DIY Spool Bookcase
DIY Spool Bookcase
Looking for a way to upcycle an old spool? Why not turn it into a bookcase? When we upcycle, we are taking a small - but important - step toward…
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DIY Spool Bookcase
DIY Pallet Accent Wall
Pallet Wall Project
DIY Pallet Accent Wall A wood feature wall is among those versatile details that look good just about anywhere. They exude a strong - but never overbearing - presence and…
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Pallet Wall Project
Repurposed Pot Lid Projects
Pots and pans and lids! Have you noticed that it's never the lids that wear out? But we tend to throw out both pot and lid since what good is…
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Repurposed Pot Lid Projects
DIY Goat Pallet Barn
How to make a goat barn from pallets!
In need of an animal shelter or storage in your yard? If you want to keep it simple, why not make one with old pallets? Pallets are strong and, if you…
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How to make a goat barn from pallets!
DIY Pallet Entry Bench
Pallet Entryway Bench
If you happen to be on a serious budget right now but need a piece of furniture to keep your front entrance in order, this could be the project for…
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Pallet Entryway Bench
Eight clever tips for a more productive garden
Did you know that gardening can allow you to burn 200 to 400 calories per hour? If you mow the lawn, you could burn between 250 to 350 calories per…
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Eight clever tips for a more productive garden
DIY Play Kitchen
Turn an old TV cabinet into a play kitchen
We’ve all had that same difficult experience of trying to move an old, boxy, heavy TV set. But did you know that trying to get rid of the clunky TV…
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Turn an old TV cabinet into a play kitchen
Spin-out dog treat game
They are called 'man's best friend' for a reason. The relationship you have with your dog is good for your heart - and your soul. Positive feelings, affection, and security…
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Spin-out dog treat game
DIY Tire Planter
DIY Tire Planter
One of the greatest challenges we are facing is how to get rid of MANY millions of tires every year. Because tires are made of natural rubber and plastic, it’s…
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DIY Tire Planter
American flag pallet coffee table
Now, this is impressive DIY furniture expressing patriotism! Do you have some pallets waiting for a project? Why not try making this coffee table with your own country's flag? :)…
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American flag pallet coffee table
Easy to make pet water bowl
Do you worry about your pets running out of the water while you're out the entire day? This clever DIY might be the answer for you! This water bowl idea is…
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Easy to make pet water bowl
DIY Vertical Onion Planter
DIY Vertical Onion Planter
Shallots are golden-brown bulbs that resemble garlic. Spring onions are immature onions with a small, white bulb and a long, leafy green stem. Spring onions have a sharp, pungent flavor.…
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DIY Vertical Onion Planter
DIY Sweater Pet Bed
How to turn a sweater into a pet bed
Does your pampered feline or pooch need a cozy bed? Here's a quick way of making a pet bed that they'll find difficult to get off from! An old sweater…
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How to turn a sweater into a pet bed
Smart Ways To Repurpose Old Window Shutters
The next your time come across a window shutter in the dump, or if you have one that you’re thinking of throwing away, consider these great ideas for recycling those…
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Smart Ways To Repurpose Old Window Shutters
DIY Self-Watering Seed Starter Pots
This simple idea is a great way to start seedlings without spending a cent. The pots are made from empty PET bottles that you'd usually put into the recycling bin. Instead of recycling, here's…
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DIY Self-Watering Seed Starter Pots
Home Made Fire Pit: Up-cycled Washing Machine!
From washing machine to fire pit
Thanks to Michelle Loynes of A Noodoll Life for letting us feature their DIY fire pit made from an old washing machine drum. f you're in the unenviable position of…
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From washing machine to fire pit
DIY Repurposed Pallet Day Bed
Did you know that the day bed predates the modern couch or sofa? In ancient Greece, daybeds would often be placed in areas of the home where guests congregated. The…
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DIY Repurposed Pallet Day Bed
Recycled Rim BBQ Fire Pit
People love to barbecue. That's both a generalization and a plain fact. We all have different reasons for enjoying outdoor cooking and dining. Food cooked over an open fire outdoors…
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Recycled Rim BBQ Fire Pit
55-Gallon Metal Drum Project Ideas
A used and empty drum just lying around a yard is an ugly sight. Some will just walk past by it, while others can see the amazing potential an 'ugly' metal…
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55-Gallon Metal Drum Project Ideas
DIY Pallet Porch
Recycled pallets are a cheap and effective way to build a porch or renovate an existing one that has seen better days. Especially if you have a wide area to…
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DIY Pallet Porch
Compost bin you can build yourself in one day
Many see composting as a way to reduce and recycle household waste. While it's true that minimizing waste is one significant benefit of composting, gardeners value compost for the abundance of…
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Compost bin you can build yourself in one day
DIY Succulent Table: Recycled Pallets
DIY Succulent Table: Recycled Pallets and Table Legs
Can you believe that this table with a living centrepiece was made from recycled pallets and some old table legs? Creating your own table from pallets is a really popular…
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DIY Succulent Table: Recycled Pallets and Table Legs
Quilt-inspired tables from salvaged wood
Whether you go to a local recycle center or a council-provided green bin, it’s never been easier to get household junk processed back into useful raw materials. But that takes…
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Quilt-inspired tables from salvaged wood
10 amazing ways to repurpose old boats
Having a boat that you can go fishing in or just enjoy the beautiful sunset while you're out on the water is great. But having a weathered or broken boat that…
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10 amazing ways to repurpose old boats