Quite a few clever DIY crafters and designers have published their alternatives, all of which involve making tree-shaped crafts out of old stuff that they already own. As a home improvement editor, I ...

Instead of throwing your empty tubs of moisturizer away, repurpose them for DIY recycled plant pots. Here's how to make one. Throwing away old moisturizer tubs can feel like a total waste. They’re ...

A lot of things can be recycled, including furniture, decorations and accessories. In one way or another, they can all be ...

All of that leftover metal, wood, fabric, and tile can find a new home—if you know where to look. If you’re doing your own renovations or just working on some projects around the house, you'll find ...

Turning something ordinary into an extraordinary holiday decoration is just about as fun as it gets, and it's a great way to make more meaningful festive accessories for your home, too. These DIY ...

Calling all bird lovers! Welcome feathered friends into your yard with this DIY bird housemade from a reused crate. We spotted this bird-friendly DIY special over at Espirit Cabane, and it provides a ...

Many people recycle old aluminum cans so that they are diverted from landfills and reused to make a variety of items. But if you’re a fan of DIY projects, you might consider saving those cans and ...

Plastic bags can be knitted together to form a durable, up-cycled plastic rug. I turn plastic into excellent DIY doormats. I use newspaper bags, bread wrappers and anything flexible that can be cut ...

As a home improvement editor, I witness the amazing panoply of DIY crafts and decor that come to the surface of the blog-o-sphere this time of year. Ornaments made from old car parts? Check. Mantel ...