DIY Pallet Headboard

Here’s another great creation made from recycled pallets. Also another proof that one doesn’t have to be a professional to create something impressive for the home! This headboard was made by an amateur DIYer who is just beginning to learn wood work. His strategy – to go for beautiful yet inexpensive reclaimed wood. Clever! Click on any image to […]

How to make a mason jar lamp

Mason Jar Lamp

Here’s a lamp you can easily alter to set the ambiance of your room! It’s also a seriously easy DIY project! ;) This DIY mason jar lamp is perfect for those who want to keep it simple. And the mason jars are easily replaceable so that if you want a slight change to suit your mood, […]

Build a bike rack from recycled pallets

Pallet Bike Rack Featured Image

Here’s an easy recycling idea for the bike enthusiasts… If you don’t have a bike rack or stand for storing and keeping your bikes organized yet, then build one using pallets! This pallet project is very simple and it doesn’t matter if you’ve got big bikes or kiddie bikes (or both). Most pallets will fit any regular […]

Turn an entertainment center into a kids’ armoire

Old Entertainment Center Kids Armoire Featured Image

Here’s a nice idea for the kids, especially the girls – an old entertainment center turned into a dress up closet! We’ve already featured a DIY play kitchen out of an old entertainment center, but this is a repurposing project you can do if your youngsters enjoy dressing up more than cooking! All you have to do with your […]

DIY Fire Pit With Custom Cap Stone

Do you like the idea of being able to unwind in your outdoor space after a hard day’s work? Spending some outdoor time during the night will be much more enjoyable if there is a fire pit to keep you warm. Here’s a fire pit project that allows you to personalise the edge. If you […]

How to make a trash can root cellar

Trash Can Root Cellar

Why use a refrigerator to store vegetables during the winter when you can make use of the natural (and free) cold weather temperature with a root cellar? Root cellars come in different types, sizes and costs. It doesn’t always have to mean big investment or big project and this trash can root cellar is a good option if […]

The Transatron Project by Patrick Buckle

Having purchased a small vacant block of land I was keen to find an affordable and comfortable solution to make use of the beautiful mountain location and escape the city for weekends and holidays. After a career of building things to be delivered quickly and efficiently in theatre, I began a search for compact and […]

How to repurpose an old chair into a dog bed

Repurposed Old Chair Dog Bed Main Image

Owning a dog can be expensive, but pampering them doesn’t have to add to that expense! If you want a fabulous bed for your best mate, you only need to get an old, cheap chair… By repurposing an old chair your dog can have a beautiful bed of its own! It’s an easy repurposing/upcycling project, requiring only some quick modifications […]

Glass Jar Greenhouse

Glass Jar Greenhouse

Want to build a greenhouse in your backyard? If you have access to plenty of glass jars, you can use them for a very cheap building project! Start asking your friends and neighbours for empty jam jars. You can also ask your local restaurants and take-aways to keep bottles for you! This greenhouse costs almost nothing depending on the materials you […]