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Kitchen countertops, entry tables, coffee tables and desks are hot spots for clutter. Much of this mess consists of small everyday items with no obvious place to belong.

With summer here, why not take a look at some of the great free sewing patterns available and make yourself some new items of beachwear including bikinis and summer tops.

For those who buy extra boxes of greeting cards and find spares you don't want to repeat next year, host a swap meet to get rid of clutter.

Children will love this cool robot project, which allows parents or teachers and kids to work together to create a one of a kind sculpture.

If your girls are chanting the "I'm bored" mantra, try a few fun and easy summer activities to entertain them.

Too much clutter can destroy an interior decorating plan but creative storage solutions can enhance it.

Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use.

Cardboard is an inexpensive and readily available material that's perfect for both home and classroom projects that can be made in no time at little and little cost.

Collecting recycled items to use for crafts gives preschoolers and toddlers an endless supply of creative materials, saves money and also helps the environment.

When gardeners reclaim materials for use the vegetable garden, they create an opportunity to talk about environmental awareness.

If you are on a budget, borrow pattern books, use scraps of yarn for interesting projects, and trade needles with fellow knitters.

An easy crocheted belt made from leftover worsted weight and eyelash yarn.

How to use household objects in your paintings, from sponges to toothbrushes and beyond.

What can fabric lovers do to help save the environment?

Not all decorating projects have to break the bank. Use these tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck and create a new look for your home.

Making holiday decorations like this milkweed pod and pinecone ornament for the home is a tradition for most families at this time of year.

Ready to load up the car and start your new life in your dorm room? Here's a list of all the things you're going to need.

Learn how to help Daisy Girl Scouts earn their green petal patch for using resources wisely. Environmental education can supplement any kindergarten curriculum.

Famed naturalist Charles Darwin put the Galapagos Islands on the map when, in 1835, he disembarked from the HMS "Beagle" and spent five weeks studying animal life there.

Show kids how to treasure the earth by making birdfeeders, gift cards and rain sticks from natural materials and recycled objects.

Decorate your Christmas tree in a country style with homemade and natural holiday ornaments, to showcase your welcoming home to your guests.

Easily adapted for a western, fairytale or animal theme, these sock puppets are easy to make and work well for action songs and stories.

Use inexpensive materials that most people have around their home to build a simple yet effective mouse trap.

Do you have a collection that isn't quite right for a shelf or other kind of flat display? Turn this collection into art using a shadow box.

Break out of the Easter egg and bunnies mold. Introduce your children to a fast and fun Easter project that will expand their creative horizons.

Give inexpensive interior decorating gifts that add cheer to a home long after the holiday has passed.

A UK hospital is using hand knitted breasts to help teach young mums about breast feeding. This is an interesting way that knitters can knit for a good cause.

Talking on the phone, working on writing tasks and running errands all day are jobs that aren't so easy for stay at home moms. Make money with an online gift shop.

Experimenting with cooking can be a fun way to save money and involve children in cooking.

Use your sewing skills to make a difference this Earth Day. Make some simple Earth Day sewing resolutions and help the environment with your craft.

Holiday decorating doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult; a few simple decorating tricks can give you a festive home in minutes.

Someone with a few sewing skills and some creativity can help the environment by recycling clothes while also creating a whole new wardrobe of unique garments.

Many products, especially food, come in glass jars. These jars can be reused in ways as varied as the shapes and sizes of the jars themselves.

A few tips, tricks and ideas on how to keep your stash organized, easy to get to, and in step with your home decor.

Learn how to decorate a large space so it seems inviting and not cluttered or empty by using these easy techniques.

Learn how to make your home a bit more inviting to the opposite sex and perhaps improve your dating performance.

Great crafts for summertime fun, day camp, and school.

Spring break, rainy days - all can have the kids saying "I'm bored." These fun crafts for kids are fun and easy to do and perfect for just such days.

Teach young children the basics of sculpting with 123 I Can Sculpt by Irene Luxbacher.

Having a collection of special toys, games, crafts and activities can be very helpful to work from home moms whose children are home as they work.

Make an afghan or throw from yarn you have left over from other projects and it's like getting it for free. It's amazingly beautiful and easy to knit or crochet, too.

It's happened to us all. We've got three or four game boxes with that, that or the other thing. Why keep them? It's trash, right? No way! Use these game pieces in art!!

From surfboards and sunglasses to dental chairs and drill bits, the world's eight largest economy is selling everything she can to get her financial house in order.

Looking for a gift for a college graduate? Consider something practical, either for the graduate's new career or the graduate's new home.

Have a creative costume ready in no time with these ideas for Halloween costumes to make at home.

Anyone going to Dania, Florida shouldn't miss these top five sites.

Measure the shower stall and window opening. Gather the required amount of coordinating fabric to make this set. Follow the pattern instructions for cutting and sewing

Women do not have to go far to retreat from the world. Creating a personal space of serenity within one's home can be an easy, inexpensive and uplifting project.

A few sewing skills are all that are required to undertake a variety of green or environmentally friendly sewing projects.

Similar to Christmas, Halloween is a holiday that leaves behind a trail of trash. Here are some environmentally friendly ways to have fun without scaring Mother Nature.