Articles tagged “Do It Yourself”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Make an Edgy Handbag from Soda Cans By NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 26 2010 Making a funky purse from soda cans is easier than you think, particularly with this tutorial from Craftster. + READ MORE

Easy, Fast Homemade Bread By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Food & Health Sep 25 2010 Here is a quick, easy method for baking your own fresh homemade bread. + READ MORE

Essential Blogs and Books About Homesteading By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Sep 25 2010 Here are several informative, entertaining books and blogs about modern homesteading. + READ MORE

5 Chic Ways to Decorate with Driftwood By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 25 2010 Nothing says rustic summer decor like driftwood. Whether you stumble upon small, water-worn sticks or a large piece of wood smoothed by nature, driftwood that washes ashore can be used in a variety of beautiful ways in your home. + READ MORE

It's Almost Soup Season: Make These Homemade Oyster Crackers By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 15 2010 If you've never had oyster crackers before, they're the small buttery crackers in little plastic baggies that normally accompany your soups at restaurants. Oyster crackers do not actually contain oysters but they do often accompany oyster stew, and that's where they get their name. + READ MORE

Jazz Up Recipes with Homemade Flavored Sea Salts By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 12 2010 While they take just a few bucks to make, gourmet stores charge about four times that for a small batch. And you can make them for every season not only to spice up your own dishes, but to give as gifts. + READ MORE

Upcycle Denim Waistbands into a Unique Rug By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 6 2010 When your favorite jeans have kicked the bucket, there's nothing to do but find creative ways to reuse them. With the waistband from several pairs of jeans, you can make an awesome one-of-a-kind denim rug. + READ MORE

9 Essential Clothing Repair Skills - Make Your Clothes Last Longer! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Aug 26 2010 Here are eight easy-to-learn skills for keeping your clothing in good condition so you can wear it longer. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Cloth Diapers and Baby Wipes By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Aug 20 2010 Cloth diapers are the perfect option for eco-minded parents. Here are instructions for making two styles of cloth diapers, as well as fabric baby wipes. + READ MORE

Make "Real Food" Versions of These Popular Snack Foods By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Food & Health Aug 18 2010 Here are recipes for homemade versions of ten popular snack foods. + READ MORE

Allergies? Sinus Trouble? Ear Trouble? A Neti Pot Might Be For You By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Aug 17 2010 The neti pot worked when doctor-recommended treatments did not. + READ MORE

I Got This Bike for Free. Lessons in Bike Maintenance, Too By Rachel Cernansky IN Tech & Transport Aug 15 2010 Community Cycles' Earn-A-Bike program in Boulder is one of many around the country. + READ MORE

Add Natural Dyes To Kid's Clay By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Aug 1 2010 As we move toward a more sustainable way of life, often times it's the little things that really make a difference. And if you think about it, + READ MORE

Host a Perfect Green Picnic with Etsy (Slideshow) POSTED IN Home & Garden Jul 28 2010 Throwing a picture-perfect green picnic is as easy as pie with these handmade, vintage, and reclaimed goods from Etsy. From packing it up to go, to enjoying your picnic in style, and even having a bite of dessert, check out these stylish, handmade items for a perfect summer picnic. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

Great DIY Garden Projects from Instructables By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jul 25 2010 Here are three projects from Instructables to help make your garden a more beautiful, productive place. + READ MORE

3 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Pool Floats By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 15 2010 No need to spring for a PVC tube or plastic raft. You've probably got plenty of water-worthy materials knocking around your house. + READ MORE

Hydroponics: Not Just For Grow-Ops Any More By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jul 15 2010 Hydroponics isn't just for hippies, and a lot of people are using it to grow food inside, with natural or artificial light. But is the result as good as growing in soil? + READ MORE

10 Uses for Beer You Never Thought Of By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jul 9 2010 For many, summertime is synonymous with cracking open a cold one.That is certainly true around here. Someone in my life whom I love dearly sometimes leaves partially full beer bottles around. I’ve always thought it was a pity to throw the remainder brew down the drain. But, who wants to drink warm, flat beer? + READ MORE

Etsy Sellers Show Off Their Eco Side POSTED IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 8 2010 Etsy sellers have pulled us out of more than one gift-giving bind with their thousands of artisan goods, but the items on these pages aren't just uniquely handmade: They're also eco-friendly, made from reclaimed, recycled, or organic materials. Check out this selection of some of the best eco-friendly crafts from our pals at Etsy. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

A Campfire's Delight: Gourmet S'mores Made With Homemade Marshmallows By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 8 2010 S'mores are such warm reminder of childhood, even if it' been a long long time since you were a child. Instead of the overly processed, high impact version of s'mores, consider taking this year's version up a notch. Shoot, you could even serve these swanky s'mores at your next dinner party they're so delish! + READ MORE