vid you’ve seen all year. Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022
A Homemade Jet Bike?! It’s Just as Crazy as It Sounds. Crazy Rocketman looks like Santa Claus — but in flannel and a rocket-fueled sleigh. Watch him blast off on his ‘steampunk’ bike. Written by Sam Anderson May 09, 2022
Vehicle Maintenance Checklist: DIY Projects Anyone Can Do Doing essential maintenance on your car may seem intimidating, but not everything requires advanced mechanical skills. Written by Derek Mau December 21, 2021
‘Overland Under Budget’: Tour This 2001 Tacoma Camper Build Take a video tour of an exceptional, low-budget camper build based around a 2001 Tacoma and get inspiration for your own DIY overland vehicle. Written by Sam Anderson December 08, 2021
DIY: Upgrade Your Van Life With a Lithium Battery We take electricity so much for granted – until the next ice storm knocks out your power, or you miss that Zoom meeting because your… Written by Nick Schoeps November 11, 2021
How to Build a Climbing Wall for Your Kids Buy plywood. Drill 50 holes. Pound in T-nuts. Bolt on holds. Watch your kids crush it. Written by Chelsey Magness September 21, 2021
Do It Yourself: Install a Yakima Roof Rack Without Attachment Points Even if, like me, you have a smooth roof with zero attachment points for a Yakima Roof Rack System, you can DIY. Here’s how it… Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 12, 2021
How to Build a Fire Pit Not everyone has the time and luxury to get out to a campsite every weekend. But learning how to build a fire pit can bring… Written by GJ Staff October 20, 2020
Video: You’ve Been Splitting Firewood All Wrong Try this lesser-known technique to split fire wood safely and efficiently. Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2016
Build-Your-Own Bamboo Bike Kit Want to build a bike with your own hands? Calfee gives you a natural option with the new Bamboo Bike DIY Kit. Written by Sean McCoy February 29, 2016
Log + Drill = Rocket Stove! This looks like a fun DIY experiment for your next camping trip. All you need is a drill, 1″ bit and length of firewood. Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2015
Weekend Project: 10 DIY Bottle Openers It’ll take a few metal-working tools, but these simple bottle openers made from everyday items can inspire some fun weekend creativity. Written by Sean McCoy October 30, 2015
How To Build 100% Natural Tiled Hut We learn something new every time we watch this skilled outdoorsman build from the literal ground up. Written by Sean McCoy September 16, 2015
Skin-On Kayak ‘Kit’ A Graceful Design If you’d like to build a kayak with your own hands, but are slow to go all the way to, this kit could be a… Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2015
Infento: The ‘Erector Set’ Your Child Can Ride Kits let children build their own play vehicles using just a single tool and the product is designed for toddlers to teens. Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2015
Simple Trick To Make Expensive Outdoor Footwear Last Longer For just a few dollars, you can extend the life of your expensive outdoors shoes. Written by Sean McCoy May 28, 2015
Drink Nature: Pine Tree Soda Forget Coke and Sprite. Homemade “pine tree soda” is delicious with ingredients found right outside your door. Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2015
