Today’s DIY recycling project is brought to you by my sister, and it involves partying and old skis. We’re gonna make a Shotski! What is a Shotski? Check out the video below to find out. If you’re a skiier, you might have an old set of skis kicking around. Or you can usually find t[...]
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June 1st, 2009 - § in DIY Projects
Shop Your Closet: Simple Transformation
If you have dresses that just gather dust in your closet, consider shortening them. Take ‘em from formal to cocktail length, or even shorten them to make a dressy top. If you aren’t a seamstress, this is a pretty inexpensive job for your tailor. You can also employ this strategy when sh[...]
May 21st, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
Zippers… Ah, the ups and the downs!
Have you ever had to give up your favorite pants because of a zipper that wandered (in the downward direction)? Or lost a cozy hoodie to a stuck zipper? Well here are two tips that will let you hang onto your favorite zipped garments. And prolonging the lifespan of your clothing is the green thing t[...]
May 6th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
Recycle My Bra
Just a warning: I’m gonna be talking about bras here (sorry mum). Specifically, can any good come from old bras? Couldn’t they be made into malaria nets? Perhaps melt the underwire down into wind turbines? Sadly, most bras must end up in landfill, or as scrap fabric at best… BUT, [...]
April 10th, 2009 - § in Greentips, Home Project
Time for my Fix
I’ve always fancied myself as a bit of a Handy Helen… I take pride in knowing how to replace a pane of glass, caulk a tub or shear a sheep. When I bought a drill, it was the Barbara K model, designed for women, because I knew my husband would never use it…. I find myself fixing [..[...]
April 6th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
It’s in the Bag
I am terribly uncool when it comes to handbags. I have no idea what’s “in” and I happen to think designer handbags drenched in logos look really gauche. My main requirements in a bag: it must have the right number and configuration of compartments, it must be large but not enormous, and if[...]
March 10th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Home Project
Clean Your Air with Houseplants
Houseplants totally earn their keep. Did you know that indoor air quality can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoors? Plants help create oxygen, attack VOCs and help achieve good humidity levels. If you don’t currently have houseplants, visit your local nursery and talk to their staff about [...]
February 20th, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
Bottoms Up: Vodka is the new Febreeze
I’ve seen this tip a few places online recently: if you find clothes that have a bit of a “funk” (usually mothballs) you can spray them with a concoction of one part vodka and two parts water to remove the odor. I decided to try this out on a shirt I recently found at a thrift [...[...]