How to Do Everything Yourself

It's called a water smoker. And while you're off having fun, it will slow-cook the best chicken, ribs, and fish you've ever had.

Spring is the ideal time to collect maple sap and boil it down to syrup. When COVID-19 hit, writer and photographer Andy Cochrane paused his travels around the country and headed home just in time to help his parents with their annual maple-syrup operation in northern Minnesota. Here's how they did it.

Kimchi, kombucha, and pickled veggies all have one thing in common: good-for-you bacteria

In and around San Francisco, locavores are scouring their neighborhoods for edible ingredients. And you can, too.

And four things you should definitely not use it for

You probably have more mixers on hand than you realize

We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades

Be prepared for every obstacle, and save a ton of money by making your own equipment and learning how to fix your stuff when it breaks in the backcountry

Make your favorite pieces last longer with these quick stitches

Never use a dull knife again

The first rule of cast iron? Relax.

It beats the pants off duct tape in so many ways

Pitching a tent, healing a wound, and finding your way are about the most important things you can learn how to do. They're also the easiest.

Bomber tie-downs and secure hitches to have in your repertoire

It will serve you well when things go wrong

What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own

From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly

Our savvy, Norwegian-folk-school-trained writer shows you how to craft your own skijoring belts and mid layers

Ever fantasized about building a restful escape, with your bare hands, in some untrammeled back of beyond—and it all coming together just as you'd planned? Moron.

Making your favorite tree or flower reproduce itself is easier than you think

Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy

You could order a premade kit. Or you could get crafty and build your own hot box.