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reusing / repurposing

Got Mardi Gras beads? You can reuse parade parade beads as gift wrap, a DIY chandelier, drink coasters, centerpieces, party favors - but, don't recycle them!

Want cheap rain barrels that look nice? I've got 3 DIY ideas for you using wooden, plastic, and plain 'ol ugly barrels. Pretty rain barrels to make yourself

Found old glass insulators? Don't toss them! Discover 5 creative ways to repurpose them into unique candle holders, lights, and other DIY home decor.

Where to find free materials for all your indoor & outdoor DIY projects: free pallets, barrels, mulch, lumber, dirt, rocks, trees, and seasonal craft items!

Is it better to buy a real Christmas tree or a fake one? The answer may surprise you!

Wondering about the environmental impact of real vs. fake Christmas trees? Here's what I've learned... Fake Christmas tree vs. real Christmas tree facts.

9 budget-friendly ways to make an eco friendly house - from replacing plastic with natural materials to using eco friendly cleaning products & 7 other green home tips.

Want to go green at your home office? That's what I did. See how much money you'll save by changing a few things in your home office & making it ecofriendly

Recycling Fun

You can make recycling a lot more fun and less of a chore at home - for both adults AND kids! These 5 unique recycling ideas will make things a lot easier.

Green Coffee

Eco friendly coffee practices go WAY beyond just using green coffee beans. I've found a few clever ways to go green while drinking coffee. Have you tried these?

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!

Don't throw away that beautiful gift wrap! Discover over 30 creative ways to reuse wrapping paper for crafts, decor, organization, and more.

Toothpaste, cooking oil, lemons, vinegar, and baking soda are cheap, natural cleaning products you already have in your home. Use them as green cleaners!

reuse old photos

Have a bunch of old photos laying around and you're not sure what to do with them? Here are 3 creative ways to reuse your old photos.

reuse plastic pots

Don't throw away your old plastic gardening pots. Here are 3 simple and practical ways to reuse plastic pots. Talk about having a GREEN thumb!...

Before you toss out your old bedding, you need to check out these 4 fun, practical, and creative ways to reuse old sheets.

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.

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 an external hard drive

Trying to stop wasting water in the bathroom? Here are 3 ways to conserve or reuse bathroom water.