How to Construct Houses with Plastic Bottles

It may seem unbelievable but you can build houses out of plastic bottles filled with sand. These projects are made especially by NGOs from African countries. For example, the house from the video below was made by the Samaprman Foundation. The plastic bottles were gathered from trash ...

Turn Old Pallets Into A Chicken Coop

Making a chicken house by using recycled building materials is a handy and recommended technique. The workload isn’t very different from a conventional structure, but you will save plenty of money on the materials. Check out this project from Lone Grove, Oklahoma, which used 3 wood ...

DIY Project: Recycled Old Dresser Makeover

Having pretty looking furniture doesn’t always imply buying the most expensive stuff. You can turn 30 year-old furniture into a lovely piece that will look great in your home. The project featured in the photos involves an old dresser taken literally from the dump and transformed ...

Wire Spool Repurposed Into A Wine Table

Putting wooden pieces -that would otherwise go to the landfill- like pallets, to good use is not only a good deed to the environment but also one to other people. Transforming an ordinary piece into a work of art requires mainly creativity but also a careful eye to repurposing. The ...

DIY Sweater Mittens Out of an Old Sweater

Mittens are a must have accessory in winter, as cold won’t do any good to your soft hands. That’s why having a pair of gloves to keep your hand warm and protected should be a priority when going outside. If you like to update your wardrobe every season, you can try this ...

How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo [video]

How do you combine an educational activity with one that involves responsibility about our environment, you ask? The igloo made out of recycled milk jugs is the right answer. This is a very entertaining crafts project and it will be highly appreciated by your children, as you can ...

DIY: Bed Turned Into Bench

Are you searching for a piece of outdoor furniture to improve the look of your yard? Instead of spending quite a lot of money at the store, why not embrace the DIY concept and make exactly what you want and like? The next project will show you how to repurpose a bed frame into a lovely ...

How to Build a Barn

The next barn had such a big success and everyone liked it so much, that the owners dedicated an entire site to the construction. Since they were receiving so many questions about the barn, a website with all the information seemed a great idea. On the webpage you can find detailed ...

10 Creative Ideas to Decorate with Concrete Blocks

Do you know that concrete blocks can be used in other ways ? Here you will find 10 creative projects to decorate with concrete blocks.. Enjoy!
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