Category: Up-cycle & Recycle

21 DIY Re purpose Old Door Ideas

21 DIY Re purpose Old Door Ideas There are a ton of great uses for your unwanted doors. If you like these ideas but don’t have any doors to re-purpose then try a salvage shop, yard sale or trash pile.  Ever thought that an old door can be turned into a garden chair or a …

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DIY Rain Barrel for Kids

DIY Rain Barrel for Kids If you want to save money on your water bill, provide your plants with clean water, and teach kids to conserve natural resources then this rain barrel will be perfect for your home! A rain barrel is a way to catch and store rainwater as it flows from the roof. The …

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How to Make Citronella Candles

How to Make Citronella Candles Essential oils are a long-used solution for invading insects. Eucalyptus wards off ticks. Ants hate peppermint oil and patchouli keeps fleas at bay. Perhaps best known, citronella oil, extracted from a grass related to lemongrass, is very good at keeping mosquitoes away. It is a common ingredient in bug sprays …

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Homesteading with Small Children

Homesteading with Small Children Living on a homestead is all about life skills so try to involve children in everything. From growing vegetables in the garden to building a new chicken coop.  Even though they are young, children can do a lot on their own when guided. Children can adapt and participate in a homestead …

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DIY Cottage Chic Herb Garden With Mason Jars

DIY Cottage Chic Herb Garden With Mason Jars Wouldn’t it be fantastic to have an indoor herb garden you could just go to in your kitchen? The Mason jar indoor garden is ideal for herb gardens, and a great for people who might not have space for an outdoor garden of their own! With the right …

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