7 Ways to Upcycle Your Stockpile of Plastic Bags
If the plastic bag you use to hold all your other plastic bags is getting full, here are 7 ways to upcycle them.
Holiday Projects
DiResta: Police Mirror
In this episode, Jimmy Diresta takes some dumpster diving gold and makes a mirror that is truly New York.
Over 4,000 Empty Pen Refills Went into These Miniature Landmarks
“Disposable” pens have plastic parts that end up in landfills. M. R. Sreenivasulu decided to collect them and build something beautiful.
This Vintage Macintosh Was Saved from the Trash (Sort Of)
This vintage Mac computer wasn’t destined for the trash bin… it was destined to become the trash bin!
Salvage Neodymium Magnets from an Old Hard Drive
Learn how to locate and salvage super-strong rare-earth magnets from an old, broken hard drive.
Upcycled Awesome: Make an Earphone Holder from a Mint Container
If you’ve been holding onto those cute plastic mint boxes, just waiting for DIY inspiration to strike, this just might be the project for you! Grab a container and whip up a handy earphone holder decorated with cool contrasting fabric. Fight back against epic in-bag earphone tangles with this fun tutorial for making an earphone […]
Make these Denim Projects for the Blue Jeans’ 142nd Birthday
For the past 142 years, blue jeans have been a favorite of men and women with dirty and tough jobs due to their durability and comfort. Created on May 20th, 1873 by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss, they would go on to become a staple in homes and workshops worldwide. The rugged material and sturdy construction […]