I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing ...

Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

How much land are you tending? What is the terrain like? Are you manicuring the grounds, or just knocking back weeds and ...

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

More than 2,000 gardeners participated in our Worst Garden Weeds survey, helping us identify the 10 worst weeds in North America and the best organic control methods. Find out how to battle crab ...

Yellow jacket wasps feed their young liquefied insects, with caterpillars, flies and spiders comprising the largest food groups during most of the summer. The effect: Adios, garden pests!

If you like working with your hands, basket weaving can provide you with beautiful objects for your home, to give as gifts, or to sell.

Learn how to build the Furo, a one person hot tub for $100. The article includes step-by-step instructions, information on materials and construction photos. Originally published as "Hot Tub ...

Building a greenhouse can be inexpensive if you use recycled doors or windows. And a small DIY greenhouse is a great way to grow a few vegetables right through the coldest months of the year.

Follow this builder's tips on selecting materials for constructing your own symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes.

Making adobe bricks is demanding in many ways, but when you've finished building a wall or a house, all the more satisfying in the end. Originally published as "TThe Owner-built Adobe House" in ...