Harvesting The next time it rains, don\'t let nature\'s gift run right pass your fingers and straight into the ground. Rainwater harvesting is a very simple way of conserving nature\'s most precious resource. You do not necessarily need big and expensive equipment to do so. All you need is some creativity. Steps Rain BarrelsInstead of using a water ...
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Making a Statement Bib Necklace out of Old Wrapping Paper and Greeting Cards
Bib Necklace StepsFigure out a theme you want for your statement necklace. You can have Christmas trees, Snowmen and snowflakes for Christmas; Flags and stars for 4th of July; or Jack O\'lanterns and witches for Halloween. Alternatively, you can also make statement necklaces to reflect your mood or to match your clothes. For this example, we ...
Rain Chains for Rainwater Harvesting
One of the most effective ways of directing water from the gutter into any rainwater collection device is by using downspouts that connect the rooftop gutters to the tank. However, some may argue that downspouts are not pleasing to the eye. Although less effective, rain chains can be used in their place to provide both ...
Making a Beach Skirt out of an Old Towel
Fashioning a Hair-drying Towel out of an Old Towel
Refinishing your kitchen cabinets
Refinishing work done on your kitchen cabinets will definitely provide a fresh look to your old kitchen environment. Furthermore, it is much less expensive than buying new cabinets. Below are guides on how to refinish your kitchen cabinets.What you need: Oil-based primer Latex paint Polyurethane Paint tray Drill Screw Driver Drop cloth New hardware Level Pencil Contact paper Scissors Wash clothMethod:First thing that you need to do is ...
Fashioning a kiddie bathrobe out of used towels
Fashioning a Baby Bib out of an old towel
Making Oven Mitts out of an old towel
Renovate your Kitchen Cabinets to Glass Doors
You can change the look of your kitchen by just adding glass to the selected cabinet doors because using solid wood doors can give a monotonous feel to your kitchen environment. The glass doors offers depth and keep your cabinets from closing the space, plus the clear glass also enables you to showcase your favorite ...
Reusing your towels to make bedroom slippers
If you have accidentally torn your towel, hold on to it, instead of directly throwing it away. There are many sewing projects you can embark on with unwanted towels. The material used to make towels is not only soft, but also mostly child-proof. Therefore, save up your unwanted towels the next time you find a ...
Reusing your towels to make soft toys/chew toys for children
Towels are great materials to utilize if you want to make homemade chew toys for toddlers. The best towels to work with are the thinner ones as they are easier to sew. However, do ensure that your towels do not tear easily as children might tend to swallow the torn pieces.Firstly, draw the template of ...
Sewing a used towel into a hand towel
These customized, homemade hand towels make perfect gifts. You do not necessarily have to use used towels if you plan to give them away. One big towel can give you approximately a dozen hand towels. Thinner towels are easier to work with for this project.Firstly, cut your towel according to the desired size. If you ...