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Never buy gift tags again! [super simple no-waste DIY]
Low-waste living isn’t always easy. Or cheap. Or all that cute, truth be told.
So when I stumble upon a waste-free solution that’s frugal, simple, and looks great, I stuff it firmly into the “keeper” pile.
This is possibly the easiest DIY ever to make gift tags out of something you already have at home.
Simple built-in bookshelf DIY
This little project’s been on my list forever but we finally got around to doing it. Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest projects hang around your to-do list the longest? This one’s a good reminder that not everything needs to be complicated to be worthwhile. 🤗
Easy upcycle: DIY clay-effect paint to turn junk into trendy decor pieces
Have you seen the DIY chalk paint craze, where people refinish tacky thrift shop items and make them look all contemporary and textured? I love the idea…but I wanted to do it in a way that didn’t require buying anything (even secondhand) to spruce up my decor collection. So I tested this DIY on some more unusual items I already had at home. And while it didn’t work for everything, I was pretty stoked at how nice-looking (and easy!) this one turned out.
How we found the “perfect” ethical leather sofa
I wanted a cozy leather sofa you'd find in a ski lodge...but like a ritzy one, where all the guests smelled good and wore crispy, starched Ralph Lauren plaid button-downs, sipping handmade ceramic mugs of hot cocoa next to the fire. (Know what I mean??) But finding that dream sofa ETHICALLY was a tricky challenge. Here’s how we made it happen.
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How to compost at home for $0 [the total beginner’s guide]
What if there were a simple way to slash your household waste by a Hagrid-sized, whopping 60% this year...without reducing your consumption AND while feeling more in tune with nature around us?
When you know how to compost at home, that’s exactly what happens. And there are ways anyone can get involved, even if you don’t have space for a compost bin.
Small closet solutions to make the most of even the tiniest space
Short on closet space? Me too, bud. These 6 clever tips took our little closet from “how can we possibly fit everything?” to “WE HAVE SO MUCH SPACE FOR ACTIVITIES!” Okay, not quite 😂…but they helped turn this little puppy into a super efficient storage space. (And you can, too.)
3 easy DIY home projects to make something useful out of “waste”
Honest-to-goodness green living isn’t just crisp linen napkins and fancy glass canisters. Chopped up old t-shirts and repurposed salsa jars work fine, too. And finding purposeful uses for “waste” is its own little act of defiance…and a great reminder that we already have enough, if we just pause and look.
How to remove labels from glass jars (without chemicals)
Instead of adding MORE to your house with pricey storage containers, opt for a beautiful, eco-friendly, and free option, using jars you already have. And with this easy method, you’ll get your glass jars perfectly glue-free without any toxic chemicals.