Repurposing Household Items

Repurpose your vintage cordial glasses and saucer plates to make this pretty pedestal. A perfect craft to display your spring flowers.

Upcycle your vintage-looking wire milk crates into a DIY milk crate table. An old crate can be transformed into a beautiful piece of outdoor decor.

Create a unique art project for your home by making a DIY mobile hanger using metal wire hangers and leftover art materials from your home.

If you’ve ever wondered how to decoupage napkins on plastic, check out these great tips and suggestions for what NOT to do.

At a budget-friendly splash of red and whimsy to your Valentine’s decorating with a Big, Bold Heart craft made from upcycled toilet paper rolls.

With the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves, Jane and Sonja, the new owners of The Boondocks Blog.

Is it better to buy than DIY? You be the judge! Read all about the craziness I went through to save $7 and make a winter gnome myself.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I know many of you are getting ready for this most blessed of holidays. While we don’t …

Save money in transforming your child’s bedroom to a teen appropriate space with these upcycled and repurposed budget-friendly teen bedroom ideas.

Sometimes good things come to those when they least expect it.  I had been wanting to make a wall art decoration piece for ages but …

Spring may not be right around the corner but after such a harrowing winter I think we could use a little pick me up! Today …

It is that time of the month again when I join my friends from all over the world.   I am talking about the International Bloggers …

Now that December is finally here we have no excuse not to go full on Christmas decorating and craft making.  ​I made this ornament for …

It is the tenth of the month and that means it’s time for me to join my friends on Ten on the Tenth for another project.  …

Make an easy DIY wreath using colorful packing paper. It’s a simple way to upcycle wrapping paper, packing paper or even Kraft paper.

Make an easy DIY coffee bar with an upcylced glass tray that won’t take up too much space. This coffee station idea is practical and stylish.

It is the best time of the month again.  The time of the month that I always look forward to.  Yes it is International Bloggers …

Take a photo tour across the Brooklyn Bridge walkway and learn a little about its history! A must-see New York travel destination.

It’s my favorite time of the month again, with the International Bloggers Club challenge.  We are a group of friends from all over the world …

A few weeks ago I shared my wreath with you.  It was such a great wreath and oh so full … in fact those bells …

Disclosure: I was compensated for doing this post with product.  However, all the opinions stated here are my own. I only use products I love …

It is officially December and that means I can finally share my Christmas tree with you all.  This year I am joining a whole group of …

By now you must all know that fall is my favorite time of the year.  And during fall we have Halloween which is always so …

Well I finally finished that small space that I have been driving all of you crazy about.  Today I’d like to share the living/kitchen area …

I had an old chair -actually there were two of them – and a few years ago I took them and shortened the legs so …

Would you believe it is time for school to begin?  Why in fact schools have already started in many parts of the world.   I …

As I’ve mentioned before we are downsizing from a large apartment to a smaller one which is located right below the one we are in now. Today …

Upcycle vintage copper pots that you found in a thrift store or your basement. An easy DIY and learn from my mistakes on what NOT do to.

Learn how to make these easy DIY mason jar lanterns with pebbles. They’re perfect for outdoor patios or even a beach-themed wedding.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner I am scheming to get my kids to do right by me this year. I certainly cannot make a …