From storage to decor, Mason jars can be used for almost anything you can think of -- but these rare collectibles are just as versatile as they are valuable.

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Old vintage canning jars can be found at yard sales and thrift stores and they look cool but what do you do with them once you get them home? For the black thumbs amongst us who can’t keep a plant ...

Editor’s note: This column was originally published January 15, 2017. Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can’t remember why this happened, but my best ...

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The method for preserving food using glass jars was sparked by a contest sponsored by the French military, led by Napoleon Bonaparte. A cash prize of 12,000 francs was offered to the person who ...

Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can't remember why this happened, but my best guess is that she came across one that was unique, she liked it, and ...

Canning jars aren’t just for canning anymore. They’re for decorating, organizing, lighting, entertaining, saving your spare change — and oh, yeah, for holding food. Grandma’s trusty canning jars are ...

Farmers market season is in full swing, with fresh produce, canned goods, flowers and more. Gardens are such a magical place, and this year, tomatoes, beans, pickles, pickled eggs and zucchini are ...