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Turn Hanging Planters Into an Attractive Outdoor Light

Turn Hanging Planters Into an Attractive Outdoor Light

By Justin Weinger 9 Comments

You don't have to pay hundreds of dollars to get an attractive outdoor light.  You just need a little creativity and know-how. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Repurposing

How To Make A Toilet Paper Tube Wreath

How To Make A Toilet Paper Tube Wreath

By Justin Weinger 10 Comments

This has been a project that you have undoubtedly seen floating around Pinterest in one form or another for quite a while and if you are not already saving toilet paper tube rolls then it might be a little while longer before you get to making this. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Repurposing

Transform Old Bottles Into Beautiful Home Decor

Transform Old Bottles Into Beautiful Home Decor

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

Want to change up some of your home decor but not spend a lot of money? Take a look around and see what you have available to use. If you have some empty old bottles in the recycling and some spray paint, then you're in luck, and can very quickly put together an arrangement that is appealing to the eye and the pocketbook. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Repurposing

22 Nifty Ways to Reuse Stuff You Probably Already Own

22 Nifty Ways to Reuse Stuff You Probably Already Own

By Justin Weinger 7 Comments

The following is a guest post by Patrick Garmoe from Tiperosity. It’s kind of a shame don’t you think, of all the stuff in your home that gets tossed, purely due to lack of finding a good home once that item’s initial purpose is complete? I’m part of a team compiling tips on what to do with all that old stuff. When I was writing a list of great people and blogs that help people eek more our of their money and stuff to share our tips with, I naturally thought of Christina and her Northern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Repurposing

6 Crafts With Wine Corks

6 Crafts With Wine Corks

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

Making crafts with items you are re-purposing is a wonderful way to save some money and cut down on waste that might have gone in the trash. One thing you can re-purpose are wine corks. These ideas for six crafts with wine corks are sure to inspire you. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Repurposing

Upcycled Bathroom Storage Containers

Upcycled Bathroom Storage Containers

By Justin Weinger 7 Comments

I decided to use some jars and candlesticks to make some new upcycled bathroom storage containers. I wanted to add a little sparkle and bling to may bathroom and by purchasing some $1 bags of glass stones from Wal-Mart and re-purposing other items I was able to do it for very little money. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Repurposing

How to Turn 2 T-shirts Into a Dress

How to Turn 2 T-shirts Into a Dress

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

My daughter is always wearing dresses or skirts and we seem to never have enough of them. This project allows you to turn 2 t-shirts into a dress with a little creativity and an afternoon. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, Repurposing

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