Howcast - The BPA in polycarbonate plastic has been linked to health problems and some countries have banned the products, but in most places the rule is still "buyer beware."

Howcast -If you ever run out of drinking water while you're hiking or camping, use a few lightweight materials and construct a still to purify the water in the ground.

Howcast - Americans comprise 5 percent of the Earth's population and produce 40 percent of its waste. That may seem irresponsible, but it can change.

Howcast -Learn about picking a tech deck in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Learn how to fix a clogged toilet in this Howcast plumbing repair video with expert Tim Flynn.

Howcast -Learn about the tools that henna artists use from expert Lisa Butterworth in this Howcast video about henna and mehndi art.

Howcast - Your carbon footprint is how many greenhouse gases you release in your daily activities. Be remembered by your good deeds, not your carbon emissions.

The average American throws away four pounds of garbage a day. But with a little effort, you can whittle your waste way down.

In just a few simple steps, you'll have your piano keys sparkling like new.

Is your hair dry and lifeless? Wander over to the kitchen and concoct a remedy.

Revive dry, dull locks with one quick trip to the kitchen.

Growing roses in containers means you can easily transport them from place to place, and they add beauty and fragrance to any home or garden.

Has your basement become the catch-all place for stuff you don't know what to do with? Take a deep breath, go downstairs, and get the clutter under control once and for all.

Put the plastic bags from grocery and retail stores to creative use by fashioning them into a sturdy tote.

Simply put, rats are gross. Nobody wants these creatures in their inner sanctum. Here's how to cope.

In this day and age, people use less paper, and more plastic. But which kind of plastic is best for you?

You don't have to be an Eskimo to create this scrumptious, creamy dessert.

Celebrate the holiday by using these seven tips to stay green this 4th of July.

The pages of your scrapbooking album are eye-catching and attractive. Apply the same level of creativity to the cover to make each album unique and easy to identify.

Keep your firewood dry, and you'll keep your fireplace glowing all winter long.

Get ready to boogie down. This stunning disco ball will be a great addition to your dance floor.

Learn how to pick a tongue ring from professional body piercer Dana Dunn in this Howcast video.

DIY SCI host Steve Spangler demonstrates how to make exploding film canisters! It's always more fun to invite some friends to set hundred off at once because anything worth doing is worth overdoing!

Recycling plastic is garbage, Greenpeace says in a new report. So, landfill then?