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A simple description of the most important categories of polymers: large molecules we could not live without.

A unique collage using an old Scrabble board shows off family memories in a new way.

Maintenance, cleaning, and repair of hardwood parquet floors. Touch up individual floor tiles with a touch-up stick or sand, re-stain, and refinish.

A massive number of World Records have been broken by swimmers wearing new polyurethane bodysuits, and many are calling for performance-enhancing swimsuits to be banned.

Choose nontoxic, PVC-free rain jackets, hats and boots made out of nylon, latex, and oilcloth from retailers like Puddle Gear, Hatley, Lands End, and LL Bean.

After mastering diapers and covers, there is still much to learn about cloth diapering. There are things such as liners and doublers, and a variety of fibers to choose.

Even if you live in areas with low rainfall, you can harvest large amounts of rainwater.

If you're thinking about painting your house or apartment, you should be asking yourself this question: What am I doing to my world?

Whether you're staining wood cabinets or re-staining wood furniture, follow these tips for great results.

Doing a kitchen or bath renovation on a shoestring budget? You can paint over your old laminate countertops to give them new life...and save a bundle in the process.

Each DIY project has its own adhesive requirement: contact cement for Formica, hide glue for antiques, Titebond for waterproofing, or Gorilla Grip for strength.

Rest better with an old-fashioned fluffy feather bed or space-age memory foam mattress toppers that cradle your body for a great night's sleep.

Flowers pots come in all shapes and sizes. There are only two common threads to all pots. Firstly, they all hold plants.

What a DIY'er needs to know about building kitchen cabinet doors. This article covers wood selection, finish selection, and types of hinges.

There are some scary things in paints these days, but many companies are making paint that is both non-toxic and non-scary

An overview of different types of and uses for home insulation. Includes fibreglass, mineral wool, polystyrene, polyurethane and blown-in cellulose.

Flute maker, John Stillwell, discloses how he was drawn to the Native American flute, and shares secrets behind the making of his first-rate instruments.

Big Brown will face his Belmont Stakes competition in a new set of glue-on shoes. Four newcomers challenge him. Macho Again and Icabad Crane try again, with 3 others.

Make a wall pocket for noteworthy paraphernalia and letters.

Take one sports bra, add a plastic bladder along with a drinking tube, and your favorite tipple can go anywhere. That's the idea behind this unusual new product.

Funny or frightening, a house festooned with outdoor Halloween décor reveals the holiday spirit of the residents within.

David was a small boy. Goliath was a huge giant. Teach your preschoolers how little guys can do big things with the help of God using these Bible lesson ideas.

A modern kitchen can sport a down-home, vintage feel with distressed wooden cabinets. Period furniture pieces will add to the ambiance. This works in bath remodels too.

While conventional innerspring mattresses still constitute the majority of mattress purchases, a number of alternatives are increasingly available.

Here are instructions for three preschool fall crafts bound to shake things up a bit. Easy homemade instruments that can't be beat are perfect for fall arts and crafts.

Whether home furniture is needed for a child's room or a living room, paper may be the answer. Some paper, Mod Podge, and bookshelves can yield great results.

This fall craft makes candy corn terra cotta pots that can be used as candy dishes, place-card holders, Halloween decorations, candle holders or outdoor flower planters.

Looking for ideas for kids' crafts for Thanksgiving? The web is a great place to find ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for kids and printable Thanksgiving coloring sheets.

After decorating the Christmas tree it's time to set out the other holiday decorations like that holly or garland wreath and mistletoe. Why not build a nativity scene?

Here are some great ideas to capitalize on the finest points of the autumn seasonal changes. Incorporate nature, fun, family and friends into your social calendar.

This guide to fixing common household problems has solutions for everyone from limited skills and funds to those ready for more full-scale remodels.

Free cloth diapering patterns are available online for parents considering eco-friendly and inexpensive alternatives to disposable diapers.

Properly cared for, wood floors can last for generations. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of your wood floors.

During the holidays, you can never have enough serving dishes or trays. If you don't have many, don't bother spending money on expensive ones.

A Snappi is an alternative to cloth diaper pins that can be faster, easier, and safer to use.

Want to garden but don't have the space outside? Try planting inside and see what you can grow!

Easy instructions for creating garden markers with old wood pieces and your favorite images or specialty papers.

Use marbelized painting techniques to design your own pencils.

The Nonconformist & Bonaparte chairs are designer Eileen Gray's attempt to fashion a desk chair with a twist. The former piece is particularly unconventional.

Recreate child-friendly Olympic-styled events for your party guests to enjoy.

Want to add beautiful, yummy gingerbread houses to your holidays, but don't know where to begin? Here are the best tips for Christmas, Hanukkah & Holiday ginger bread!

If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.

Inexpensive items like paint and stencils and re-purposed found objects lend style, interest and a new look to your home without breaking the bank.

Ottomans with storage do double duty as footstools and as a place to stash books, games, magazines, and other items that may clutter a living or family room.

Debating between cloth vs. disposable diapers? Pocket diapers are a convenient, easy and environmentally friendly choice for parents.

Decorate wood eggs to create a keepsake ornament your family can cherish for years. Start the tradition this spring and add to your collection during future Easters.

Find interior decorating projects that your children will not only love but that they can participate in. Encourage your kids to make their bedroom their own personal oas

A new charge roller made of semiconductive polyurethane offers longer life over other charge rollers and reduced electricity use and emissions compared to a corona wire.

Let's face it, the holidays can be expensive, but with a few easy, creative, low-cost hints, your holidays can go by smoothly and leave you with money in the bank.

The Science Museum offers something for everyone including Launchpad, Listening Post, Dan Dare and the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain, Plasticity and Japan Car.