DIY Ideas

Pretty Rain Barrels: 3 Cheap DIY Rain Barrels That Actually Look Nice!

Looking for a cheap and easy way to build an attractive rain barrel? It’s way easier than you think! See 3 examples of pretty rain barrels: 1) Wooden rain barrels with rain chains, 2) Plastic rain barrels with potted plants, and 3) Ugly rain barrels with vines growing down the sides. These are all attractive rain barrels that you can make very affordably yourself

Tips For Watering Plants On Vacation – My 5 Favorite Ways To Water Plants While Away

You have to plan ahead how you’ll be watering plants on vacation even though you’re not there. Here are 2 really simple ways to water plants while away + 3 clever DIY solutions that you might want to try. My best ideas for watering house plants on vacation.

How To Throw An Ecofriendly Super Bowl Party, Regardless Of Team Colors

Make small, easy, fun changes to throw the greenest Super Bowl party on the block! We’ve got the best picks for beer, food, and homemade penalty flags.

Ecofriendly Holiday Tips: How Recycle Christmas Trees, Plants, Flowers & More

I love the holidays, but I also love Earth. That’s why I recycle Christmas trees, flowers & other organic materials that I use for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Here’s how…

3 Easy Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes For The Surprise Vegetarian Dinner Guest

What if you have an unexpected vegetarian dinner guest this year? Here are 3 quick & easy vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes to wow your dinner guests.

How To Make Your Own LED Halloween Lights – 2 Fun Ideas

Looking for some spooky ecofriendly Halloween decorations this year? Make your own Halloween LED lights! Here’s how…

6 Fun Ways To Recycle Mardi Gras Beads (Or Any Type Of Parade Beads)

Got Mardi Gras beads? You can reuse parade parade beads as gift wrap, a DIY chandelier, drink coasters, centerpieces, party favors – or just recycle them!

Free Materials For DIY Projects: Where To Get Free Pallets, Barrels, Landscaping Materials & More!

Here’s where to find free materials for all your DIY projects: free pallets, barrels, mulch, lumber, dirt, rocks, trees, plants, and seasonal craft items!

5 Recycled Art Projects And Gift Ideas Using Old Magazines, Newspapers & Phone Books

Recycled paper from old magazines, newspapers, and phone books can be put to good use by trying one of these 5 fun recycled art projects!

Eco Friendly Car Wash Supplies + 5 Ways To Save Water And The Environment!

Think an automatic car wash is eco-friendly? It’s not! 5 DIY car wash tips to save water AND the environment. Plus some of the best car wash supplies to try

Easy Fall Foliage Recycling Ideas: Ways To Reuse Autumn’s Colorful Leaves At Home

Looking for fun and rewarding ways to recycle your fall foliage? Here are 3 great ways to use fall leaves around the house.

Recycling A 1980s Kitchen: Green DIY Ideas To Make An Old Kitchen Look (Almost) New

Recycle your 1980s kitchen by giving it an affordable, green makeover! Simple DIY ideas to make your old kitchen look new again.

New Uses For Old Hub Caps: 3 Fun Ways To Reuse Hubcaps

If you’re crafty (even just a little), you can reuse hubcaps in several fun DIY projects. Here are 3 unique ways to reuse hubcaps & give them a new purpose.

Computer DIY: How To Remove An Old Hard Drive & Use It As An External Hard Drive

If your computer crashed (or died) like mine did, you can still recycle the hard drive. Here’s how to remove the hard drive & use it as a backup external hard drive

An Effective Natural Weed Killer Recipe That’s Cheap To Make And Easy To Use

For an inexpensive natural weed killer, try this simple & effective natural weed killer recipe: just salt, vinegar, and dish soap!

Green Living: 6 Ways To Build An Eco-Friendly House

Tips for building an eco-friendly house including special consideration for flooring, windows, roof, lighting, paint, and geothermal heating & cooling.

4 Cool Ideas For Reusing Glass Insulators From Telephone Poles And Power Poles

Enjoy glass insulators as much as I do? Have you tried reusing glass insulators in any of your DIY projects yet? Here are some fun ideas to get you started.

6 DIY Pallet Furniture Tutorials

With 2 billion shipping pallets are in use every day in the U.S. alone, it’s inevitable that some lay abandoned. Why not use them to make something awesome? Here are 6 DIY pallet furniture ideas to add some pizzazz — and practicality — to your outdoor living space.

