Inside: How to save money the simplest way of all... by not being wasteful. You'll find that when you focus on reducing waste, problems like budgeting and decluttering take care of themselves. We've all heard waste not, want not. It's an old-fashioned saying you hear so often that you might forget what it really means.
Here are ten amazing things to make with old pianos. From shelves to garden features, they are all very good DIY recycling ideas.
Landfills are overflowing and the planet is reeling from so much waste, so here are things you can do with your old mattress instead of throwing it away!
RIP pretty Florida driver's license. As of this morning, my driver's license no longer pictures a beautiful beach scene in the background, and a picture of a very excited 16 year old Sheila in the corner. Also, 16 year old Sheila found a way to turn an "A" into a star in the middle of my signature. No regrets. Now, my driver's license has a big ol' palmetto in the middle, a picture that actually looks like me and a signature that you would see on an official document or check from me. All important things to update but if you've learned anything about me by now it should be that my sense of nostalgia is a major motivation behind almost any action. In honor of surrendering the old state license to obtain the new, this Weekend Inspiration is plastic cards. By plastic, I mean old gifts cards, expired credit cards, the junk ones from the mail, anything like that you might have piled up around the house. Or am I the only one who holds on to stuff like that? Can we just talk about how cool this is for a minute? I'm not even sure what to call it (tapestry? mosaic?), but it's made from plastic cards, and I like it. I couldn't find a good link to the source for this plastic card map, but it's so impressive it needed to be included as inspiration. If you play the guitar or ukulele you could be set for picks for life. This earrings were made using plastic cards as a sturdy base. These equally awesome earrings don't even try to hide their humble plastic card roots. (Linking to pinterest here because the original source is in Bulgarian. Not sure how helpful that would be to most of us. They look fairly self-explanatory.) If earrings aren't your thing, how about this bracelet? Paper clips! You can make fancy paper clips/bookmarks! This is possibly my favorite simple discovery. And if you just don't want to deal with any of this, apparently there are ways to recycle them by just mailing them in. Any exciting plans for this weekend? I'm planning to hang a bunch of pictures and add other homey touches. Maybe I'll buy running shoes... Any recommendations? Hope your weekend will be more exciting! :) Sheila
No one likes to throw away money, so repurposing items from around your house in new, but useful ways, is a great way to get the most bang for your buck.
Have you been throwing away your broken or old crockery or are you in an entrenched habit of preserving the old or broken inherited crockery? It's time for Repurposing or Reusing Broken Dishes, mug, and other items at home. Just try at once, these amazing reuse broken mug craft ideas will blow your guest's minds.
I've had this old dead aluminum skiff laying on my float for a few years. I was in a fit of cleaning up when I thought I'd better get rid of it. Then I
Looking for some creative inspiration before your next trip to the thrift store? This collection of repurposed projects is perfect for you!
Scrapbusting: How to make Fabric Twine
When my kids were younger, we had so many marbles. Seriously, those little things could be found in every crack and corner of my house. Now that the kids have sort of outgrown their marble playing days, I started thinking about what I could do with those marbles. I mean, we’re talking so many marbles!
No more hanging around in the donation box – give them a new purpose!
Accessories made from an old computer keyboard.
Simplify content creation with a content calendar. Learn how to create one and find the best templates here.
Got an old PC knocking about and don't want to throw it away? Here are some amazing ways to repurpose and reuse an old computer.
Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts and upcycled, innovative, repurposed art and home décor, and the upcycled garden.
Reduce, reuse, recycle - we like the sound of this motto, don't you? Recycling stuff is awesome, but actually repurposing your old stuff and garbage into something new and useful is even more awesome! We love to write about DIY projects, especially the ones with recycling ideas (check out one of our older posts here), so if you're looking for any creative ideas for reusing your old stuff, this is the post for you! From plastic bottles to scrap metal and bicycle parts - there isn't a thing that cannot be upcycled.
Image 11 of 16 from gallery of Rethinking Sacred Spaces for New Purposes: 15 Adaptive Reuse Projects in Ancient Churches. © Stijn Poelstra
Recycling is a hugely important part of our effort to take care of and live in harmony with the planet we call home, but it doesn't just have to be reserved to municipal authorities or waste management companies. There are awesome and creative ways to recycle your old stuff that can be taken advantage of by almost anyone.
A creative way to reuse an old wooden box and milk glass bottles into a floor lamp for your interior design!
Old milk jugs and pool noodles are standard materials for repurposing, but check out what you can do with items like books and gutters.
Save money by finding ways to repurpose and upcycle things that other folks would throw away. Here are 65 items you should reuse.
Teds Woodworking plans to create fantastic woodwork designs! if you are interested in learning a new craft, improving your existing woodworking skills, or pursuing a professional career don’t miss…
Hello amazing friends! I have a fun post to share today! I was originally planning to share what I did with a few frames from my Shop my own Garage Haul, but I wasn't able to get them done in time with all the rain and wind that we've gotten from this tropical storm coming
As someone who loves a clutter-free home, I’m often tempted to throw away anything that I can to keep my house in order. However, I want to be conscious of the environment and repurpose and recycle whenever possible.
16 vintage repurposed junk projects for the DIY home decorator or vintage maker/seller. Printable tutorials available for some projects. Vintage, refreshed, repurposed, upcycled, trash to treasure.
Comforters are one item that can help make your house cozy, but they can also make your house crowded when old ones start piling up. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can reuse your comforters and stretch the dollars you spent on them. Here are 11 ways you can repurpose a comforter. Save It...
Repurpose and Reuse Broken Household Items with this list of 100 incredible ideas! There are tons of great ways to make junk into treasure here!
25 fun new uses for old things you really want to see! Learn to look at the things you already own in a new way.
Transform your old unwanted pieces of furniture and give them new life! New purpose, no problem. #diy #transformed #furnitureflips
Antique stores are full of these gorgeous pieces that can be transformed into an indoor planter!
You may not live a zero-waste lifestyle. Yet, you can become one of the millions that are reducing their waste and learning to reuse before you recycle!
These hacks are convenient and can save you tons of cash.
It's Day 18 of our 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero Challenge! Today we're taking our creativity to a whole new level by finding new uses for old things! Don't miss today's post for 21 super clever up-cycling ideas!
Discover 10 amazing, easy to make, and time saving repurposing ideas for your old kitchen cabinets. Make them as new today.
Are you into upcycling and repurposing? I've got 20 Upcycle & Repurpose Projects you will love. Lots of good pictures
If you ever see a cheap purse at a thrift store or garage sale don't pass it by. Or maybe you already have a purse that you're not using anymore that you just c…
Check out these 15 household items that you can repurpose in over 30 different ways! VIDEO INCLUDED!
Repurpose and Reuse Broken Household Items with this list of 100 incredible ideas! There are tons of great ways to make junk into treasure here!
DIY upcycled trash projects could save you a lot of money. Think again before dumping any old utensils, furniture or storage boxes. These ideas are easy and simple to do.
