Make a Solar Powered Stove Out of an Umbrella and Tin Foil

Ever wanted to cook yourself a meal using little more than an umbrella, some foil, and sunlight? Of course you have. And with this easy-to-make DIY project, you'll be bringing water to boil with the aid of your umbrella in no time.

Solar cooking is a good way to get acquainted, firsthand, with the potential solar power holds—and it's a neat demonstration of what we can accomplish when we pull ourselves out of our comfort zones. And while we've already covered cooking with your car shade, this one's an equally cool project. Which is better? Hard to say—perhaps a solar oven deathmatch is in order.

But for now, gear up, and get ready to make a stove out of your umbrella.