Awesome Recycling Project: Buy an Old Traffic Light and Turn It Into Game Room Décor

Give yourself the green light on a fun recycling project that will liven up your game room or den: restore an old traffic light! See how I recycled one.

3 Important Considerations For Energy Efficient Remodeling

If you’d like to lower your utility bills, then these energy efficient remodeling tips should come in handy!

Seaweed Fertilizer: A Great DIY Natural Fertilizer For Your Garden

I’ve been gardening for many years. One of my annual keys to success is seaweed fertilizer. It’s one of the best natural fertilizers — especially if you live in close proximity to a beach where you can gather your own seaweed regularly.

Epic Pedal-Powered Snow Plow is Zero Energy and Back Friendly

Be ready for the next big snow with your very own pedal powered snow plow. Genius!

3 Ways to Air Dry Your Laundry In Any Space (or Any Season)

Rid your home of an energy-sucking monster and let the air dry your clothes. You can air dry your clothes in any size space or at any time of the year.

5 Green Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Looking for some creative and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day date ideas? These are sure to please your partner.

Eco-Friendly Homemade Cleaning Products: The Best Ways To Clean With Lemons, Cooking Oil, And Vinegar

You probably already have 3 of the most powerful cleaning agents in your kitchen pantry. Here’s how to use them.

Green DIY Project: Transform An Old Tomato Cage Into A Funky Outdoor Lantern

Tomato cages can be awkward to store once their purpose has been served. Why not turn them into a stylish pieces of decor instead?

The Best Christmas Present Of All: Give The Gift Of Yourself!

Giving the gift of yourself can be one of the most valuable gifts someone you love receives this holiday season.

Behind On Thanksgiving Cooking? Crock Pot to the Rescue!

Save energy, time, and reduce stress by cooking Thanksgiving staples in a crock pot.

Turn Your Old Sneakers Into Funky Solar-Powered Lights

Got an old pair of shoes you just can’t part with? Give them new life in the form of funky solar-powered lights

How to Make Your Own Lady GaGa Video Glasses

Be the hit of the Halloween party with these easy to make Lady GaGa video glasses.

Upcycle An Old Chair Into A Stylish Bathroom Shelf

Add some stylish shelf and towel space to your bathroom for the big fat price of NOTHING!

How to Make a Solar-Powered LED-Lit Walkway

Why not guide guests to your door via a solar-powered LED-lit glass paver walkway?

6 DIY Self-Watering Garden Systems

Don’t end up with dead flowers, herbs, or veggies because you forgot to water them. Check out these self-watering garden systems you can build yourself and on the cheap.

How to Make a Bike Crank Bottle Opener

Tasty, frosty beverages an an essential part of beating the summer heat. Grab an old bike crank arm and craft the best brew and bottle opener around.

How To Turn A Shipping Pallet Into A Hanging Outdoor Chair

Want to liven up your outdoor space? Try making some chic hanging chairs from shipping pallets!

Easy DIY Raised Bed Garden

Want to grow your own herbs and veggies? Here are the details on how to build a simple but beautiful raised bed garden.

Healthy Homemade Creme Filled Easter Eggs Recipe… Move Over Cadbury!

Move over Cadburry, this homemade organic creme filled Easter egg recipe is unbelievably easy on the diet.

4 Amazing Vertical Garden Designs For Growing Veggies In Any Space

Who says you need a lot of land to garden? All you have to do is plant vertically, not horizontally.

Guerrilla Gardening: 5 Fun and Easy Gardening Projects To Try

These fun gardening projects are worthy of a little bit of time during any beautiful weekend.

Everything You Need to Know For a Green St. Patrick’s Day

Whether you’ve been planning a St. Patrick’s Day party for weeks or you’re just throwing one together, here’s everything you need to know to keep it truly green.

Build Your Own Outdoor Pizza Oven For $20

How to build an incredible outdoor cob pizza oven for under $20.

How To Turn a Gourd Into A Creative Party Lamp

Simple, easy, and creative project to turn a gourd into a festive party light or chic accent lamp.

How to Build an Under-Counter Recycling System

Overcome the recycling challenge of having too little space to store those empty containers with this DIY under-counter recycling system.

Easy DIY Tennis Ball Photo Holder & Tennis Ball Can LED Lantern

These 2 ridiculously easy and creative projects are the perfect ideas to bring some flare to any space while reusing items that have outlived their purpose.