Think ahead to ensure that you're getting local foods for as much of the year as you can.

Fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost a fortune.

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!

New concept teams local products with local schools for marketing programs that make sense.

Use a potato instead of non-stick cooking spray on your grill.

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.

Commercially made cat trees can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can save money and make your kitty happy with DIY feline furniture.

Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.

'The New Cocktail Hour' will turn anyone into a home mixologist.

There are tricks to properly cleaning a cast iron skillet without ruining its seasoning. This infographic offers several.

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.

For Japanese artist Baku Maeda, honoring the natural world means whipping out some scissors and cutting plants up into pixel-like square bits.

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.

Is speculoos a cookie? Is it a spread? And what do you do with it?

Plenty of us relax while watching DIY videos of other people crafting and creating — even if we have no intention of ever making the item.

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space.

There aren't many ways to get rid of crabgrass, but here are some ways you can naturally keep it from overtaking your yard.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.

Have too little time to hit the gym — or too few bucks to join one? Here, then, is some guidance on how to build muscle without the gym.

Castile soap can be used to clean a variety of things, including you, your dog and your vegetables.

To shuck an oyster, you need the right tools, a little patience and a lot of muscle. But a few sips of Chablis won't hurt either.

With a simple glass container and the right plants, you can bring a self-sustaining terrarium to your home.

Tray gardens are an easy and attractive way to bring succulents indoors. Here's a guide for making your own succulent tray garden.

Here are tips on how to prevent and get rid of rats in and around your home.

New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins.

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.

Even an amateur can pull off these impressive, cheerful napkin folds with paper or cloth napkins.

They may seem like a modern oddity, but arachnid decorations on Christmas trees are actually inspired by an old Ukrainian legend.

Joseph Ford creates optical illusions with handmade knitted sweaters against real-life backdrops.

A toast to the guy who turned supermarket grape juice into wine and won the Internet.

Studies show that complex and creative activities like knitting, cake decorating or crossword puzzles can create a non-medicinal, feel-good high.

Anyone can create beautiful patterns on Easter eggs with these simple tricks.

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.

Why buy your laundry pods when it's so easy to make your own version?

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.

You can hang, press and even microwave a variety of flowers and keep them for years.

Hanging a birdhouse means considering not only the birds but also the tree. Here's how to protect your trees and your feathered friends.

Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.

You can't eat rhubarb leaves because they're high in oxalic acid, but they're still useful. Here's what to do with them.

It's more than just cured meat.

Leave the premixed red stuff at the store. Here's a homemade nectar recipe that will keep the hummingbirds in your yard well-fed and happy.

The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Most people think their trash is history once it gets to the landfill.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Fish is an important part of a healthy diet, but the levels of mercury found in some fish could be danger to your health.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Making sure your home keeps the heat in during the winter months is vital to keeping electricity cost down.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: NEV's are a great way to get around without emissions.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Vegetables aren't the only thing green in the kitchen.