Some posts may include affiliate links. 15 Brilliant Ways To Use Grass Clippings Ugh mowing the lawn, one of the many chores I intensely dislike. Then comes yet another chore, ridding yourself of the grass clippings you just worked so hard to produce! But wait, according to the featured article below, there are at least …
Category: Recycle
Using Plastic Bottles to Create Boats
Using Plastic Bottles to Create Boats Plastic has become a major issue to our environment. One way of avoiding some of the damage our trash causes is to recycle and reuse it. Which is what Ismaël Essome Ebone of Cameroon is doing with his country’s plastic bottles and trash. He’s creating eco-boats for his countrymen. Not …
DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp
DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp What to do with those empty pill bottles? I hate throwing them away as they seem to be in perfect condition and surely must have a good alternative use. I have stored a number of small items in them, made the pill bottle survival kit for my vehicle, and even …
DIY Ammo Box Grill
DIY Ammo Box Grill I do like the recycling and reuse of an ammo box. They just seem too sturdy and useful to toss away if not being used as originally intended. I have seen them repurposed to faraday cages, storage boxes, and even a mini bar. This post has it’s reuse to being a …
Grain Silo Repurposed to Tiny Home
Grain Silo Repurposed to Tiny Home Another great recycling idea for housing. Using what is already in place just often makes sense not only cost wise, but for preserving the overall feel of the region. This cool little home made by repurposing an old grain silo does just that. It appears comfortable, usable, and keeps …
Recycled Old Grain Bins Converted into a Bed and Breakfast
Recycled Old Grain Bins Converted into a Bed and Breakfast Love, love, love projects like this where an old structure is given new purpose. In this case old grain bins were converted into a modern comfy bed and breakfast. This would be my idea of a great weekend get away. We get so caught up …
DIY Cinder Block Offset Smoker
DIY Cinder Block Offset Smoker Who doesn’t love smoked meats?? This kind of smoker project is great in today’s world and can be a literal life saver in a post SHTF world. Smoked meats are tasty any time and a frugal way to preserve meat any time. But after a major or a minor SHTF …
DIY Recycled Carport Greenhouse
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Recycled Carport Greenhouse There isn’t really any debate on how useful a greenhouse can be to your food security long or short term. But there are literally hundreds of types some commercially made and some DIY. This particular one uses a recycled old carport as it’s base. Part …
DIY Double Decker Recycled Swing Set Greenhouse
DIY Double Decker Recycled Swing Set Greenhouse I really like this idea. I like that it uses recycled materials but allows you to later reuse those materials as originally intended. As your own children or grandchildren out grow the swing set, you can convert it to a double decker green house and when the next …
DIY Urban Recycled Vertical Garden
DIY Urban Recycled Vertical Garden Phil Stamper-Halpin As you know I love a recycle project! If your garden is horizontally challenged or you just want to spruce up your landscape this is one method you can use and help the plant while your at it! I find it especially ideal for an urban environment …