6 Best Articles on DIY
The most useful articles on DIY from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 DIY Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on DIY by Refind users in 2023.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on DIY—all under 10 minutes.
How DIY technologies are democratizing science
Open science and 3D printing are making it easier than ever for researchers to embrace do-it-yourself lab tools.
You need to try these DIY light fixtures on TikTok
If you’re looking for a way to quickly update your space without breaking the bank, try these DIY light fixture tutorials from TikTok
How a Space Engineer Made Her Own Rotary Cell Phone
The funky DIY device is a creative way for Justine Haupt to eschew the always-on lifestyle.
The DIY Tinkerers Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence
The age of homebrew AI may not be all sweetness and light. Nor will it be all darkness and porn. Meet some of the pioneers showing what happens when the masses can teach computers new tricks.
Anarchist Collective Shares Instructions to Make DIY Abortion Pills
DIY medicine collectives are preparing for the horrifying prospect that Roe v. Wade will be overturned.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on DIY.
Meet the Anarchists Making Their Own Medicine
The Four Thieves Vinegar Collective is a network of tech-fueled anarchists taking on Big Pharma with DIY medicines.
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