Rock the Block
We don’t always have to go to the store and buy things everytime we want to give our homes a new look. All it takes is creativity and resourcefulness – transforming existing materials found in your house to give it a new purpose. In this easy project you get to design your pillows with your favorite colors. […]
How To Get A Good Shipping Container
A shipping container can make a wonderful shed, office, hobby room, or even a home. They are a strong and cost-effective material to build structures with. But the question we are continually asked is ‘where do you get them’? This article aims to provide you with general information about shipping containers, local building regulations you need to check, and where […]
15 Ways to Reuse Mason Jars
We already know that mason jars were made to preserve food. And so we reuse them to store other foods when they go empty. When we already have enough food containers, we either bin or give them away. Well at least that’s what happens most of the time. Here are other mason jar ideas you may or […]
Fairy Gardens
Fairy gardens are popular for many reasons. Kids love them! They create interest in your garden. They’re a great landscape feature. They’re easy to maintain. And perhaps most importantly, they don’t take up a lot of space. This makes them perfect for small yards, apartment balconies or even as a mobile garden in your tiny home […]
“Junk” Portraits
Can you imagine the mountains of junk that are sitting in your home – really old magazines, junk mail, buttons that came out of nowhere, the little toys your kids stopped playing, that earring whose pair got lost, and a lot more? Well some people have a creative way to deal with them. Scroll down to see how two […]
How to Build a Parabolic Solar Oven
We live in a world ruled by consumerism, which means we buy many more things than we need. In the end, we find our homes filled with a lot of stuff that no longer serves any purpose. And we have trouble getting rid of them, especially if we think they might “come in handy” one […]
Effective DIY Composter – 2 Tiered Drum
There are lots of good reasons to compost. Composting allows you to save money and resources even as it reduces your impact on the environment. Of course, most gardeners know the value of rich, dark, earthy compost in growing healthy plants. Adding compost to your garden will not only fertilize, it actually feeds your soil […]
DIY Mason Jar Lights
If you need elegant-looking lighting without having to spend big money, here’s one DIY project you might want to try. Indoor or outdoor, these lights are beautiful. Make stylish mason jar lights using LED bulbs and ventilated lids. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 45–90 minutes. Cost: $15–$40 per light. Indoor use recommended; outdoor use only with weatherproof, […]
Soda Pop Tabs Bracelet: Eco-Chic DIY Wristwear
A soda pop tabs bracelet transforms humble soda can tabs into a stylish wrist accessory. You’ll mix simple supplies like ribbons, leather cords, or yarn to suit your taste. Custom cutting and shaping give each tab a unique flair. We’ll share green sourcing and cleaning methods to keep your craft eco-friendly. By the end you’ll […]
Sweater Pillows
Instead of buying pillow cases, why not make your own? It’s unique: no one will have the same pillow case as yours. This can also be cheaper than buying a new pillow case if you know where to look. 🙂 Materials: Sweater – old one or from the thrift shop Pillow Measuring tape Scissors Needle/thread Sewing […]