Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas This is the 3rd time I’ve done a roundup of DIY gift ideas from around the web. There is something for every skill level and everyone on your shopping list. I’ve also thrown in a few … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Rusty Can Today I bring you scavenger chic at its finest featuring this beautiful, rusty, pitted and holey industrial can. I found it in a dump a few years ago and you can probably guess which side was facing … Continue Reading →
Christmas Tin Makeover It’s almost that time of year…the time of year when you’ll be getting or giving Christmas tins. Hopefully not an empty tin, but one filled with glorious homemade treats. Once you receive one, you may be wondering, … Continue Reading →
Preserve Your Rusty Patina Finish I’ve had this rusty tray sitting around the house for over a year now. It was a flea market find that my sister was first to spy, but I was the first to pull my … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Lamp Makeover At least once a month I’ll head over to the local thrift store to see if anything catches my eye. Sometimes even more frequently if I have a project in mind. But rarely do I find … Continue Reading →
Built-in Bunk Beds Last week I gave you all the step by step instructions to get your brand new built in bunk beds to this point. You’ve been waiting a week, and now here it is, the finishing touches. It’s everything … Continue Reading →
The top of my birdbath cracked several years ago and hasn’t held water since. From a distance it looked intact sitting upon its base, so I just left it where it was. But now, its intact days are over and … Continue Reading →
DIY Towel Rack…or a Plant Hanger, or a Coat Rack… While berry picking with the family in July we happened to find a few rusty treasures nearby. These giant cotter pin type things and a very rusty whatzit. Today I’m … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table Over the past few months I’ve been helping my middle son and his wife update a little of their 1980 house. A 1980’s house doesn’t sound that old but styles have changed, a lot! These … Continue Reading →
Rustic Log Lamps We’ve lost a few trees in our yard over the years. Sometimes it’s from disease, sometimes bugs and sometimes the weather is to blame. Instead of hauling all the trees to the dump or the firewood pile, … Continue Reading →
DIY Shiplap Headboard My husband and I are about to buy a king size bed and with a king size bed we will need a king size headboard. I don’t even think about heading to the store to find a … Continue Reading →
Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder Don’t you love easy projects? Well today I have a super simple project, a chicken feeder bird feeder. If you have 5 minutes, you can make this project. You’ll only need a few supplies….a small mouth … Continue Reading →
Wine Box Cover Welcome back. Today I’m sharing with you a project my oldest son made for his Aunt, a reclaimed wood, box wine cover. While he was making the cover, he did think of me and took a bunch … Continue Reading →
Display Collectibles with Easy Pallet Wood Shelf I have easy projects that take only minutes to create and harder projects you may be working on for days. This is one of those easy projects, a pallet wood shelf to house … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Cream Separator Pendant Lamp Have you had a chance to create an upcycled pendant lamp yet? And if not, why not? There’s no actual wiring required. The hardest part will be finding the object that you want to convert. … Continue Reading →
Chalkboard Serving Tray I have a super easy project for you today but you may have to wait for Thrift stores to reopen before you can get your supplies. I used an old metal serving tray but frankly, any smooth, … Continue Reading →
Carved Wood Wall Art Welcome back friends. I know the world has been turned upside down but I hope you are all healthy, washing the heck out of your hands, staying far away from your friends, not touching your face … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Candle Holder My oldest son is an architect and often his company will acquire a house where the previous homeowners have left some odds and ends behind. And sometimes what is left behind is perfect for someones mom to … Continue Reading →