DIY pallet projects are the best repurposing projects. Here’s how to make an easy rustic pallet DIY shelf for home decor and storage. You start with something essentially scrap and can create something useful, quirky and sometimes even beautiful. The best thing is that it’s easy to get free pallets. Which takes the cost and…
Want to paint a fridge with a perfect finish so that it lasts? Here’s a 6 month update on a painted fridge makeover. If you’ve seen my painted fridge makeover, you’ll know how thrilled I was with the outcome. And I still love it. But there is an update to share. Here’s the original video…
This is a guide on how to stencil a decorative wall mirror. Check out these two creative mirror ideas and the lessons learned. You don’t see mirror stencils very often. I wondered if it could be done. And was there a reason why people aren’t making them? For this experiment, I stencilled two mirrors. The…
In need of a coat rack with a shelf DIY but don’t want to buy the normal, boring options? Here’s a great idea repurposing a ladder. What can you use to make a coat rack with shelf DIY? A ladder. It has two inbuilt shelves when it’s turned on its side. And is easy to…
Have glass bottles that you want to reuse or repurpose? Here’s how to decorate glass bottles with paint to make beautiful home decor. Empty glass bottles and glass jars have so much potential as DIY projects. So here are projects 5-7. A great way to try glass bottle painting in a creative way. Check out…
Want to reuse or repurpose old glass bottles? Here are 7 ways to paint glass bottles to make beautiful home decor. A classic way to reuse an old glass bottle is to place fairy lights in an empty wine bottle. And a great way to repurpose old jars could be a soap dispenser, candle holder…
IKEA is a great place for upcycling hacks. Here’s how to create an industrial DIY IKEA mirror without the price tag. This post may include affiliate links so you can easily find the products I love and use myself. If you purchase these products, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to…
You don’t need to buy new decor! You can redecorate plain decor and give it a fresh new look with paint and a little creativity. I have three decor projects to share today. Three ways to give a little bit more personality to some good quality pieces. It’s not always worth upcycling something. Some things…
Have a hose making your garden messy? Here’s an unusual way to hide a garden hose without spending money on a hose reel. Why am I talking about garden hoses on my upcycling blog? I don’t have green fingers. I use them for DIY instead. But I had a problem and upcycling found a way…
Have an old CD rack that you don’t use? Repurpose CD rack and make something beautiful. Here’s how to transform one into a jewellery holder. How often do you have something you don’t use anymore and think the only solution is to sell it or give it away? But what if you could keep it and…