Do It Yourself

Etsy Gives Fashion Hobbyists Full-Time Jobs

Posted 12.17.2009 | Style


Since its launch in 2005, Etsy has given crafty do-it-yourselfers a place to sell their handmade items...and some users have turned their hobbies into...

Decorating With Antiques This Holiday Season

Reyne Haines | Posted 12.15.2009 | Style


Reyne Haines

There is actually more to the history of Christmas ornaments than how you acquired them; that is, how they came to hang on a tree and where they originated.

Christmas Gifts 2009: Do It Yourself! (PHOTOS)

ThienVinh Nguyen | Posted 12.14.2009 | Green


With the holidays approaching, what better way to show that you care than with do-it-yourself gifts? These featured gifts are environmentally-friendl...

Do-It-Yourself Solar Power Hits Stores

AP | CHRIS KAHN | Posted 12.10.2009 | Green


NEW YORK — Solar technology is going where it has never gone before: onto the shelves at retail stores where do-it-yourselfers can now plunk a p...

Economy Got You Down? DIY Therapy Is Here

Jenny Block | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Jenny Block

I have never been in therapy. The thought led me to the bookstore to peruse the self-help aisle and low and behold there it was, just released, Get a Grip. Could I be my own therapist?

Trash Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Bill Chameides | Posted 10.21.2009 | Green


Bill Chameides

Looking to lower your impact on the planet? Look no further than your trash bin. We Americans produce a lot of trash -- by some estimates about 250 million tons of the stuff per year.

45 Food Essentials You Can Make Yourself (But Never Thought You Could)

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 10.16.2009 | Green


There are many food items that people regularly buy that they could make at home; healthier, cheaper, and tastier. In days past people did not run to ...

A Spice You Can Find In Your Backyard Or City Park

The Atlantic Food Channel | By Daniel Fromson | Posted 10.16.2009 | Green


"Spicebush" sounds like something dreamed up by Dr. Seuss. In fact, the plant is a striking shrub that grows about ten feet tall, with glossy emerald ...

DIY: 7 Great Weekend Solar Power Projects

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 07.26.2009 | Green


Looking for a fun project to take on this weekend? Looking to improve your skills with solar? We have some suggestions to accomplish both of these to-...

Do-It-Yourself Ideas for United We Serve

Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


Jonathan Daniel Harris

Okay, so we've established that President Obama wants us to serve. But, exactly what are you supposed to do? Here are several ideas that you can do to get started in your community.

Reality Checklist for Aspiring Home Improvers

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 05.04.2009 | Comedy


Jeffrey Shaffer

Grab a pencil, complete the information below, pull on some work clothes, be sure your insurance premiums are paid up, and start making some home improvement magic!