Transform An Old Plastic Bottle Into A Thrifty Lampshade On A Dime With This DIY
There's seemingly no end to the ways you can upcycle bottles for home decor. Create a pendant light with a 1-gallon bottle, some craft supplies, and scissors.
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Turn Old Wood Pallets Into Hanging Planter Boxes With A DIY
This DIY hanging planter project is inexpensive, doesn't require a lot of time to make, and can make organizing your plants a rewarding creative endeavor.
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Retire Your Old Towel Rack: The Modern Alternative From Amazon
This product doesn't look like your standard bar towel rack. Made of metal, its shape is minimalist and you can even repurpose it for other bathroom items.
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Stop Tossing Paper Towel Tubes: Turn Them Into Mini Baskets Instead
These easy-to-make mini baskets have endless uses in home decor. You can add them to a fall tablescape or mantel vignette, or fill them with candy for guests.
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Turn An Old Egg Carton Into Retro Hanging Wall Décor With A DIY
A paper egg carton not only has an interesting shape but also texture, both of which are key to this DIY retro wall décor. You can customize it by size, too.
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Old Toasters From This Era Might Be Hiding A Serious Health Risk
So many cool vintage items can add style to a home, like an old toaster. But before you add one to your counter, learn how these appliances were once made.
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Turn Old Blinds Into A Modern Mirror Art Piece For Your Home
A beautiful, artsy mirror can get pretty expensive; why not do one yourself? Repurpose a set of old blinds and get yourself a new decor piece for your home.
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Craft A Stunning Entryway Statement Piece Using Dollar Tree Items And A Lampshade
This DIY transforms a plain lampshade and a few Dollar Tree items into a one-of-a-kind lamp that'll add style to any tabletop. It's easy to make and customize.
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Don't Hang Towels On The Rack Above The Toilet: The Cuter Idea For Your Bathroom
For those who desire a more decorative splash in their bathroom than their landlord allows, this handy solution involving your towel rack is worth trying out.
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Ditch Ordinary Spice Racks: A Wood Pallet Is All You Need For Cheaper DIY Pantry Storage
With just a few simple woodworking tools, wooden pallets can be turned into almost anything, like a practical, rustic spice rack for your country-style kitchen.
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Keep The Bees In Your Yard By Providing The Simplest DIY House From Bamboo Sticks
In the garden, bees are your buzzy beneficial friends, and it's easier than you think to build them an appealing DIY home using bamboo sticks.
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Use Cinder Blocks For Incredibly Easy-To-Build Fireplace Wood Storage
Cinder blocks and two-by-fours are super affordable building materials, and you can use them to create a nifty storage solution for firewood in a no time flat.
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Dump Your Billowy Bathtub Curtain For A Stylish, Space-Saving Alternative From Amazon
Many homeowners are happy to spend money on renovations to upgrade their bathroom aesthetic. This cool Amazon find can help you achieve this on a budget.
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Gardener Transforms Scrap Paper And Cement Into A Rustic Planter With An Impressive DIY
Large planters don't come cheap. Thankfully, you can make your own using paper destined for the trash, along with concrete, Styrofoam, and a plastic flower pot.
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No Toilet Paper Holder? Make One From Old Lids And Wood Dowels
This freestanding DIY toilet paper holder makes for the perfect way to hold your TP without having to drill holes in a wall or leave it open on the toilet.
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Turn Old Toilet Paper Tubes Into A Clever Yet Simple Solution For Seed Storage
Do you save the seeds from the plants in your garden at the end of every growing season? Help them last until next spring with this nifty toilet paper tube DIY.
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Replace Your Boring Shower Curtain: A Vintage Style Alternative From Amazon
If you're decorating your bathroom in a retro style, you'll want a period-appropriate curtain to serve as a focal point, and this Amazon product fits the bill.
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Every House Had It In The 1800s — The Valuable Cast Iron Pan That Collectors Dream Of Finding
Cast iron cookware evolves, but its presence in the kitchen is timeless. This unique pan style was trendy centuries ago, when it served a very specific purpose.
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It Was Only Sold For A Year — The Discontinued CorningWare Color To Look For Secondhand
This simple yet rare CorningWare pattern isn’t a pattern at all — instead, it’s a versatile and cheery solid color, only produced for a year in the late ‘60s.
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Skip The Towel Rack: Upcycle An Old Lid Into A Simple Storage Solution
If you’re looking for a creative solution to keep your towels off of counters or standard boring towel racks, this simple customizable DIY is worth a try.
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Not A Skillet — The Valuable Cast Iron Kitchen Tool That Collectors Dream Of Finding
If you’re a vintage cast iron collector, this rare kitchen tool could be the next thing to add to your wishlist — and it’s more valuable than you might think.
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Goodbye Traditional Paper Towel Holders: There's A Cuter DIY Way To Keep Them Off The Counter
Paper towel holders get the job done, but they often look bland and take up counter space. This charming DIY can help, and even adds bonus storage.
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Washing Machines Of The Past Would Look Unrecognizable To Shoppers Today
Technology has driven home appliances to evolve over time, and washing machines are no exception — and they’ve changed more than you might think.
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Don't Toss Old Nursery Pots: Give It A Budget-Friendly Upgrade With This DIY
If your old nursery pot is a bit of an eyesore, you can turn it into a sight for sore eyes. Use these cheap materials to give it a colorful makeover.
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Ditch The Bird Bath: Attract Bees And Butterflies With This Clever DIY
Bird baths, while offering a place for birds to drink, can be difficult for bees and butterflies to use. Instead, try out this easy DIY water dish to help.
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Upgrade A Simple Bread Pan Into A Rustic Planter Box With An Artsy DIY
If you've got an old bread pan you don't know what to do with, you don't have to throw it out. You can DIY it into a beautiful rustic planter box.
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Upcycle Old Detergent Bottles Into The Cutest Storage Baskets With A DIY
Need some new, stylish baskets for organization? Empty bottles of detergent from your laundry room could serve as the base for this simple DIY.
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