Growing succulents is a great way to add a splash of color, even in the smallest spaces. Succulents are easy to grow, and once your succulent garden is established, they take very little water to mai...
A rain garden is a miniature eco-system that you can create right in your back yard! Its a small-scale oasis that doesnt take a lot of space, and once you have it set up, theyre cheap and easy to mai...
Last weekend, I volunteered at a super awesome event here in Atlanta: Atlanta Streets Alive! For four hours on Sunday, we closed busy North Highland Avenue to cars and opened it up to pedestrians, bi...
The Montana-based furniture company Vinoture uses reclaimed wine barrels from local wineries create stunning furniture pieces. The company sources used wine barrels from wine country in Oregon and Wa...
In many places, bamboo is basically a weed. I mean, seriously, the stuff just...grows. And spreads. You dont need a bunch of chemical fertilizers or a heavy watering schedule to grow bamboo, and it g...
This Saturday and Sunday, makers and DIYers from across the country will be showing their work, doing demos and leading how-to sessions at Maker Faire Bay Area. As a DIYer and maker, I have participa...
Instead of tossing your cardboard, you can reuse it to make fun cardboard crafts! Cardboard is pretty ubiquitous, isnt it? It seems like you cant buy many things without ending up with a bit of cardb...
Max McCurdo restores and recycles unwanted products into new and well-designed objects, from bathtub couches to washing-machine drum coffee tables. Similar to the work of Ramon Coronado, this cool re...
I am loving this whimsical little circus train that crafter Mer Mag made from old tea boxes and brightly colored duct tape! She and her boys got crafty and cut up some empty tea boxes from the pantry...
Were big fans of wine cork craft projects, and these sweet wine cork micro-planters combine corky crafts with another thing thats close to my heart: growing things! Over at Crafts Unleashed, you can ...
Were all about adding splashes of greenery to small spaces around here, and whether you have a big back yard, a tiny porch, or just a windowsill to work with, container gardening can help you do just...
Have you ever ridden your bike to an event only to find that theres nowhere to lock it up? Bike valets to the rescue! I spotted this bike valet service at Atlantas Sweetwater 420 Fest. My husband and...
So, youve made the leap and replaced those old incandescents with efficient CFL or LED bulbs instead. High five! But now youre stuck with a pile of useless old light bulbs. Boo! Whats a crafter to do...
Mothers Day is just over a week away, which means theres still time to buy handmade for your momma! Handmade gifts have heart, and there are so many handmade artisans out there that are not only maki...
Have you scored some awesome, vintage suitcases in your thrifting adventures? Here are some crafty ways to reuse them! I dont know about you guys, but vintage suitcases seem a little bit cumbersome t...
How freaking sweet are these recycled aluminum tiles? My husband and I were thinking about re-tiling our kitchen and bathroom, and these came up in my hunt for more eco-friendly options. It turns out...
Thanks to everyone who entered our Earth Month giveaway! We picked the winners this morning using a random number generator. Here they are! Our grand prize winner is Jesica. Congratulations! Since we...
To help you get started this Earth month, Dr. Energy Saver and Green Upgrader are hosting an "Energy Saving Basket" giveaway! Today is the last day to enter, so head on over to the giveaway t...
You know we love upcycling around here, so when the folks at MINIWIZ offered to send me their case for the iPhone 4 thats made from trash, I knew I had to take them up on it. The case is made out of ...
Can you imagine that 42 years ago people were hardly concerned about environmental protection? There were no laws to keep companies from dumping toxic waste into our waterways and industrial sites, s...
Its officially shorts weather around here, and that means super fun beach vacations and relaxing by the swimming pool! Swimsuits from the big box store tend to be bad news from a social and environme...
When you buy something new, packaging is usually just part of the deal. Whether its a set of dishes or a piece of IKEA furniture, that cardboard becomes useless after you unpack the box right? No way...
As a lover of shoes, it can be a real bummer when a favorite pair meets with a tear or fray. But have no fear: in a case like this you dont have to be a cobbler to remedy this pedestrian problem. G...
Getting ready to plant your spring garden? Whether you want to grow flowers, potatoes, or fruits and veggies, you want to make sure that you plan the most eco-friendly garden possible. That means ski...
Need more hidden storage? Hit the thrift stores and track down mismatched vintage suitcases to transform a boring bookshelf into a conversation piece for any room. I love a good vintage suitcase craf...
We talk a lot about conserving energy, but what about conserving water at home? Here in the U.S., we take clean safe drinking water for granted. In many places, people dont have this luxury. Its ofte...
Chances are you know by now that you shouldnt run the tap while youre brushing your teeth, but what about while youre washing your hands? The average person washes her hands between six and nine time...
by Craig Sams, guardian.co.uk There has been a huge effort to phase out the use of peat by both amateur and professional gardeners. Defra has been at the forefront, with support from B&Q. So it i...
Have you upgraded the light bulbs in your house to CFLs or LEDs? Now, youre staring at a pile of incandescent light bulbs and wondering what to do with them. They may be inefficient, but those old sc...
It was a warm winter in a lot of places, and that means were probably in for some insect invasions this spring. Last week, I shared some tips on getting rid of ants naturally and asked you guys to sh...
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