Tag: upcycle

Make a Portable First Aid Kit in 3 Easy Steps

You can upcycle a small potato chip tube into a sturdy, portable, DIY first aid kit in three easy steps, for safety on the go!

Upcycle 101: Yesterday’s Trash is Today’s Treasure

An upcycle is the art of bringing the phrase "yesterday's trash is today's treasure" to life. Take a look at ideas for upcycling 6 common items.

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.

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

When you burn a jar candle down to nothing, don't toss it! You can upcycle a used jar candle into two useful items in just a few minutes. I burn candles all the time. 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.

Empty Wood Spool Upcycled Into A Seasonally Decorated Side Table

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 be hauled off?

Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners

I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me!
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