From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The lockdown has forced most of us to tap into our creative sides. Some found their calling in the kitchen and are investing their time in perfecting the art of banana bread making, while others are ...

Fact: Christmas decor is fun. Americans love it so much, in fact, that they spent an average of $215 on holiday decorations in 2018. Luckily, there are many ways to gussy up your house without ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A Houston designer is transforming closet cast-offs and thrift store finds into amazing upcycled fashion. Angelina McCullar is the creator of Blueprint DIY, a YouTube channel devoted ...

Kids outgrow their clothes faster than you think they would. However, if you are creative and crafty, isn’t it a cool idea to upcycle some of the old shirts and Ts to make your kids some wonderful ...

Learn how to make an upcycled jeans fabric basket using the hems cut off of jeans. These small diy fabric baskets are perfect ...

Fun fact: one of the most sustainable hobbies you can adopt is learning how to upcycle clothes. In addition to reducing waste and leaning away from fast fashion (especially in Second Hand September) ...

I’m not a militant penny-pincher, but I’m also not the type of person who can just toss out a pair of shoes because they have a handful of scuff marks, the toes are showing some wear or the style is a ...

Learn how to upcycle a t-shirt into a backpack. This is a great beginner sewing project to make a simple backpack! Little kids love backpacks. They love carrying around their special items and feeling ...