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Refinished Dresser: Going from Neon to Nice
I was looking for hardwood flooring on Craigslist when I came across a solid wood dresser that reminded me of my childhood furniture set for a bargain of $20… Needless to say we went to pick up the dresser when we picked up the flooring! Unfortunately this dresser was the colour of a traffic cone and looked as if it was likely to have several layers of paint to be scraped to get to bare wood, but the deal was so good I had to try. Sadly I forgot to take a before picture, but you get the idea. Supplies list Paint stripper Sander and sand paper Scraper Paint Linseed oil Drawer slides Handles/knobs I’d…
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Project DIY: Unexpected Spindle Upcycle
Today I’m sharing a project that was a lot of fun to do, though a little more complicated than my usual DIY projects. I had come across several old spindles in a secondhand shop, and, though I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them, decided to buy them anyway. Read on to find out about this unique upcycling project! The Project: Turning Antique Spindles into Cake Stands Why I Love It I love to decorate my table for occasions, and having a fun cake stand or two on hand makes it even easier to add height and colour to my table displays! The Plan Cut down the…
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Coffee Tin Craft Project – Try out this Easy DIY!
The brand of coffee I like to buy comes in solid tin cans. I had read somewhere about how they work great as a kitchen utensil holder and, since I needed one, started using my coffee tin for that purpose. But that got me thinking how there must be a way I could transform the tin to make it a bit prettier–enter in today’s coffee tin craft project! Coffee Tin Craft Project This coffee tin craft project is a really easy way to upcycle an item you might normally throw into the recycle bin. Recycling is great, but giving things a new life is even better! With this project, you…
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26 Great Ways to Reuse Your Glass Jars
I love saving glass jars from the recycle bin! They are so versatile for reusing, that I feel I can never have too many–though my cupboards tell me otherwise some days. Mason jars are probably the most popular jars for their esthetic, but I find it useful to keep all types and sizes of jars–everything from pasta jars to spice jars and everything in between. Inspiration for Reusing Your Glass Jars But what to do with them all? Jars can be used for so many things. I’ve got a list of 26 ways to use your glass jars to get you started. 1. Gift Wrapping I love finding creative ways…
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Eco-Friendly Ways For Disposing Your Unwanted Belongings
Now that you’ve spent all of this time decluttering, you have to figure out what to do with all of your stuff! In this post of our decluttering series, I have a variety of suggestions for more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your belongings. Give Your Items a New Home Second hand items are a great way to be eco-friendly, so I often try to shop for used items. When I’m decluttering, I also like to try and pass on my items–whether it’s through selling online, giving to a thrift store, or giving items away for free. Here are some ways to give your unwanted items a new home:…
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Plastic Free Gift Wrap
There are so many areas in our homes that create waste where we may not even notice it! Wrapping paper is one of those. Every time we wrap a present–whether it’s popping an item in a gift bag or using wrapping paper–we’re creating waste. Here are some ideas on how to minimize that waste with some practical and reusable wrapping ideas. With some simple ideas, you can easily use plastic free gift wrap. Plastic Free Gift Wrap Alternatives Some easy and fun ways to wrap your gifts in plastic free, zero-waste ways: Cloth–this could be anything from a tea towel wrapped around the gift and secured with a ribbon or…
