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" ...

Don't dig trenches or bury wire to get outdoor lighting that brightens up pathways. With mason jars and solar power, it's easy to create DIY portable lights that look great and require very little ...

[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 ...

If you're interested in trying out more decorative lighting in your yard, check out these hanging Mason jar solar lights that offer a modern farmhouse feel. Each jar is filled with a handful of small ...

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, ...

Mason jars have literally hundreds of uses around the house. Here are 10 you may not have heard of yet. Taylor Martin has covered technology online for over six years. He has reviewed smartphones for ...