How To Make a First Flush Diverter: DIY Roof Washer
One of the most effective ways to improve the quality of your harvested rainwater is by installing a first flush diverter or "roof washer."
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DIY Ideas & Projects
Get inspired with these creative and practical ideas for reusing, repurposing, and upcycling everyday items and some unusual ones, too.
Aug 156 min read
How To Filter Rainwater: 5 DIY Methods for Home Use
With a few simple, cost-effective do-it-yourself methods, you can ensure your harvested rainwater is clean and safe for various uses.
Jun 610 min read
How To Make Creative Raised Garden Beds: 12+ DIY Ideas
Embrace the charm of your garden’s vertical dimension with raised garden beds—a creative solution that marries form with function.
May 49 min read
What Is ICF Block? A Sustainable Building Solution
This innovative building material combines the strength of concrete with the insulating properties of recycled foam.
Apr 68 min read
7 Homemade DIY Compost Bins & Piles
In this guide, we'll explore various DIY composting methods, providing basic instructions and composting tips along the way.
Jan 2820 min read
How To Build a Backyard Cob Oven
An ancient building material composed of clay subsoil, sand, and straw in varying proportions, cob can last hundreds and even...
Jan 96 min read
How To Use and Repurpose Pine Needles for Home and Garden
Here are some of our favorite practical and creative ways to put brown and fresh pine needles to work, from mulching to making tea.
Dec 18, 20237 min read
Building a Scrap Wood Owl House
Build it, and they will come. At least, that’s what we hoped. And it worked!
In fact, much of our oddly, often trapezoidal-shaped
Nov 30, 20235 min read
How To Make Fire Logs From Leftover Coffee Grounds
Here’s functional and aromatic way to put spent coffee grounds to use that will also enhance your winter nights or chilly mornings.
Nov 30, 20234 min read
12 Ways to Reuse Leftover Coffee Grounds
Disclaimer: I get a commission for purchases made through some of the links in this post. Written by Deb Kingsbury Living on a 36-acre...
Nov 30, 20236 min read
The Art of Pallet Reclamation: How To Take Pallets Apart
Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of taking apart and preparing pallets for reuse, repurposing, and upcycling.
Nov 29, 20239 min read
Repurposing Wooden Pallets
50 Creative & Functional DIY Pallet Wood Projects for a More Frugal Home & Garden
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