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Outdoorsman shares gear recommendation that could save hikers hundreds: 'I've had mine since 1990'

"There's so much urban wood that's coming down in our cities, and it would be great if we could reclaim [it all]."

Business

This company takes urban wood from vacant homes to build modern furniture: 'We can turn this into really beautiful heirloom-quality products'

"Production costs can’t come down without brands like this paving the way."

Business

Luxury furniture company develops kid-sized pieces with a built-in life lesson: 'Gorgeous products'

Going forward, the researchers plan to study other species and further refine and develop their processes.

Tech

Researchers make breakthrough in lab that could revolutionize home furnishings: 'There is a lot of potential to expand this'

3D-printed home, The new homes do not use concrete, instead using wood components, with the exception of the foundation.

Tech

These 3D-printed homes take just 4 days to build — here's how they could solve one state's massive housing shortage

Rice cooker

Food

Vintage kitchen wizard reveals how they've used the same appliance for 30 years straight: 'Still going strong'

ChopValue: used chopsticks into beautiful, elegant furniture pieces

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This engineer turns used chopsticks into beautiful, elegant furniture pieces

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5 sustainable furniture companies you need to know