Maybe it's creativity on a budget, maybe it's a wish for one-of-a-kind style, maybe it's even redemption. Whatever the motivation, "upcycling" is hot - especially in Oakland, where retail boutiques ...

Are you looking at all the mason jars, old stuffed animals, and wine corks lying around the house without any idea of what to do with them? Consider upcycling! This has become a popular and ...

On Instagram or TikTok, if you’ve seen a Dove wipe-dispensing bra, footwear made of tennis balls or a toasty bread hat with a Carhartt logo, you’ve probably spotted the handiwork of Nicole McLaughlin.

More builders and homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of residential construction, and a quickly-emerging way of doing so is by using upcycled materials. Instead of ...