The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

It's possible to make smart use of a small space and simultaneously visually expand it with some simple projects, tips and tricks. Whether you are considering a small closet, room, home or apartment, the same rules apply. First, start with the basics of the space: color. White and other light colors expand space and il… read more

Work together as a team to raise money for a common community cause! Whatever your fundraising goal or your interests, it's possible to create a tailored project that will bring people together, build community and build funds. There are many tried and trusted ideas for community fundraisers. The pot luck dinner with a… read more

An important discussion, one that can in fact make or break a marriage, is apparently more difficult for most couples to have than deciding which style for the wedding band or other nerve-wracking, forever-style, questions. The topic most people are skirting around is finances, a common source of disagreement among cou… read more

Most people don't realize it, but many of the clothes we buy new still have the chemicals from the dyes, industrial cleaning agents and other products that are used in the preparation of a garment present in the fabric. That fabric is then in direct contact with our skin - the largest organ in the human body - and we a… read more