DIY Melted Crayon Wall Decor
Now you can hang your own canvas masterpiece with the use of crayons and a heat gun. Be creative and try making different shapes or abstract art with it! Materials: Canvas Crayons Glue gun Heat gun (or hair dryer, but the melted crayons are more difficult to control using this) Old newspapers Steps: First of all, […]
Plastic Bottle Planters
Here’s one way to recycle PET bottles. And while you are at it, bond with your kids by asking them to put faces on those grass seed planters. 🙂 Materials: Empty plastic bottles Scissors Nail or pen to create holes at the bottom of the bottle Soil Grass seeds Googly eyes or cardboard/paper and markers Glue […]
Radiant Recycling: Make a Glass Bottle Torch in 11 Simple Steps
Make good use of those old wine bottles and create your tiki torches at home! Don’t let those beautiful bottles go to waste any longer; instead, turn them into illuminating accents that add warmth and charm to your outdoor spaces. These glass bottle torches are not only an inexpensive lighting solution, but they can also be […]
Make a Light Bulb Vase: Step‑by‑Step Guide (Safe, Simple, and Stylish)
Transform a burned-out incandescent light bulb into a charming miniature vase in under 30 minutes. This simple upcycling project creates a unique display for single stems, propagating cuttings, or air plants — perfect for windowsills, desks, or as handmade gifts. This guide adds detailed safety notes, a clear step‑by‑step method, stand ideas, and FAQs so […]
Our Natural Swimming Pond Build: The Last Post!
If you’ve followed this blog from the beginning, you’d be forgiven for thinking that I perhaps never got to finish our pond because of the brain eating amoeba. Alas, nearly as surprising, we added a fourth girl to our lives which sent us from busy to bedlam. (And if you haven’t read from the beginning, […]
How to Connect Faucets with Flexible Water Hoses
Do you need to have your faucet replaced? Now before you remove the old one from the sink, your replacement should obviously be on hand and ready. Faucets nowadays usually come with pre-attached flexible water hosess which you can directly connect to the shutoff valves underneath your sink. If the pre-attached flexible water hose of […]
“In You Come” — How to Install a Cat Flap
The assembly and fitting of a cat flap can be tricky when you’ve not done it before. It’s essential to get a cat flap that will work with your door and allow the cat easy in and out access while maintaining the security of your home. Here’s a guide to getting it right! First of […]
The Tiny House Opportunity
The tiny house movement is gaining a lot of traction in the USA, Canada and Australia. The size of the average home and the consequent deposit gap are major factors. While the following infographic is clearly USA-centric, the message and meaning are just as relevant to every aspiring home-owner, regardless of domicile. Click to Enlarge […]
How is your driveway looking?
Apart from your house, your driveway is probably the most dominant feature of your landscape. Even if the distance from the road to your garage or carport is only 10 m, assuming your driveway is 3 m wide, that is a 30 m² surface area staring you and your guests in the face every time […]
Inexpensive 7 Steps Green Coffee Table – from reclaimed timber and glass bottles
Another project by Roy Shearer of Zero Waste Coffee Table? Well, function before form, any interior decorator will tell you. That’s why it’s so important to establish how you’ll use a space before you start shopping. In your living room, you’ll likely be watching television, entertaining guests, and relaxing. It’s a room meant to be […]