When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet. With a little creativity, you can turn worn textiles into ...

Most people would love their home to be full of unique furniture that isn’t just a replica of next-door’s. But although many homeowners’ budgets don’t stretch to filling their home with expensive ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is durable and holds up against moisture and corrosion. That makes it a good plastic for pipes, construction material, and medical devices. But its high chlorine content also ...

Researchers looking for an efficient way to upcycle waste plastics into something useful have seen the light. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a ...

Just because your mattress isn’t cutting it as a bed doesn’t mean it’s useless. That memory foam has life left in it. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...