Personal electronics are an increasingly important part of everyday life. These portable solar powered chargers are great gifts for travelers and gadget fanatics.

Nov 28, 2009 - Sue Melus

Welcome the new season with some sewing and quilting projects. Seasonal ideas include spring clothing and home decor items.

Mar 12, 2011 - Connie Krochmal

Choose practical holiday gifts for those who sew or quilt.

Dec 1, 2007 - Connie Krochmal

If your backyard is small, but your heart is all farm, then keeping a few chickens may satisfy that yearning.

May 19, 2009 - Allene Reynolds

We take a look at some of the best portable toilets for camping available and what kind of price you can expect to pay for a good one.

Feb 6, 2011 - Ryan Taylor

Moving soon? Portable storage rental is a solution to moving quandaries. Instead of piling up cardboard moving boxes, rent plastic boxes and a mobile storage unit.

Feb 27, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Portable air conditioning units are a great choice both for industrial and residential air conditioning because they are relatively cheap and green, yet efficient.

Jan 4, 2010 - Tsveti Georgieva

Discover the best way to prepare unusual grains for a Savory Rice Pilaf, a hearty and healthy side dish you can bring if you're invited to a Thanksgiving Day dinner.

Nov 11, 2006 - Michael Vyskocil

Having a dilemma of what to serve for lunch other than another sandwich? Try a pasta salad incorporating protein, fiber and quality carbohydrates.

Sep 15, 2010 - Renee Shelton

Enjoy your quilts. Display them throughout the house.

Apr 17, 2009 - Connie Krochmal

Fabric Inchies, one-inch square mini quilts, came on the art scene about the same time as fabric postcards and Artist Trading Cards. But how does anyone display them?

Oct 9, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith

Embellish your next quilt project. Decorative threads, beads, buttons, and other decorative materials are great choices.for quilts.

Apr 17, 2009 - Connie Krochmal

Learn the secrets to making better quilts. Quilting can be challenging, but you only have to tackle it a stitch at a time.

Jun 19, 2008 - S. Elliott

Creating applique quilt blocks only requires one simple technique.

Aug 1, 2007 - Connie Krochmal

Create beautiful Americana quilts to decorate your home. Project ideas include pillows, throws, wall hangings, and bed quilts in various sizes.

Jun 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Dive into summer with some seasonal sewing projects. Ideas range from sundresses to lightweight raggedy summer quilts.

Jun 12, 2011 - Connie Krochmal

Create a colorful display of the books that students read in your classroom through this crafty quilt activity.

Dec 23, 2008 - Jennifer Wagaman

Besides being fun, landscape quilting is also creative. Here are some tips for organizing fabrics and supplies for a landscape quilting studio.

Feb 5, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Quilting is a fun and relaxing hobby that is easily shared with children.

Jan 14, 2011 - Amelia Ramstead