And that's not a bad thing.

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.

We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week.

Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior.

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?

It's Loyalty Day in America, but International Workers Day in much of the world. That's what we should celebrating right now.

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

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

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

Apparently, policy is more important than place.

Supple and glowing is preferable to chapped and flaky.

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!

I finally stumbled upon wabi-sabi. But somehow I have always known it.

73% of chocolate comes from Africa, and much of it is worked by children, virtually in a state of slavery

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.

The creation of a summer pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery is an annual tradition; and this year it's weird.

What could be lovelier than a butterfly; even when it is made out of a can of beer.

Bees, ivory poaching, and war are amongst the themes portrayed in this year's shortlist.

Usually the Serpentine commissions one architect to create a building: this year it's five.

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.

It's an ingenious design that means you'll never have to choose between the two again.

No one will ever know that you're packing a healthy, homemade lunch.

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.

Or is it actually good for you?

Here's a handy calculator to figure it out, so that you don't have to fill the entire pickup truck with it.

More people die from COVID-19 when they live with polluted air. Can we learn from this crisis and clean it up?

Using light to transmit data is faster and more secure; it's a bright idea.

Stand out of the line of fire of smoky fumes. Sure, that's the first defense. But what about the dangers of grilled dogs, ribs, and salmon? I've long heard

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.

BioLite refers to its latest product as a "major tune-up" for outdoor fires, boasting that it burns more efficiently and puts out less smoke, while still offering a great view of the fire.

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

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Presenting The Great Carol Comeback.

Northwestern Mutual Honors Moms of Childhood Cancer Patients this Mother’s Day

A supercell thunderstorm in Argentina delivered shockingly huge hailstones to the heavily populated city of Villa Carlos Paz.

Be Prepared! Protect your home from sudden heating repairs with a home warranty from AHS this winter. Home warranties help homeowners control repair or replacement costs during a break down.

Enjoy the Road This Winter with Helpful Tips

Breathe better this winter with ‘My Breathefree App’

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Northwestern Mutual Honors Moms of Childhood Cancer Patients this Mother’s Day

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Introducing the new Pivotal Living Smart Scale, which tracks five key metrics including Weight, Lean Body Mass, Body Fat Percentage, Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Body Mass Index (BMI).