This nightstand refinishing and repurposing project is a long time in the making. My hubby and I actually crafted this piece in October 2019 as a gift for a special child in our lives. Somehow, the images I snapped ended up on my "camera roll," forgotten about until now! It seems like such a long time ago. Regardless, that's why some people say "better late than never." When I … [Read more...] about Nightstand Refinish: See How Easy It Is to Reimagine Old Furniture
Upcycling
Creamer Bottles: 20 Easy Ways to Recycle and Save Money
Creamer bottles are an item we can easily overlook. How many times have you emptied one, observed how sturdy it was, then had no idea how to use it? You are not alone if you have thrown out many of these plastic containers without knowing what to do. Do you ask yourself: What can I do with old creamer bottles? If you have ever asked this question, this article … [Read more...] about Creamer Bottles: 20 Easy Ways to Recycle and Save Money
Recycle an Old T-Shirt Into a Shopping Tote in 5 Easy Steps
You have a problem. You have a t-shirt you really love and don't want to give it up. Maybe you lost weight, and it's too big. Or perhaps it shrunk down too small. Maybe you just have so much clothing stuffed into your dresser drawers that they will not close. Well, we have the solution. Don't give up that favorite tee shirt. Instead, recycle it into an easy, sturdy, … [Read more...] about Recycle an Old T-Shirt Into a Shopping Tote in 5 Easy Steps
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Home
I'm always looking for ways to create an earth-friendly and more sustainable home. In the digitally enlightened age, we really have no excuse for ignorance. We’re more aware than ever of our lifestyle's impact on the planet. What’s more, it’s easier than ever to see how the decisions that we make as consumers can impact on the planet we share. Unless we pull together to … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Home
How to Transform Old Wooden Pallets into Vertical Gardens
Vertical gardens are a huge trend right now, and for a good reason: They allow urban gardeners to save enormous amounts of space, increasing yields and transforming boring old walls into living pieces of art. These living walls have been hailed as the next big thing for sustainable cities, as they improve the quality of the air, reduce the urban heat, increase the energy … [Read more...] about How to Transform Old Wooden Pallets into Vertical Gardens
