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Police say suspect in West Dallas slaying fled victim’s apartment with designer backpack

Dallas police arrest a 25-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting at a West Dallas apartment earlier this month. Lacorius Wanya Hawkins was booked...

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Tutorial: How to Repair a Broken Zipper Slider with Dritz® Fix-A-Zipper™

Tutorial: How to Repair a Broken Zipper Slider with Dritz® Fix-A-Zipper™ Easy, no-sew solution for prolonging the life of zippers.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

5 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Leather Goods

Most people don't realize how easy it is to care for leather.

5 tips to increase the life of your leather goods

These are the five things to keep in mind if you want to make your leather goods look forever new.

Is 'vegan leather' a sustainable alternative to animal leather?

Many stores — particularly those that spruik their ethical standards — are now offering "vegan leather" products. So are vegan leather goods just for those who want to avoid animal products? Or are they kinder on the environment too?

How to Remove Ink from Leather and Clothes

Learn how to remove any ink from leather and clothes including ball point ink, permanent ink and washable marker stains.

How to Prepare Leather for Sewing

In this instructable I'll cover the different ways you can prep your stitching line and punch holes in leather to sew it. I was completely befuddled by this process...

What Can You Do With Leather?

Recently I embarked on a project that entailed a collar made of metal. I wanted something very different than your average collar and was going for more of

Why we all submit to leather

Evocative of both the authoritarian state and the rebel cause, leather is a material that evokes both freedom and restraint

How to: Make a Leather Mason Jar Mug

How to Style: Fall Leather

As the leaves change color and the temperatures start to drop, we're turning to fall leather pieces that help us transition our summer wardrobes.

How to Take Care of Leather

Though durable, leather needs special attention in order to last.

Nugget of Knowledge: Leather grades

“Genuine leather” may sound impressive, but it’s actually low quality.

What does leather conditioner do?

Despite its durability, leather is one of the most delicate surfaces to clean or condition. With Creative Colors International’s professional services and conditioner kits, maintaining the natural …

How to Start a Successful Leather Business

Turn your passion for working with leather into a successful future. Creative Colors International has the experience and tools to show you how to start a leather business. Many Americans mistakenl…

9 tough as leather facts about 'Rawhide'

Learn how plastic surgery, boots and Bewitched relate to Clint Eastwood's classic Western show.

How to Make a Leather Flower Clutch

--clutch with a front flap . Mine was from the clearance rack at Target. --leather hide (Try this awesome white leather hid...

Thick Skinned: Why Did Vikings Really Cover Their Shields with Leather?

Why cover your shield with leather? A new study of Viking shields suggests the leather made them stronger, and that they were used as an offensive weapon.