Canning
Every Season Has a Scent
Winter, spring, summer, and fall each carry their own unmistakable scent, from wet soil and cut grass to woodsmoke and fresh snow. Here's a look at the scien...
The Den Journal
Stories from the Den
Coin histories, collecting tips, and tales from the discovery floor
Baskets
Longaberger Baskets: America's Collectible Basket Empire
Longaberger grew from five weavers in 1973 into a billion-dollar basket empire before crashing in...
Collecting Tips
What Not to Store in Your Garage or Shed
Your garage might feel like a second home, but it's one of the worst places to store the things y...
Gift Guide
Luxurious Comfort: Why We're Obsessed With Minky Blankets
Dave's Discovery Den is stepping outside vintage for a limited run of the world's softest blanket...
Baskets
The Beautiful World of Baskets: A Yard Sale Obsession
From hanging charm baskets in a historic home to discovering Nantucket lightship and Native Ameri...
Community Living
Living with an HOA - Love It or Leave It!
Neat lawns and shared pools sound great, until the fines start rolling in for the wrong mailbox o...
Collecting Tips
Look at the Treasures They Left Me
Most of us hope the things we've collected over a lifetime will mean something to the next genera...