Raising chickens in your own backyard has become increasingly popular over the years, and for good reason. Keeping chickens can provide fresh eggs, fertilizer for your garden, and even reduce household waste. If you are considering starting your own backyard … Read the rest
Reusing Disposable Items
There are a lot of things we buy from the store and use on a daily basis that are marked as “disposable”, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we need to throw them away. A lot of disposable products can be … Read the rest
A Huge List of the Many Uses for Dixie Cups
Did you know that Dixie Cups were originally invented to stop the spread of communicable diseases? While their original use was to be a single use disposable product, they have evolved into being a very convenient option to have in … Read the rest
Refinished Card Catalogs
How many of you remember the card catalog? If you are lucky enough to come by one, you are definitely up on your luck! Though they may be hard to come by, they are a very beautiful piece of furniture … Read the rest
10 Ways to Re-Use Old Ladders
I don’t know about you, but I love the look of an old ladder. It’s very rare to come by a brand new wooden ladder anymore, and the way they used to make them is just simply adorable. Did you … Read the rest
Making Halloween Luminaries From Recycled Items
Creating a set of luminaries to line your walk way on Halloween night can be just the extra little touch that you home needs to attract those adorable little trick or treaters. This list of 30 ideas will leave your … Read the rest
Make Your Own Halloween Spell Book: with a free printable
Finding old vintage books is not always easy. A lot of thrift stores seem to be picked over quite quickly and there is an even more rare chance that you will find a neat old spell book. This fun post … Read the rest
Are you properly freezing your produce?
‘Tis the season for preserving all of you fruits and vegetables. How do you do your food preservation? There are many different options from canning to drying and even freezing, but there are certain ways you need to do each … Read the rest
Make a 3-D Pumpkin Gallery Wall
Pumpkins are everywhere in the decorating world and today we have brought you another great idea to add to your Fall decor. These adorable 3-D pumpkin frames are simply irresistible and can easily be customized to fit your own color … Read the rest
Make A Wreath From Your Old Canning Lids
I had the big project today of canning peaches, and while in the process, found a lot of my canning lids (rings) have become quite worn throughout the years. Some are starting to rust while others have some dents in … Read the rest
100 Ideas For Your Broken Items
Some of us just have this built in reasoning set into our brains that there is absolutely no reason to part with an item just because it’s simply “broken”. The crafter in us knows that there is some other way … Read the rest
Sharpie Makeovers
Who knew a permanent marker could have so many possibilities? With tips and ideas of things from furniture updates to updating your wardrobe and even home décor, this post is one that has endless potential. See which of these 34 … Read the rest
20 More Ideas to Decorate For Autumn
Are still trying to find that perfect balance between living in your home and decorating, yet still wanting to add a touch of the current holidays and seasons? It’s definitely not an easy task to achieve and can sometimes be … Read the rest
Affordable and Easy DIY Patio Accents
If you are like me, you would love to have a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space. Somewhere to sit and relax in the quiet cool evening and just have a minute to yourself enjoying the fresh air. However, creating the … Read the rest
Are You Recycling Your Old Containers?
Whether you have a collection of favorite containers, or just want to find a way to try to get a bit more organized, this post from Buzzfeed is a must read for you! Upcycling a container is not only cost … Read the rest