What a Gem

What a Gem: How to Pick Environmentally Friendly Engagement Rings

Pick An Environmentally Friendly Engagement Ring Dig for a diamond that gives back with this guide to the world’s most ecologically responsible gems. It’s the moment you’ve always dreamed of—time to … [Read more]

DIY Desk

DIY Desk: Do Away with the Chair and Get Standing

Do Away with the Chair and Get Standing “I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it, and one is the feeling that I haven't just been sitting on my ass all a … [Read more]

E-waste on the Rise

E-waste on the Rise Infographic

Tackling the Electronic Waste Problem Last year, the world produced nearly 54 million tons of electrical and electronic products, but only a fraction of it was reused, refurbished, or recycled. With … [Read more]

Sunken Treasure

Sunken Treasure: Underwater Timber Stands the Test of Time

Underwater Timber Stands the Test of Time When people think of timber harvest, Paul Bunyon in SCUBA gear is not the first image that comes to mind. However, in recent years, some companies have … [Read more]

DIY Playgrounds

DIY Playgrounds: A Healthier Way to Take the Structure Out of Play

A Healthier Way to Take the Structure Out of Play Back in the day, it seemed like the biggest hazard on a playground was a metal slide on a hot summer day. But as it turns out, many conventional … [Read more]

Hunkering Down in a Yurt

Hunkering Down in a Yurt: Down-Sized Living in a Modern Age

Down-Sized Living in a Modern Age In the summer of 1999 I suddenly found myself without a job or home. With a partner and newborn—and plenty of crazy ideas common to twenty-somethings—I decided to bui … [Read more]

Greenhouse Dreams

Greenhouse Dreams: Peppers in December

Peppers in December A home garden greenhouse may seem like a daunting item on a gardener's wish list. It comes in the form of a pipe dream or is shuffled into the "one of these days" … [Read more]

Put Down the Plastic

How to Move Away from Plastic Dependency Infographic

How to Move Away from Plastic Dependency Since plastics were first introduced to the U.S. during the mid-late 19th century, we’ve been dependent on the material for it’s versatility, convenience, and … [Read more]

The Power of Printing

The Power of Printing: 3D Printing Technology for the Modern Crafts Movement

3D Printing for the Modern Crafts Movement In the 1980s, most tech geeks were still busting their brains over how to develop personal computers and entertainment consoles for the masses. Little did … [Read more]