Steve Martino is arguably one of the most exciting (IMO) landscape designers currently working. Even though he works in a climate that's nearly the polar opposite of mine (Arizona — and I am in New England), he is on my shortlist of colleagues that I study for inspiration and ideas. This project makes me want to pick up and move southwest — to a deserted grocery store. More

Last night at our Design Evening in NYC, Maxwell screened this short film for the attendees and we're happy to share it with you now. More

After learning about the substantial wood waste created from the manufacturing of wooden furniture, London based designers Marjan Van Aubel and Jamie Shaw teamed up with the American Hardwood Export Council and Benchmark Furniture to research the development of a new material made from wood chips. The result: the Well Proven Chair. More

Brooke, from the home décor blog Inside-Out Design, started with this run-of-the-mill old coffee table, and with some ingenuity and a lot of handiwork, she and her husband transformed it into a one-of-a-kind hand-tufted ottoman. More

Just like more and more people are choosing to drive hybrid or electric cars, there's also a movement towards exploring solar-powered tech. It's eco-friendly and often wireless, which is a win-win situation for me. Here are five of the most interesting solar-powered devices I've come across recently. More

Last week I looked at refillable glass bottles so this week it's all about water filters. Brita may be the first name that comes to mind when you think of water filters and pitchers but there are other options out there, including a few with recycling options... 

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Drew Waters has a goal of seeing a chicken coop in every back yard. To make that happen, Drew has introduced a flat pack coop with the urban chicken farmer in mind. As part of our Meet the Maker series, Drew answers questions about his inspiration, his background and the one item he wishes he had designed...

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When using appliances like washing machines and dishwashers - putting soap in and taking clean things out - one can sometimes forget that the appliance itself needs a good cleaning now and then. And boy, did my top-loading workhorse need it. To tell you how much, I'll just say two words: Cloth. Diapers. More

Commercial air fresheners leave much to be desired — they're usually laden with chemicals and often have a cloying scent. With these DIY ones, you can customize the scent, use only natural ingredients, and make the packaging as pretty as you want. More

If you're about to start your spring cleaning soon, here's a fun project for all those old sheets that may be buried deep in the back of your closet. Instead of tossing them out or giving them away, upcycle them to use in a different part of your home! More