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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

Crave's Woodlands location allows you to get crafty with your cupcakes.

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

Pour Some Coffee On Me

Coffee Is Creating a Buzz in Beauty

Caffeine is the latest beauty necessity.

06/02/2015 By Layne Lynch

DIY

Display's The Thing

Make the most of your accessories. Make them part of your decor.

01/05/2015 By Julai Whipple