10 Space-Saving Planter Ideas
Having greens inside the house makes it a more relaxing place to come home to, but not everyone can afford to grow as many as they want. Some just do not have the space in their houses, especially those who live in the city. A shame because they are the ones who need these practical decorations […]
Fun And Creative Crafts With Recycled Plastic Soda Bottles
Though we can’t say that everybody drinks soda, we’re sure that every household buys products in plastic bottle containers. Now before you throw away those plastic bottles, you might want to consider these creative upcycling projects. There are several great ideas out there, for small water bottles up to 2-liter soda bottles. Some are simply […]
DIY Solar Lights in Jars
These mason jar lights are definitely cute come night time. Admit it, seeing them in these photos makes you smile already! Now why not make a few for yourself? 🙂 Materials: Solar lights; the silver-topped ones show through the jar a little less Clamp style jar with a glass lid Glass frosting spray – you can […]
How To Make Biodegradable Newspaper Seedling Pots
What I dislike most about growing plants – or rather what I find scary – is transplanting seedlings. To me they are like newborn babies that you’d be afraid to carry for fear of breaking their soft bones or dropping them on the floor. Ooh! If you feel the same way about these baby plants, you’re going to […]
Fairy Gardens
Fairy gardens are popular for many reasons. Kids love them! They create interest in your garden. They’re a great landscape feature. They’re easy to maintain. And perhaps most importantly, they don’t take up a lot of space. This makes them perfect for small yards, apartment balconies or even as a mobile garden in your tiny home […]
DIY Mason Jar Lights
If you need elegant-looking lighting without having to spend big money, here’s one DIY project you might want to try. Indoor or outdoor, these lights are beautiful. Materials: Mason jar The socket you want to put the jar on A plastic or metal ring that fits your socket (to secure your jar lid to the […]
Plastic Bottle Planters
Here’s one way to recycle PET bottles. And while you are at it, bond with your kids by asking them to put faces on those grass seed planters. 🙂 Materials: Empty plastic bottles Scissors Nail or pen to create holes at the bottom of the bottle Soil Grass seeds Googly eyes or cardboard/paper and markers Glue […]
DIY Wind Chime
Save some money by making your own colourful wind chime from bottle caps 🙂 Materials: 40-50 pcs of bottle caps metal wire pliers with wire cutter hammer and a punch center piece (Anything you think you could use to hang the chains of caps – it could be a vegetable steamer, old CD’s, or a […]
Glass Bottle Torch
Make good use of those old wine bottles and create your own tiki torches at home! Materials: Empty Wine Bottle (or any beautiful glass bottles which have necks 1 inch in diameter) Teflon Tape 1/2 inch Copper Top Plate Connector (threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod) 1” Split Ring Hanger (threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod) 1/2” […]