British supermarket cracks down on glitter
It might be pretty, but it's just another toxic microplastic.
Celebrate the trees with the Leaf Stack Challenge
Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts.
6 ways to use old ribbon or paper to make pretty gift bows
Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?
How to make all-natural Easter egg dyes
Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen?
10 stylish and sustainable ways to wrap gifts
Give virgin paper and plastic bows the heave-ho-ho-ho with these chic and earth-friendly alternatives -- several costing nothing at all!
10 DIY gifts you can make in under an hour
From funky fork bracelets to bath bombs and sweater sleeve coffee warmers, we've got your quick DIY gifts covered.
Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques
Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.
15 ways to repurpose old sweaters
Who says you have to say goodbye to a favorite old sweater? Breathe new life into it with these fun, creative, DIY projects.
8 things to do with bored kids
From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.
25 new uses for old jars
If you have a jumble of jars that need jobs, consider calling them into service for any of these tasks.
The top ten culture posts from 2014.
An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing!
CustomMade is an electronic matchmaker for customers with an idea and craftspeople with the skills
This is how the internet is supposed to work.
Don’t stop knitting! It keeps you healthy.
Who knew that knitting could have such a positive impact on our physical and mental health?
Knit 52 kinds of mushrooms in glowing colours
If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.
"Why bother knitting a scarf?"
Because there's far more to it than meets the eye. Here's why I knit.
How to DIY a washing machine into a chair
In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture.
Hurry! 4 Days left in the Instructables Green Design Contest
There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!
How to make a building using bottles
You've seen the photos of homes made from old bottles, but did you ever think you could make your own? You can, and here's how.
Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes
Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails.
A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music
This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.
Just What We Needed Dept.: The Laptop Compubody Sock
Because sometimes you need a little private time with your laptop.
11 Clever Mason Jar Hacks and Mods
From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby.
Wow: Vividly Colored Wood Flooring Is Made by Hand (Video)
Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.
Green Gift Guide: The DIY'er
Get the creative juices flowing with a maple sugaring or chalkboard paint kit, a cheese cookbook, a knitting set, the best multi-purpose scissors, and more.
Artist sculpts beautifully haunted dolls from natural materials
Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.
American Zoos Going 'EEK-o-friendly' for a Green Halloween
Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween
El Nebot del Persianer, a Project by Salva Nadal to Save the Spanish Sunblinds from Disappearing
Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.
Nothing New 2020: I'm embarking on a year of secondhand purchases
The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.
Notes from a snowstorm
It's only mid-November and winter has arrived with a vengeance. How do I stay sane?
IKEA and H&M analyze the content of recycled fabrics
It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused.
Is renting clothes greener than buying them?
Sustainable fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isn't convinced.
Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween?
Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.
The dirt on rammed earth
What Is Rammed Earth Construction? Here's a look at the characteristics, uses, pros and cons.
15 wonderful things that your library has to offer
There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources.
4 lighthouses the government is giving away for free
The Federal Government no longer wants these obsolete lighthouses in the Florida Keys – so they're giving them away.
Have we reached Peak Storage?
There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.
Live in this charming seaweed house on a Danish island
On the market for $416K, this beautifully restored historic cottage comes complete with a roof traditionally crafted of local seaweed.
This geodesic dome greenhouse project & chicken coop cost $475 to build
Thanks to careful scrounging and salvaging, a Danish design student was able to cheaply build a "self-sufficient" dome for use as a greenhouse.
Tiny flat-packed off-grid homes aim to be bridge between renting and owning
The Big World Homes project aims to be a new model of affordable housing, and its modular mobile design could make it a good fit for 'pop-up' communities on unused land.
Pre-fab tiny house prototype costs $1200, can be built in 3 hours
Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.
This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles
Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.
Couple builds tiny house on wheels for $30K to free up money and time for travel
When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.
Can TWIN elevators make buildings more energy efficient?
Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.
Building an old-school green house from local materials with traditional tools (video)
If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.
This company turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico
EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.
How to build an earthbag home for $11.50 per square foot
Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.
Meet the Earthship film examines off-grid living in a unique Taos community
The Earthship movement is more than just a bunch of dirty hippies living in a Mad Max-esque compound in the high desert of the American Southwest, as this short film illustrates.
Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds
Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.
Glass paint can cool down metal roofs
For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better.
Collaborative Tiny House Project is creating a tiny house building program for schools
This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."