Build a wishing well burn barrel from an old washing machine drum
Why buy an expensive, decorative fire pit for your yard when you can have something as impressive by upcycling an old (cheap) washing machine drum? Take a look at this wishing well! This DIY fire pit is another example of creativity, function and beauty. And what’s great about it is that it is also simple, making it […]
How To Build A Double-Decker Drum Composter
Making compost is a great way to reduce your household waste and improve your soil quality at the same time. This double-decker drum composter is a sturdy, rodent- and rot free container for all your compost. And it allows you to easily turn your compost which helps it breakdown faster. Click on any image to […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
How to make an attractive planter from an old tire
Want a really big flower pot in your garden? Here’s one recycling project you might want to try… turn an old tire into an attractive planter! This tire recycling project may seem challenging but the idea is simple, and you can always get help from friends with the most difficult steps. You can also get smaller tires if you want -they’re […]
Turn an Old Nightstand into a Play Kitchen
Here’s another upcycling project for those of you who want to give the little kids an awesome kitchen set to play with… Build one with an old nightstand! Don’t have an old nightstand? You can easily find one from secondhand stores, the flea market or perhaps a garage sale market in your area. And while you’re at it, look […]
