GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When traveling along the countryside, we often see old, dilapidated barns that have been ravaged by the elements and time. While most will continue to drive by, not giving these ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — What started as a mock-up for his wife’s garden ended up being John Guertin’s ticket to Craft Optimism, a climate-conscious show from the organizers of the Smithsonian Craft Show.

GRAND RAPIDS — Local birdhouse craftsman John Guertin isn’t competing with China. He doesn’t want to. Through a love of all things nature, he’s developed a special process, collecting materials and ...