If you live in an area where free, over-the-air HD channels are plentiful, a good antenna can make cutting the cable worthwhile. You can buy them, but building an antenna can show you what's available ...

Not to ‘geek up’ the site or anything, but check out this DIY HDTV antenna. We can’t vouch for the strength of it, but what do you have to lose? It’s not like there is anything on TV these days nor ...

We've shown you good looking DIY HD antennas and not so good looking ones, but this one, made from a simple disposable pie plate you can get at any grocery store, might look the worst. Even so, it ...

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We can’t wait to give this one a try. We’ve got a DIY HDTV antenna hanging out in the attic which was made from some scrap wood and eight metal coat hangers. It works great but it’s pretty ugly and ...

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Who knew that a strand of coaxial cable could be so useful on its own? While we usually use these plain-looking wires to connect equipment like modems and cable boxes, you can actually make your own ...

TL;DR - How do I get great broadcast HDTV reception without a giant ugly rooftop antenna? I used to live in a condo, on top of a hill, within 10 miles of a cluster of stations. I could point my indoor ...

Which HDTV antenna is best? HDTV antennas have improved significantly since their inception, evidenced by the incredible picture qualities many users now garner from the hardware. Still, choosing the ...

Outdoor antennas are also relatively easy to install, says Brendan Anderson, founder of Brix Systems Roofing in Kalispell, Montana. “ [Installing an outdoor antenna] can be a DIY project if it’s a ...