Refurbishing an old wooden aquarium stand from the 1990s into a functional storage cabinet for camping gear.
Category: Repurposed
River Glass Upcycling: Transforming Old Bottles and Glass Fragments
Every time I go up by the river I pick up little pieces of glass. Mostly for safety purposes but sometimes I do find something old and odd that I like to keep. Such as old bottles, oyster shell buttons, fishing lures, and sometimes driftwood. I’ve kept a lot of the blue glass and the…
Upcycling Old Electric Insulator into a Unique Candle Holder
Several years ago someone found this old electric insulator and gifted it to me. Considering how heavy it is I decided to flip it onto its top and make a candle holder. It’s interesting to know that these once screwed onto the top of electric power poles and helped keep the electrical lines running in…
Homemade Travel Sheet
A travel sheet, or sleeping bag liner, is a compact and lightweight bedding accessory that provides a clean and comfortable sleeping surface while traveling. It offers hygiene, comfort, warmth, and versatility for various travel types. Making one from a bed sheet is easy, requiring minimal sewing skills for convenience and cost savings.
How I Made a Self-Watering Planter from a Styrofoam Cooler
The post describes creating self-watering planters from repurposed Styrofoam coolers and totes. It details the materials and steps needed to construct the planters, emphasizing the importance of wicking soil and water management. Updates regarding leaks and improvements with a plastic liner demonstrate ongoing experimentation, yielding successful herb growth.