Category: Up-cycle & Recycle

125 Awesome DIY Pallet Furniture Ideas

125 Awesome DIY Pallet Furniture Ideas Wood pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms for shipping and storing larger items (among other things). Recently, however, wooden pallets have become much more than a once-and-done packaging piece. They’ve become a useful resource in home décor and design. All the ideas are so amazing that it …

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12 Alternative Ways To Use Dish Soap

12 Alternative Ways To Use Dish Soap There’s always the need for specialty cleaning products – but most jobs can also be tackled with really basic ingredients – like baking soda, vinegar, rubbing alcohol – and one of my personal favorites – dish soap – or dishing liquid – or washing-up liquid – or whatever …

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6 Genius Uses for Tea Bags

6 Genius Uses for Tea Bags You’re still throwing out used tea bags? I can assure you that after reading this you will not throw away a single used tea bag again. Most of us know the healing properties of tea, but not many know that previously used tea bags can be useful in many …

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A Watering Can That Pours Crystals

A Watering Can That Pours Crystals An old, metal watering can and some leftover chandelier crystals will create a cascade of sparkles to your outdoor space. This cheery addition to your garden is an easy and fun project that won’t take but an hour. Best of all, in addition to showcasing your personality, it reduces …

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Cut-Off Jeans…with Fabric Hem and Side Knots

Cut-Off Jeans… with Fabric Hem and Side Knots Jeans tend to wear out around the knees, and kids they can grow out of an inseam pretty quickly. Cutoffs are easy to make, but without hemming them, they can look sloppy or unfinished. Supplies: An old pair of jeans to cut off Cotton Fabric scraps (amount …

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