Add character to your back patio or yard with the Firefly Solar LED Mason Jar, available through World Market. Not meant for catching fireflies, but for providing soft light in the evening, the Mason ...

[Michael Mogenson] built Firefly Jar – a simple circuit to light up flickering LEDs inside a standard Mason Jar, to give away to friends and family for the holidays. Given it’s simplicity and ...

Megan Treacy is a writer from Austin, TX. A former editor at EcoGeek, she worked as a technology columnist for Treehugger from 2012 to 2018. Bargain solar lights are either: • Larger than the 2.25" ...

Create magical, glowing “solar fireflies” with just mason jars and LED string lights! This simple DIY project brings cozy, whimsical lighting to your indoor or outdoor spaces—perfect for summer nights ...

Whether or not you're a canner, mason jars tend to pile up in kitchen cupboards. This idea repurposes them in a way that's ...

On hot summer nights when you want to spend as much time outside as possible, light up your yard with solar lights. Mix and match different types of lights to create a garden, backyard or deck that’s ...

In a software-driven world, it's easy to forget about the nuts and bolts. Whether it's cars, robots, personal gadgetry or industrial machines, Candace Lombardi examines the moving parts that keep our ...

Is there anything that Mason jars can't do? I've been seeing Mason jars used as lampshades and lumieres all over the blog-o-sphere. Mason jars make excellent sconce shades: They are sturdy, ...