• Make your own eco-friendly cleaning products

  Instead of cluttering your house with harmful household cleansers, use these ten tips to make your... more

• A better bathroom on a budget Photo

  Looking to upgrade a dated or dingy bathroom on a budget? more

• Make a newspaper pot Photos

  Seed-starting pots you make from newsprint are practically free. Because they break down quickly,... more

• DIY: Seeding lawn takes time, but it's worth it

  Seeding a lawn takes time, but it's considerably less expensive than laying sod. It's a good... more

• Weekend wasters struggle with DIY home-repair jobs Photo

  When her husband decided to fix a leaky pipe in the bathroom in their West Hills home, Ethel Brook,... more

• Home repair 101

  Contractors have a name for those homeowners who dive into major home-improvement projects without... more

• DIY: Safety valve kit provides washing machine leak protection

  When our neighbor had a near-flood, it got our attention. more

• DIY: Install solid shelving

  Keeping closets orderly and uncluttered is an ongoing challenge, even for those of us who are... more

Kids' Craft Projects

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  Felted fun: Cool crafts that show off the versatile material Photo

  Store-bought felt has long been a craft-closet staple, and no wonder: it's soft, sturdy, and... more

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  Craft idea catches creepy crawlers Photo

  Bug watching is a fun way to get in touch with nature, but if touching them isn't your idea of fun,... more

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  Three things to do with tubes Photo

  1. Send one into overdrive more

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  Earth Day craft for all to enjoy Photo

  Earth Day celebrates 40 years this year on April 22. Get ready and show you care with an eco-... more