Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.

Why should Fox News have all the fun?

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

Pot-grown trees are a nice idea. Especially if someone else looks after them.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

Juniper is an invasive species that's tough to work with.

We are definitely not going back to the way we were.

Why now, more than ever, all new building should be Passive House.

Looking at how one firm, Bergmeyer, is returning to work raises some questions.

Especially when civility is in tatters, why do we feel the need to judge little things that bring others joy?

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

Why design fancy cups that work like disposables? Just sit down and smell the coffee.

Talk about creative and adaptive reuse!

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?

The Washington Post has proposed the worst idea I've heard in a while.

Most wild coffee species are at risk for extinction.

This curious concoction has been engineered to have all of coffee's fabulous flavor, minus the bitterness.

That's what they are doing in Berkeley, and it will spread.

This could be the key to getting people to carry reusable mugs each day.

No more than six cups, new research says.

Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight.

A curious Norwegian initiative is connecting people in coffee shops who want to chat.

There is more money in it for the Convenience Industrial Complex.

But you'd better return it within 5 days or else you'll get fined.

Reusable mugs aren't everything.

Realizing that recycling isn't working, the chain will be eliminating single-use cups and coffee bags.

But some thoughts on why they should...

Single-use cups don't need more sorting. They need to be eliminated.

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.

If you're wondering why Congress has yet to tackle this global crisis despite overwhelming scientific consensus and ballooning costs of inaction, Think Progress maps which members of Congress deny the realities of global warming.

Steve Horn reports that in addition to expediting the southern leg, Executive Order 13604 also led to the expediting of 48 other oil pipeline projects.

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.

We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable.

In London: get rid of cars. In New York: get rid of people.

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."

Why can't we do this in North America?

Transportation has a much bigger impact on urban design than we think.