DIY: How to sew your own (adorable) upcycled picnic blanket
[gallery_extend] Step 1: Gather your materials Two recycled and laundered tablecloths, sheets, or curtains...
Palestinian man overcomes Gaza energy cuts with affordable DIY solar ovens
A Palestinian man living in Gaza is helping his community overcome chronic energy shortages with affordable DIY...
HOW TO: Make a $5 wind-powered phone charger for your bike
[gallery_extend] To make this all-in-one wind turbine power bank, round up an old CPU fan, an old...
HOW TO: Transform a waste bin into a beautiful designer lamp
Don’t know what to do with your unused waste bins? Why not transform them into colorful and beautiful designer...
7 cozy tipis and yurts that make you feel right at home
[gallery_extend] Dan and Emma Kigar started out with their own tipi way up at 11,000 feet in the Rocky...
DIY: Learn How to Make a Knotted String Hanging Planter from Recycled Materials
[gallery_extend] STEP 1: Gather your materials Recycled containers (glass jam or sauce jars, plastic...
DIY: How to Create a Gorgeous Planter from an Old Hardcover Book
You may have seem some brilliant book planters on Pinterest or Tumblr and marvelled at how such a simple project...
HOW TO: Make a hanging planter with a recycled plastic soda bottle
[gallery_extend] STEP 1: Prep your bottle Use a sharp utility knife to cut off the base of thebottle...
DIY: How to Recycle Aluminum Soda and Beer Cans into Roof Shingles and Siding
Many people recycle old aluminum cans so that they are diverted from landfills and reused to make a variety of...
The SpamCam is a Clever Pinhole Camera Made from a Can of Spam
For most of us, it might be difficult to figure out what there is to see in a can of Spam. However, what there...
INFOGRAPHIC: How upcycling turns trash into treasure
If you want to save money, help the environment, and engage your creative side, look no farther than the art of...
6 Scrumptious Meals You Can Cook in a Dishwasher (Yes, You Read That Right)
[gallery_extend] Dill Lemon Cream Salmon It’s an oldie but a goodie. Poached salmon can be particularly...
This pallet-based patio proves that even renters can have stylishly-remodeled spaces
When it comes to architectural style, rental apartments can be bland and lifeless, with little room for creative...
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree from a Seed
If you love plants but don't have much outdoor space to indulge your green thumb, you might feel a bit bummed about...
Flour power DIY: use a coffee grinder to make gluten-free flours at home
As I'm writing this, I'm stuffing a delicious piece of toast into my face and crunching on it rather happily. That...
