Turn wine bottles into gorgeous succulent planters!
Do you want some small, easy to make, succulent planters for your home? Empty wine bottles are one of the most elegant materials you can use! The examples you see below show just how perfectly wine bottles and succulents go together… Cutting bottles can be difficult at first. If this is your first time doing a project with […]
How to make a bird feeder from a teacup
Birds consume thousands of insects. This is especially true in the spring – when they’re feeding their young. This makes them excellent for keeping pest populations under control. Seed-eating birds such as finches and sparrows also contribute to a healthy garden. They eat the seeds that otherwise grow into pesky weeds. Want to invite birds […]
Ten Green Coffee Table – from reclaimed timber and glass bottles
Another project by Roy Shearer of Zero Waste The base design for this table is released under a share-alike/attribution CC license by Zero-waste Design. I will happily make up kits to order for UK customers. Ten Green is a shelving and table system. It uses commonly available waste materials. The range started with shelving/table modules […]
How to turn a file cabinet into a desk
Thinking of throwing that rusty old file cabinet away? Stop right there. Being creative is to see things both for what they are what they can be, we always say. And sometimes, it pays to look with a little more imagination at the stuff we’re about to throw away. If you want to replace your […]
Pizza oven and patio heater combo!
Do you love to do outdoor cooking? If you do, we have a great idea for an awesome stove/cooking equipment made from old propane bottles for you. Here’s a DIY project you can do that serves two purposes – a pizza oven and a patio heater/brazier! So how does it work? Here’s the explanation from the owner-builder: “A fire […]
How To Build A Self Watering Vertical Garden
Vertical gardens don’t just look good. They are good for the environment, as well. They help to reduce the carbon footprint of a building by filtering pollutants and carbon dioxide. Vertical gardens also benefit those who live nearby as the overall quality of the air is improved. And gardening doesn’t get any ‘greener’ than this […]
How to build a gas tank room heater
Having a hard time working on projects during winter? The freezing cold weather can really slow down your progress, especially when your workshop doesn’t have heating. Well, here’s a DIY project that could warm you up – why not turn an old gas tank into a heater! :) This owner of this DIY project wanted to […]
Upcycled Backyard Kitchen
Anybody who has this kind of kitchen in their backyard will want to host backyard barbecues every weekend! This DIY kitchen is sure to make gatherings a lot more fun for everyone! And it’s made entirely from upcycled materials including the ubiquitous (yet very humble) pallet! You know the scene… you’re the host, everyone’s having fun […]
How To Build A Deck Kitchen
Love to cook, and being outdoors close to nature? Why not create a space that combines the best of both worlds! You don’t have to miss spending quality time with your friends and family because you’re in the kitchen busy cooking. An outdoor kitchen allows you to entertain while cooking for your guests. And you […]
Build a movie theater sofa from pallets
Who says building a movie theater at home requires a fortune? You can create your own cosy home theater for a song – by just sourcing a few pallets and matching cushions! What’s even better is that this project is very easy. No disassembly of pallets needed. You only need to restore each pallet by sanding it and giving it […]
