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Awesome Recycling Project: Buy an Old Traffic Light and Turn it into Game Room Décor

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Want to go green with a fun recycling project? How about red, yellow, and green? When I was eight years old, my dad bought me an old traffic light for my birthday. He and I later painted it, fixed it up, and got it working again. It soon became part of my bedroom décor and almost 25 years later still adorns my home. At the time, he bought it for me because I had a love (and still do) for traffic lights. But, beyond being one incredible birthday gift, it also reminds me that municipalities … [Read more...]

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Two-Color, Solar Powered, SunJar-Like Lamp Review

With summer fast approaching, I know I am looking forward to warm evenings spent out on my porch... maybe a good brew in hand as well. Now as the light fades off into the night, wouldn’t it be great to have a lamp to set the ambiance that you could turn on that wouldn’t waste energy? Yeah, I think it’d be pretty cool too. … [Read more...]

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How To Transform an Old Tomato Cage Into a Funky Outdoor Lantern

With the new year, brings some chilly weather outside, at least where I live. If you’re looking for things to do while bundling up and keeping warm inside, why not work on creating something for those warmer months? I’m talking about repurposing a tomato cage into a funky, personalized outdoor light. How cool is that? Even though it seems like spring and summer are far away, time has a tendency to sneak up on us and eventually it’ll be that time of year. With your personalized … [Read more...]

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Real vs Fake Christmas Tree Showdown

With Christmas coming up I bet you have already put your Christmas tree up. However, if you’re like me and a little late in putting up the tree and decorations this year than the question of whether to buy a fake or real tree might be crossing your mind. Before you go out and buy one, here are a couple of things you might want to consider. … [Read more...]

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Save Energy and Money With a Timer for Your Christmas Lights

With Thanksgiving right around the corner (because it's tomorrow, after all),I know a lot of us are starting to get the urge to pull those Christmas decorations out of the attic. ...or maybe you already have them up. Even though money can get tight this time of year, we still hang Christmas lights on and in our homes that are going to make our energy bills a little higher. How much sense does that make? Luckily, there is a quick and easy way to make your Christmas lights save you money … [Read more...]

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Turn Your Old Sneakers Into Funky Solar-Powered Lights

If you’re like me then you probably have an old pair of shoes lying around the house that you just can’t part with. Why not turn those beloved old shoes into something that you can use or just help add style to your casa, solar-powered street lights. I know you’re probably wondering “how in the world did a company think to merge these two things and come up with such a cool product”. … [Read more...]

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How To Turn A Shipping Pallet Into A Hanging Outdoor Chair

We love shipping pallets. They're versatile, sturdy, easy to work with, and are in ample supply. Check out this great DIY tutorial on how to turn a shipping pallet into a hanging (not to mention comfy-looking) chair. [Via ReNest] … [Read more...]

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Make Wall-Mounted Vases From Empty Wine Bottles

What's the one thing you're sure to have in ample supply after the various Christmas festivities and New Year's Eve parties? Empty liquor bottles. Sure, you could send them on their way to the recycling station, but I'm a much bigger fan of giving old things new life through some simple DIY. Back in August we showed you 4 DIY ideas for empty wine bottles (which went on to be one of our most wildly popular posts of 2009), but today we're adding one more idea to that list. The project: … [Read more...]

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Recycled Plates With A Purpose Are Both Charitable and Beautiful

Are you looking for a great belated Christmas gift to give someone (or yourself)? Check out Plates With a Purpose by Riverside Design.These plates are creatively and beautifully crafted from recycled glass and non-toxic color and are sure to make your 1st party of the new year a smashing success.As wonderful as their non-toxic and eco-friendly construction is, the real triumph of these plates is that Riverside Design donates 15% of Plates with Purpose proceeds to partner chapters of various … [Read more...]

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When LED Christmas Lights are NOT The Greenest Choice

What's the easiest way to make your Christmas decorations greener? Most people would say, "That's easy, use LED Christmas lights instead of normal mini lights." But then again, most people might actually be wrong. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE fan of LED lights...but I still don't have them on my house this year. Why not?   … [Read more...]

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