This simple DIY mirror upcycle idea is so easy (& cheap) to do. Learn how to turn ugly old plastic thrift store mirrors into beautiful and versatile decor pieces for your home. Hello, Kenarry friends! It’s Sam here from A Happy Home In Holland and I’m glad to be back (as always...
Well there’s not much of an explanation needed here. But honestly, who knows what you’ll find in a dumpster. Since others may not be smart enough or have the know-how to successfully upcycle, thenyoucan truly find some awesome treasures. Be prepared to be up against some c...
Rugsand carpets are difficult to recycle because they're made up of multiple components that can be extremely challenging to separate. But with the right equipment, it can be done. To recycle your old rugs and carpets, you'll need to find a specialty recycler (Carpet America Recovery Effort,...
UPCYCLEOLD FURNITURE Upcycling an old piece of furniture is great money saving tactic, but I also find it to be very gratifying when it prevents me from having to purchase a new piece of furniture. Painting or reupholstering a piece of furniture is an obvious example of upcycling, but think...
Upcycle a discarded old window into an attractive garden feature of a wonderful window herb planter. When a good friend recently had new windows, she would discard the hundred-year-old sashes she’d replaced. Luckily I managed to stop her! A first, Wendy was sceptical about my plans to tu...
Perfect for an entrance hallway, pallet wood can be used to create a rustic shelving unit. With your pallet disassembled and sanded, fasten the boards together and attach a shelf to the bottom. This can be finished with an industrial style light or a mirror. ...
The stove has seen a lot of heavy cooking in that time. The glass is actually very easy to keep clean and has protected the wallpaper well. What do you have on the countertops? They are oiled beechwood countertops. Is that a TV/ Mirror above the cooker? No, it is actually the ...
Repurpose and Upcycle Before buying new materials, see if you can repurpose items you already have. Old furniture, scrap wood, or metal can be transformed into a unique plant stand. Minimize Waste Plan your project carefully to minimize offcuts and waste. Use leftover materials for smaller proj...
Skill Building:Tackling a DIY headboard project helps you develop valuable skills such as woodworking, upholstering, and creative design. These skills can be applied to future home improvement projects. Sustainability:By choosing to DIY, you have the opportunity to repurpose materials or upcycle old ...
Maybe it’s time we all started scouring reclamation yards for those unique items that we can upcycle into modern furniture, and the next time you are in theDIYstore, when you look at plumber’s piping, try and imagine your next project....