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Upcycling

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Home

05/09/2019 By DIY Admin

basket of veggies

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 the impact our lifestyle has 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 … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Home

3 Cool Desk Accessories Made From Upcycled Items and Washi Tape

01/05/2018 By DIY Admin

washi tape

I have been very into washi tape for the past few months. I know it's been around for a while, but I never played around with it. Of course, I'm always looking to upcycle items to keep them from being discarded. These 3 cool desk accessories are made from upcycled items and washi tape. The accessories take just a few minutes to make. Washi tape is so simple, I'm now in love … [Read more...] about 3 Cool Desk Accessories Made From Upcycled Items and Washi Tape

Upcycle A Used Jar Candle Into Two Items (and how to remove the candle wax safely)

10/16/2017 By DIY Admin

remove wax from a candle jar

When you burn a jar candle down to nothing, don't toss it! Because you can upcycle a used jar candle into two useful items in just a few minutes. I burn candles all the time. In fact, I love the warm glow and the delicate fragrant scent. As most of you know, I'm a thrifty DIY'er. But candles are a luxury that I don't mind spending my hard-earned cash on. RELATED POST: … [Read more...] about Upcycle A Used Jar Candle Into Two Items (and how to remove the candle wax safely)

Empty Wood Spool Upcycled Into A Seasonally Decorated Side Table

09/27/2017 By DIY Admin

upcycled spool

I recently had an idea on how to fill an empty corner of my office without spending a dime. This involved an empty wood spool upcycled into a seasonally decorated side table. The spool I had in mind was a smaller spool, and it was just sitting in a warehouse waiting to be hauled to the dumpster. Of course, my upcycling senses kicked in! How could I let such a useful object … [Read more...] about Empty Wood Spool Upcycled Into A Seasonally Decorated Side Table

6 Ways to Upcycle an Old Chair

08/03/2017 By Peculiar Erhisohwode

Continuing with our upcycling trend, we'd be looking at 6 ways to upcycle an old chair. For those of us who are still not sure of the difference between recycling and upcycling, we had a post solely focused on that last week. Do check it out. It's fun and educating! Upcycling simply means transforming or converting an item that has lost most, if not all, of its value into an … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Upcycle an Old Chair

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