Houston in Bloom

The Ultimate Houston Planting Guide

Local experts share reliable plants, planting seasons, and garden strategies that work in Houston’s heat, humidity, and diverse soils.

03/23/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Hands-On Holidays

Homemade Candy Canes Are a Holiday Tradition at This Houston Shop

Papabubble’s hands-on candy classes invite Houstonians to turn classic candy canes into a modern holiday ritual.

12/23/2025 Photography by Nicki Evans

Alt Mags

Zine Fest Houston's Nebulous History Is All Part of Its Legacy

It all started in Hermann Park 30 years ago. Today, the importance of the self-publishing art form endures in the city.

09/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

ZINES!

A Quick Guide to Zine Fest Houston

Houston’s festival for DIY publishing throws down this Saturday at The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.

11/11/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

trill in tokyo

Kids From the South Explores Japan's Love of Houston Hip-Hop

We talk with independent artist and photographer Jorge Casanova about his latest photobook that follows several Houston rappers on trips from South to East.

10/23/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Crafty Like a Fox

Monthly DIY Workshops Return to Downtown District This Spring and Summer

The craft and social series from Pop Shop America and Downtown District starts anew on March 13.

02/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

It's Lit

With Houston's First-Ever DIY Candle Bar, Manready Mercantile Brings its Most Popular Product to the Masses

Located downstairs from the trendy Heights men's store, The Candle Bar is a direct response to female customers' requests.

12/18/2018 By Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Shanquita Greggs

How one Houstonian turned a DIY hobby into a full-time gig.

11/28/2018 By Jillian Goltzman

It's Chill

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 16–18

Do YOU know anything about Astroworld Fest?

11/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Hand-Crafted

This Woodlands Home Decor Shop Is a DIY-Lover's Dream

A crafting hobby turned side hustle evolved into a full-fledged career for Melissa Arteaga.

09/25/2018 By Laura Gillespie

Do It Yourself

Create by Crave Allows You to be Your Own Cupcake Decorator

Ever wanted to get crafty with your cupcakes? You can at Crave.

06/04/2018 By Cory Garcia

Downtown HOU

Get Your DIY On In This Downtown Pop-Up Series

Spend an evening downtown while learning to make cocktails, candles, and coffee mugs.

03/14/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Cyber Future Is Now

At Zine Fest Houston, Dragon Trainers and Cyberdystopia Rule

A broad range of Houston creators will converge on Lawndale Art Center to share ideas and creations.

11/09/2017 By Texas Cook

DIY

TXRX Labs Hosts Houston's First Repair Cafe This Weekend

Don't throw it away—fix it Don't know how? These folks do.

10/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best of the City 2016

Best of the Bayou City: Diversions

Including the best DJ night, best museum exhibition and the best spot for air-conditioned bouncing.

07/18/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Put a lid on it

Making Their Mark

Haley and Cameron Cooper offer a twist on an untapped market.

07/08/2015 By Katherine Gunn

DIY

Closet Makeover: 6 Quick Fixes To Remake Your Wardrobe

Many of the flaws that make clothes unattractive or boring can be solved with simple alterations and some imagination.

06/30/2015 By Katherine Gunn

DIY

Boring Walls Be Gone: How To Make a Magnet Board

Transform a cheap board into a pretty, fun magnet board or picture clothesline.

06/23/2015 By Katherine Gunn

To Do

Stay Cool & Shop Local This Weekend at Pop Shop America

Etsy comes to life with this two-day shopping, art, and music happening.

06/12/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

DIY

Altered State: How to Make Your Clothes Last Forever

A journey into the magical, money-saving world of alterations.

06/04/2015 By Katherine Gunn