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Junkyard finds often make awesome DIY home decors. Scavenged materials can help make your home’s interior look unique, unlike the cookie cutter styles that you often see in magazines these days. If you’re lucky, you can even find a bit of history in junkyards, as some people throw away broken antiques in favor of more modern furniture. The best part? Junkyard finds … Read more
Does your home need an upgrade? When it comes to home improvement, you don’t have to spend thousands on renovations. Here are some quick, easy, and affordable changes you can make that will have a huge impact on your home. The best part? Each hack costs $1 or less. Shine cracked sofas with shoe polish Leather sofas … Read more
Are empty milk jugs piling up in your kitchen? Milk jugs are the perfect DIY material as they are flexible, lightweight and sturdy. You can recycle these everyday containers in a lot of ways. Turn milk jugs into decorations, re-purpose them for gardening or storage, or make them the basis for a craft project for kids! Folks from Homeandgardeningideas.com gathered 15 smarts ways … Read more
Here’s another amazing way to recycle old tires: turn them into these amazing planters. Smaller tires can be transformed into hanging baskets and will look gorgeous with flowers or air plants. You can also start a mini vegetable garden using bigger tires. Paint them in a variety of colors and no one will guess that these garden accessories were made from … Read more
Have you ever heard about brown bag flooring? The tutorial is so easy, and you can ask kids to help you out. Here’s an easy tutorial for creating a unique and budget-friendly brown paper bag floor. It’s a fun DIY project that gives your floors a warm, textured look, perfect for any space. Materials You’ll … Read more
This DIY Light Bulb Terrarium is an amazing combination of organic and inorganic materials. You can creatively recycle a light bulb creating a green globe of flower pots or mini terrarium. For amateur botanists, this terrarium is super easy to make and low-maintenance. What you need: Light bulbs Pebbles Water Plants If you don’t want … Read more
A garden book is a unique and crafty way to place a miniature garden in your home. It is a great way to recycle those hardbound thick books that you don’ need or read anymore. It will surely be an instant conversation piece. Read on to find out how to add this charming accessory to your … Read more
Getting bored of your dull lampshade in your room? Are you planning to buy a new one? Try this DIY project and bring a creative twist to your old lampshade. Redecorate the lampshade and brighten the room with city lights. What you need: Old lampshade Straight pin Tape Black cardboard paper Take the old lampshade and … Read more
Being organized at home lets you put things in order and makes it easier to look for them when you need them. You can always go to the store and buy some organizers or storage kits to help you organize the clutter, but there are also DIY projects that you can do yourself so you … Read more
You can create a fascinating look of stained glass with different glass colors and a bit of perseverance. This DIY stained glass mosaic jar is absolutely a lovely vase, brush or candle holder. Reuse those jars and achieve that decorative look for your room. What you need: Glass jar/bowl Vinegar Cotton Glass color (various colors) Ruler, pencil and paper … Read more