How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

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Here’s how to make your own cat scratching post from a few pieces of lumber and a scrap of carpet.

Recycled Tote Bag or Purse

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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

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

Yard Sale Etiquette

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

How to Organize a Garage Sale

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Use our checklist to organize a successful garage sale; here’s what you need to do before, during and after your garage or yard sale.

How to Recycle Old Books

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How to recycle old paperbacks or hard cover books into useful items such as bookshelves, lamps, clocks, a book safe, table legs or child’s flap book; book sharing.

DIY: How to Make a Faux Marble Fireplace

Learn how to apply a faux marble finish to your boring fireplace surround and mantel in just one weekend.

How to Make a Weathervane

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How to make a weathervane, from simple wind indicators and science projects to free animated woodworking plans.

DIY Recycled Headboard

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Here’s how to make a great headboard for your bed, using a variety of recycled or inexpensive materials.