The set of nine lids all snap onto the top of an old, used tin-can, itself rather a beautiful object with its shiny metal ribs. There’s a toothbrush holder, a soap dispenser, tea and coffee jar ...

If you're using them for canning, it's crucial that your mason jars are in good shape. You can reuse them, but it's important ...

The standard “tin” can was patented in 1810, but since the 1960’s they have been made primarily with aluminum, making them entirely recyclable, corrosion resistant, and durable.

CANDY PUTERBAUGH/SPECIAL TO THE OREGONIANKathleen Chamberlin (left), her mother, Molly Bowman (right), and Bowman's sister, Maude Fry, create necklaces using tin can lids and found objects. "You ...

Resealable canning lids are easy to find and do the job just as well as traditional, single-use lids. They've been around since the 1970s, are just as good as the tin options, and are BPA-free.

New Designers 09: Northumbria University graduate Jack Bresnahan exhibited a series of biodegradable, plastic lids for turning used tin cans into household containers at graduate show New ...