Tag: recycle

15 Brilliant Ways To Use Grass Clippings

15 Brilliant Ways To Use Grass Clippings

Some posts may include affiliate links. 15 Brilliant Ways To Use Grass Clippings Ugh mowing the lawn, one of the many chores I intensely dislike. Then comes yet another chore, ridding yourself of the grass clippings you just worked so hard to produce! But wait, according to the featured article below, there are at least …

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Using Plastic Bottles to Create Boats

Using Plastic Bottles to Create Boats

Using Plastic Bottles to Create Boats Plastic has become a major issue to our environment. One way of avoiding some of the damage our trash causes is to recycle and reuse it. Which is what Ismaël Essome Ebone of Cameroon is doing with his country’s plastic bottles and trash. He’s creating eco-boats for his countrymen.  Not …

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DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp

DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp

DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp What to do with those empty pill bottles? I hate throwing them away as they seem to be in perfect condition and surely must have a good alternative use. I have stored a number of small items in them, made the pill bottle survival kit for my vehicle, and even …

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Convert a Work Van into a DIY Camper

Convert a Work Van into a DIY Camper

Some posts may include affiliate links.   Convert a Work Van into a DIY Camper If you desire to travel, camp, or find you need to bug out in a smaller vehicle than a regular camper, this could be just the ticket for you! Especially if you’re an avid DIY’er. Dipa Das took an ordinary …

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DIY Vertical Garden Planter

DIY Vertical Garden Planter

DIY Vertical Garden Planter We all know the value of having a garden. Having a small space, a bad back, poor knees, limited mobility, children, or pets doesn’t have to hamper your ability to have a garden. You just need to do it a bit differently! Vertical gardening is one option. In this post we …

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DIY Ammo Box Grill

DIY Ammo Box Grill

DIY Ammo Box Grill I do like the recycling and reuse of an ammo box. They just seem too sturdy and useful to toss away if not being used as originally intended.  I have seen them repurposed to faraday cages, storage boxes, and even a mini bar. This post has it’s reuse to being a …

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Grain Silo Repurposed to Tiny Home

Grain Silo Repurposed to Tiny Home

Grain Silo Repurposed to Tiny Home Another great recycling idea for housing. Using what is already in place just often makes sense not only cost wise, but for preserving the overall feel of the region. This cool little home made by repurposing an old grain silo does just that. It appears comfortable, usable, and keeps …

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Recycled Old Grain Bins Converted into a Bed and Breakfast

Recycled Old Grain Bins Converted into a Bed and Breakfast

Recycled Old Grain Bins Converted into a Bed and Breakfast Love, love, love projects like this where an old structure is given new purpose. In this case old grain bins were converted into a modern comfy bed and breakfast.  This would be my idea of a great weekend get away. We get so caught up …

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DIY Urban Recycled Vertical Garden

DIY Urban Recycled Vertical Garden

DIY Urban Recycled Vertical Garden Phil Stamper-Halpin   As you know I love a recycle project! If your garden is horizontally challenged or you just want to spruce up your landscape this is one method you can use and help the plant while your at it! I find it especially ideal for an urban environment …

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DIY Tin Can Alley Vertical Gardening

DIY Tin Can Alley Vertical Gardening If your gardening is restricted by space limitations or if you simply want to brighten up your landscape with vertical gardening this is a neat inexpensive way to do it! If you are a gardener at any level you have probably seen pictures of this vertical gardening idea before, …

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