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Not only can DIY save you money because you won’t be paying anyone to do work on your behalf, but it can lead to your home being more environmentally friendly. By improving your home yourself you can ensure that products...

Photo source: https://unsplash.com/photos/VqGtCkWIflQ In a world where people are rapidly being engulfed by consumerist ideals, the need for a socially conscious and sustainable lifestyle is increasing, if only to keep the human race from obliterating the entire planet. Pollution and...

Wooden flooring instantly adds character and a warm richness to a room but laying down a new solid wood floor can be an expensive investment. Reclaiming the wooden floors, frames and beams from old buildings and upcycling the wood has...

publicity still from “Top of the Lake” Many praise-worthy adjectives can describe the New Zealand-set mini-series “Top of the Lake,” starring Elisabeth Moss and Holly Hunter, but fans will agree the atmospheric ambiance was further enhanced by the stunning design...

Cambodia is one of the most bombed countries in the World. The 2014 Fall Collection of the Purple Buddha Project is based on the foundation that we can learn something from the past and use it today to change the...

Image Source When you look around your home, almost anything can be up-cycled or re-purposed in order to create something new. If you've ever purchased rotisserie chicken or pre-made salads from your local grocery store, they were probably contained within...

Upcycling is a popular home trend that takes recycling a step further and transforms common used household items and gives them a whole new function and purpose. From arts and crafts projects to custom-made furniture and home accents, there are...

They say that home is where the heart is, and truly you can feel at home anywhere as long as the people you care about most are there with you. But you are also an individual, and wanting your home...

The environment is something with which just about everybody is concerning themselves these days. It's become pretty clear that over the course of the last several years, we haven't done such a great job with preserving the ecosystem and taking...

If you are an environmentally conscious individual who also loves making things from scratch, upcycling could be your new hobby. Before tossing your goods in the recycle or donation bin, consider using them toward these fun DIY projects. Record bowls:...

Once again TerraCycle is at the forefront of upcycling and reusing products for a brighter future for all of us. They are ready for Valentine’s Day with a few DIY upcycling ideas. While cleaning up trash doesn’t seem like a...