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How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

How to make a simple cat scratching post from a few scraps of lumber and old carpet.

Inexpensive Spring Decorating Ideas

Inexpensive Spring Decorating Ideas

How to brighten your home with a fresh new look for spring using a few simple, inexpensive home decorating tips.

How to Recycle Wooden Pallets

How to Recycle Wooden Pallets

Classic Wooden Pallet
Most of us have seen wooden pallets stacked outside a store or warehouse with a big, enticing FREE sign attached to them. Millions of wooden pallets are used around the world for storage in factories, warehouses, and retail outlets and, of course, to transport goods between these facilities. At some [...]

Recycled Tote Bag or Purse

Recycled Tote Bag or Purse

Here’s how to make a tote bag or purse from recycled materials such as t-shirts, placemats or even pet food bags.

DIY Recycled Chandelier

DIY Recycled Chandelier

How to make a chandelier from recycled materials such as baby food jars, glass bud vases, or even laundry scoops.

Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners

Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners

How to make your own floor or carpet cleaners with homemade cleaning recipes using natural ingredients.

Natural Homemade Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

Natural Homemade Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

How to make your own homemade kitchen and bathroom cleaners from natural, non-toxic ingredients.

Yard Sale Etiquette

Yard Sale Etiquette

Here’s what to do, and what not to do when you are hosting or attending a neighbourhood yard sale or garage sale.

Renovating Your Home: The Big to Do

Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, home renovation is usually chaotic and always messy.
by Jane Lake
In your mind’s eye, a home renovation can be picture perfect. It’s easy to imagine a wall moved back here, a skylight spilling sunshine from the ceiling there, a fireplace brightening that now dark corner of your [...]

Natural Spring Cleaning

Natural Spring Cleaning

Stay away from toxic chemicals and resolve to do your spring cleaning the natural way this year.