DIY Ideas & Projects

Get inspired with these creative and practical ideas for reusing, repurposing, and upcycling everyday items and some unusual ones, too.

Rainwater Harvesting for Home Use: Frequently Asked Questions

Dec 30, 20247 min read

Sustainable Living

Rainwater Harvesting for Home Use: Frequently Asked Questions

Rainwater harvesting is a great way to reduce utility bills and create a backup water supply or even a primary water supply for your home.

Rainwater Collection: How To Keep Rainwater Barrels from Freezing

Dec 1, 20243 min read

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Rainwater Collection: How To Keep Rainwater Barrels from Freezing

With a few strategies and the right tools, you can keep your rainwater collection system functional and flowing all year.

Collecting Rainwater: DIY Water Tank Overflows

Nov 4, 20246 min read

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Collecting Rainwater: DIY Water Tank Overflows

This guide will walk you through various water tank overflow setups and how to make each type work in your rainwater harvesting system.

How To Make a First Flush Diverter: DIY Roof Washer

Aug 25, 20247 min read

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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."

How To Filter Rainwater: 5 DIY Methods for Home Use

Aug 15, 20246 min read

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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.

How To Make Creative Raised Garden Beds: 12+ DIY Ideas

Jun 6, 202410 min read

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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.

What Is ICF Block? A Sustainable Building Solution

May 4, 20249 min read

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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 6, 20248 min read

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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 28, 202420 min read

Sustainable Living

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...

How To Use and Repurpose Pine Needles for Home and Garden

Jan 9, 20246 min read

DIY Ideas & Projects

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

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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

How To Make Fire Logs From Leftover Coffee Grounds

Nov 30, 20235 min read

Leftovers

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.

12 Ways to Reuse Leftover Coffee Grounds

Nov 30, 20234 min read

Leftovers

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...

The Art of Pallet Reclamation: How To Take Pallets Apart

Nov 30, 20236 min read

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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

DIY Ideas & Projects

Repurposing Wooden Pallets

50 Creative & Functional DIY Pallet Wood Projects for a More Frugal Home & Garden