Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing. Use old wool blankets, skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of landfills. The tradition of ...

Braided rag rugs have been around for centuries, and with good cause: they’re an ideal use of upcycled fabric, and they’re so sturdy that they can last a really long time. Since you’ll likely be ...

Give your outdoor space a resort-like look without stretching your budget.

SOMERS, Mont. — So many skills that were once part of everyday life are becoming rarer or disappearing altogether. Maybe that's why one of the best gifts passed from one generation to the next is the ...

As I was leafing through a new book about home design, my eyes fell on a paragraph about braided rugs. The author describes them as “pieces of Americana” that are cozy, warm and durable. They impart a ...