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Turn the Everyday into Eco-Fabulous: How to Transform Tired Furniture into Sytlish Must-Haves

5 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Reusing, repurposing, or giving new life to old things can sometimes be intimidating. Luckily, DIY experts like ecofabulous founder Zem Joaquin show us how a little bit of creative reuse can be easy, fun, inexpensive, and good for the planet all at the same time.+ READ MORE

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You Say Chipped Tea Cup, We Say Pretty Teacup Candle

4 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

A wonderful way to upcycle a cracked teacup is to use it as a vessel for a homemade soy or beeswax candle. Soy and beeswax candles are a healthier, greener alternative to paraffin candles, as paraffin is made from the waste product of the oil refining process.+ READ MORE

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The 5 Cheapest & Easiest DIY Laptop Stands (That Are Actually Cool)

4 Nov 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

I've been experimenting with laptop stands that will do the trick with minimal effort, minimal cost, and minimal - or no - new materials. Here are some of the best solutions.+ READ MORE

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24 Quick and Easy Last-Minute Projects for a Crafty Halloween

30 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

From cupcake flags to chic vases, these quick and easy Halloween crafts keep your decor spooky (and your stress level low).+ READ MORE

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Update Your Jack-O-Lantern with these Perfect Pumpkin Carvings

30 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

From simple house numbers to intricate lace freehands, these pumpkin carving ideas will make your porch the best on the block.+ READ MORE

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Copy Johnny Depp's Creepy Mad Hatter Costume, DIY Style

30 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Impress your friends with this DIY version of a wild costume straight out of the new Alice in Wonderland film.+ READ MORE

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Clean Water Everywhere: DIY Clay Water Filters

28 Oct 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Clean drinking water has always been a major issue in many developing countries, but with the onset of climate change and droughts, this may become a problem for industrialized countries as well. There is a simple solution for clean water: clay+ READ MORE

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What's Your Halloween's Footprint?

28 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Halloween is a $6 billion per year industry with a wasteful use it and toss it mentality. But that doesn't have to be the case. Make Halloween a sustainable celebration. Not sure how? Test your knowledge in our quiz: What's Your Halloween's Footprint?+ READ MORE

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CrowBox: Training Birds to Be Our Eco-Sidekicks?

27 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Around two years ago, CrowBox hit the radar as an idea for training crows to do all sorts of useful tasks, including green tasks such as collect garbage. Now, the idea has been let loose for people to start training crows to perform acts of green good. + READ MORE

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9 Easy DIY Projects for Travel Junkies and Outdoorsy Types

27 Oct 2009  IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS |   COMMENTS

From camping trips to road trips, give your next vacation a lighter carbon footprint with these DIY projects.+ READ MORE

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Junkboarding: DIY Skiing on the Cheap

26 Oct 2009  IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS |   COMMENTS

For die hard winter sports fanatics, the ski season doesn't start early enough, and the high price of new ski gear will keep you from skiing the local grass slopes with only an inch or less of snow on the ground. But with a junkboard, you can go green, ski early, and save some cash while you're at...+ READ MORE

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Unplug Your Laptop Forever in 7 Steps

26 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. + READ MORE

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iPod costume

Win Your Local Costume Contest with a Working iPod Outfit

26 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Lights, music, and working speakers make this iPod costume a sure-fire Halloween hit.+ READ MORE

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Top Homemade Halloween Costumes for the DIY-Impaired

25 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Scared of sewing machines and frightened by glue guns? These DIY costumes are simple enough even for the craft-averse.+ READ MORE

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Sock Lost its Partner? Put it to Use with an Easy DIY Spooky Skeleton

24 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Turn unmatched socks into Halloween decorations with a few simple steps.+ READ MORE

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