In my opinion, worn-in sheets are one of the world's most perfect substances. Everything should be made out of worn-in sheets, and they should never be allowed to go to waste. Artist Tom Scott shreds old sheets and knits them into pillowcases, and I think you should, too. More

There's just something about driftwood and succulents that go hand in hand together. For me, it's the rustic charm and muted tones of the driftwood that allow the colors, shape and texture of succulents to really shine. Far Out Flora, one of my favorite gardening blogs, captured the beauty of this juxtaposition on the streets of San Francisco. More

I don't know if I'd call Samimy's conversion of a non-functioning internal hard drive into a cell phone/flash drive charger desk dock an easy project, but it's surely an impressive feat of DIY reuse. The results are very steampunk (video below)... More

Milk may do a body good, but it doesn't do recycling any good. The Tetra Pak and other similar gable-top cartons that your milk and juice come in are coated with polyethylene, so most curbside recycling programs won't take them. But ReWall Company wants more of them.

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Think that because you don't own, you have no control over your home's energy use? Not true! Here's our ultimate guide; full of links to quick, easy and yes, even inexpensive, ways to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your bills (your landlord will thank you!). More

Have you ever come across a vintage piece at a thrift store or yard sale and loved the look of it but wondered what in the world you would ever use it for? Take a cue from this sweet dessert display on a vintage sewing machine table! More

Architects' own homes are interesting specimens, as they're often just as much about experimentation as they are about style, form, or function. They're perhaps the perfect opportunity to see into the future of home design, as they are where the architects' imagination is allowed to run wild. Case in point is Irish architect Dominic Stevens' own home: More

Ki Nassauer, editor-in-chief of Fleamarket Style magazine and founder of JunkMarket, a monthly sale of vintage and repurposed finds, knows a diamond in the rough when she sees it. This has earned her the nickname "The Martha Stewart of Junk." More

With today's culinary shift away from refined sugars, more and more products are popping up that are sweetened naturally with honey. In that spirit, avocational beekeeping has increased in popularity. But for the timid amongst us who love the idea of bringing the apiarist spirit into our homes but without the bites, Steidlewave's Cedar Strip Beehive is an impressive, eco-friendly piece that works beautifully as side table. More

Since I arrived in Mexico City a couple months ago, I have observed many new and old homes with strange contraptions on the roof. At first I thought they were skylights, but then I realized that they are in fact solar water heaters. This seemed like a great idea, especially for places that get a lot of sun. Not only are they economical, but they also help to save resources. After doing a little research, I learned that heating water is the second largest energy consumer in the average American home, so a more efficient system would mean great savings in energy costs.
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