All of that leftover metal, wood, fabric, and tile can find a new home—if you know where to look. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at ...

There are so many clever, earth-friendly upcycling projects to do (and so little time!). Among the more dramatic of these projects is replacing a kitchen counter. The upcycled kitchen counters that I ...

Discover how to create a detailed motorized scooter model using mainly cardboard and recycled materials. This step-by-step DIY tutorial guides you through crafting the scooter’s body, assembling ...

Instead of throwing your empty tubs of moisturizer away, repurpose them for DIY recycled plant pots. Here's how to make one. Throwing away old moisturizer tubs can feel like a total waste. They’re ...

Take a nature walk with your kids to gather leaves, flowers, and berries. Craft braided T-shirt wreath forms and adorn them with natural elements for a rustic and charming touch. Give old CDs and DVDs ...

I'm pretty sure you can teach an old door new tricks, and Hometalk users have pretty well proved it with their wide assortment of reclaimed door projects large and small. One of my favorites right now ...

In honor of Earth Day, inventor and author Cy Tymony shares projects from his new book Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things. From a robot recycling bin to a nuclear energy simulation, many of ...

Do you have trouble throwing out old maps? We do! We keep maps from vacations, old atlases, and road maps. So over the years we have accumulated lots of maps and I have come up with several uses for ...

It’s raining outside, the bin’s full of packaging, and the kids are orbiting the sofa like bored satellites. You’ve got a living room, two restless pairs of hands, and more cardboard than a small shop ...