The recycle bin and trash can are receptacles that fill up with any number of things. Some of it is proper waste, of course, but you may be tossing things into these bins that could be crafted with. From wine corks to cardboard tubes, there are loads of recycled crafts and project ideas for items destined for these bins. Instead of tossing them out, however, perhaps one of these creative ideas will grab your attention and have you retrieving them from the bins.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
How To Select a Color Scheme for Your Home’s Interior
Selecting the wrong color scheme for your home can be a disaster. Your home is where you go to relax and unwind, and the wrong colors can negatively affect your mood and emotions. How do you select the correct color scheme for your space?Read more ›
How to Winterize Your Home To Save on Energy Costs
As we get closer to winter, preparing your home for colder months ahead through winterization is a necessary and practical approach for homeowners. Winterizing your home is an excellent way to safeguard it against the harsh effects of cold weather and to cut down on high energy expenses.Read more ›
DIY Wall Art from Thrift Store Finds
Filling up the vertical real estate in your home can be a daunting (and expensive task), depending on the wall space available. Hanging photos of family and friends is less popular than it used to be, now that all our pictures are digital. So, framed wall art and other hanging decor are more popular than ever. To keep things thrifty and on budget, here are some DIY wall art ideas to spark some creative approaches to decorating the walls in your home.Read more ›
DIY Projects for Backyard Birds
If you build it, they will come: true for baseball movies and true for backyard birds! Because if you have feeders, houses, and water sources, birds will definitely make their way to your yard. Here are a few DIY ideas to get you started.Read more ›
A Calendar of Upcycled Wreaths
Changing out the wreath on the front door as seasons change and holidays come and go is a fun and crafty way to mark time. And while traditional wreaths are lovely in their own right, door decor can be as quirky and clever as you like. If upcycled wreaths are more your style, then perhaps this collection will inspire you in the months to come.Read more ›
What to Do with Old Socks
Many households need a place to put socks. We all have a lot of socks passing through the laundry room on any given week. Most socks come out of the dryer and quickly find their match, but what about those sitting alone for months in the sock bin?Read more ›
Dressing Table Storage Ideas for Stress-Free Mornings
You will know how untidy they can become if you are lucky enough to have a dressing table. With these easy tips on organizing your dressing area, you will have a functional space up and running again to help prepare for your day. Dressing table storage comes in various forms and can create a space you love by organizing a home for everything.Read more ›
Upcycled Christmas Craft Ideas
The sales are starting, the lights are going up, and that can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming! And to celebrate this festive and glorious season, a few Christmas crafts are in order. And to keep everything thrifty and on budget, these Christmas craft ideas are all upcycled and repurposed.Read more ›
Living Room Ideas and Trends for 2024
Interior designers and home decor experts predict significant changes to living rooms over the next year. Multifunctional furniture, smart home devices, and biophilic design are trends experts predict to be huge in 2024.Read more ›