Much like place mats, trivets serve a purpose both practical and decorative. They act as the final resting place (other than your stomach) for whatever roast or braise you pored over for hours. And ...

Some DIY projects exist because they’re practical. Others exist because they’re pretty. These DIY cork trivets somehow manage ...

These white and grey marble pieces are minimalist and extremely useful. The octagonal trivet can be used as a plate, chopping board, placemat and platter. It also protects your bench from hot dishes ...

Experienced and novice home cooks alike know that a great trivet makes all the difference when you’re transferring hot items from the stove or oven. The best trivets are made from heat-resistant ...

Some dishes are best served straight from the oven to the table to keep them piping hot. However, placing a searing hot pan or serving dish directly on a wooden dining table isn’t really an option.

If you have an old mouse pad you're thinking about tossing culinary weblog Chow gives three suggestions on how to repurpose the pad as a jar opener, as beverage coasters, or as a trivet. Gina long ago ...

Dear Heloise: As my grandchildren have gotten older, it occurred to me that their parents had gotten rid of their old landline. Today, many homes rely only on cellphones. Also, parents are wary of ...

Erin Dollar walked into the printmaking studio at UC Santa Cruz in 2006 and discovered, she said, “My jam. Once I found it, it is all I wanted to do.” Dollar, 27, has turned that jam into dough with ...