Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful?

Airtight containers are great tools to preserve dry foods and keep bugs out, but they have some downsides. They need to be washed and dried carefully to prevent mold, and the process of transferring ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

RECYCLING does more than just help the environment – reusing household items is a good way to save money and boost your budget. DIY experts said that keeping packaging from common grocery items is a ...

Start vegetable container gardening for beginners with these DIY garden container ideas. Container gardening can be much easier to maintain than a conventional garden and thrives in almost any spot ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Time to make it all happen outdoors. Shopping and planting have been our focus since Mother’s Day weekend — sort of. The seesaw spring weather has kept us reacting to what just happened, including ...