If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners.

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.

Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients.

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.

Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.

Two structures are joined by a deck; one part on a solid foundation, the other on wheels to become a traveling studio and performance space.

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

But where do you put it?

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?

The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior.

The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.

A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.