Effective DIY Composter – 2 Tiered Drum

Double-Decker Drum Composter

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 […]

Rustic Tailgate Wall Bench: Cheap 1-Day Project

Decorating can be expensive. As much as we all wish it were otherwise, making a home look interesting and presentably costs a lot of money. Fabrics, rugs, furniture, mirrors: all these things add up after a while. Throw in some coveted high-end items and you’ll likely blow your budget faster than you can say “Fast.” […]

From a Brass Sink to a Japanese Forest House

A couple years ago I found a neat little brass sink at the local recycle center.   Enamored of shiny objects,  I coveted it’s golden glow,  entirely aware of the fact that I had no use for such a thing.   I wandered around for an hour or so with it in my hand,  looking at other […]

Greenhouse From Old Windows: Cheap 1-Day Build for Gardens

Recycled crafts are some of the most popular garden projects we have here and we like them all. In addition to their positive environmental contribution, trash-to-treasure crafts are especially frugal, coming with little or no additional cost at all. This includes a greenhouse from old windows. These unique trash-to-treasure crafts are great ways to take […]

Building a DIY Cool DIY Oak Barrel Bar: 7 Pro Strategies

If you like the idea of having your alcohol and spirits tucked away but still within easy reach, this repurposed oak barrel bar could work for you. The addition of a simple lock will also keep the kids out of it. This oak barrel bar would also serve as a great gift idea for those you know […]

DIY Pop Can Alcohol Stove – Camper’s Best

A DIY pop can alcohol stove is just another example of ingenuity! This is so small and easy to put in your backpack that you need never be without that hot meal or drink again! This makes it perfect for your next camping trip! With this product, you’ll be able to enjoy a hot meal […]

How To Turn Reclaimed Timber Into A Sidewalk

Some reclaimed timber, hard work and a bit of creativity will give you this beautiful garden path. And by using recycled materials, you’re being kind to your wallet and the environment. The owner of this project needed a new pathway, but he didn’t want to waste money on concrete. Now concrete is usually permanent but not […]

100% Awesome DIY Wine Barrel Outdoor Sink

Here’s a great addition to your outdoor space. Why not turn an ordinary wine barrel into both a functional and decorative outdoor sink? Wine, whiskey and brandy are stored in oak barrels to both ages the contents and add flavours that are absorbed from the oak staves. After a period of use, the surface has […]

An Effective Self-Watering Vertical Garden

DIY Self Watering Garden

Gardening doesn’t get any ‘greener’ than this! Here’s a DIY self-watering vertical garden that uses recycled PET bottles as planters. And it’s equipped with an automatic watering system, powered by solar panels and a homemade wind turbine! The vegetable garden is made up of 72 large water bottles cut in half and installed upside down on a wooden […]

Crafting a Cute Coffee Table From Pallets in 8 Easy Steps

DIY Lift Top Pallet Coffee Table

This isn’t the first lift-top coffee table we’ve shown you and it probably won’t be the last. But this coffee table may well be the least expensive! Several distinctive aspects set this coffee table apart, one of which is its construction from repurposed shipping pallets, rescuing them from a fate in a landfill. The great […]