No matter how you feel about the taste of Peeps, there’s no denying that they make for super sweet Easter crafts. Few people love Peeps so much that they want to devour them fresh, stale and in enormous quantities. Yes, I’m one of those people. But for the rest of you, I rounded...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Storage & Organization , Essential Skills , Know-How There are so many ways to go green for Earth Day. But that includes a lot of things that eco-skeptics can whine about. In our new series, we ask experts to weigh in on the most annoying, hotly debated...

Filed under: Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations Yes, dinner and a movie is fun. But if you’re looking to impress a true DIY-er, try one of these crafty date ideas. Crafty dates: Popular then, popular now. Photo: Rosseforp, Age Fotostock Whether you’re trying to plan a super original first...

Filed under: Exteriors & Facades , Essential Skills , Know-How , Outdoors Before you list your home, try these renovation tips so you can up the asking price! Check out this piece from our partners at Fox News Home & Garden ! Want to increase your home’s value? Try landscaping. Photo:...

Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks , Outdoors There’s no need to hide your sawhorse when it looks this good. Get the step-by-step on how to build this beauty in your backyard. Check out this story from our friends at Charles & Hudson . Their project was a finalist in the ReadyMade 100...

Filed under: kids , art , Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations Speckled eggs, marbled eggs, dyed eggs….tired of the same old Easter crafts? We gathered projects with only one requirement: No eggs. We know, Easter wouldn’t be the same without colorful eggs. But how many different ways can you...

Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks , Essential Skills , Know-How , Outdoors Before you renovate your patio, make sure you know all the flooring options. From stone to brick, these five materials are sturdy and great looking — but only you know which one is the perfect fit for your yard....

Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks , Outdoors Looking for reasons to grow your own veggies? Not only will you save money at the grocery store but you’ll feel an extra sense of pride in your salads. Here’s how to get started. Photo: Flickr.com During both World Wars, Americans were...

Filed under: Essential Skills , Know-How They might look like your average cleaning tool but you should trust the name here: These cleaning blocks are kind of magic. Magic erasers can clean almost everything! Photo: Pyrex Love From Mr. Clean’s original “magic eraser” to the generic...

Filed under: Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations Don’t want to shell out for a dog bed? Turn an old nightstand into sleeping quarters for your sweet pet. Sweet Lucy in her new bed. Photo: Ramshackle Glam. I inherited a bunch of my grandmother’s old furniture, but over the years (and several...