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How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

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

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.

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.

How to Recycle Old Books

How to Recycle Old Books

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

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

How to Make a Weathervane

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

DIY Recycled Headboard

DIY Recycled Headboard

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