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Make your own hanging lights
Reader submittedFound this pic; I think it’s a really cool idea and it would look great hanging over the bench that divides my kitchen from the dining room. Think I’ll go scouring some second-hand shops and ...
Solar light bulbs made from plastic bottles, water and bleach
These amazing light bulbs use no power and are being installed in slums to illuminate houses that have no electricity or windows for natural light. Downside: they only work during the day! Check out the video ...
Turn old drawers into cool shelves
Welcome to the world of upcycling, where we turn other people’s trash into treasure. Green Ideas brings you fresh upcycling ideas each issue, like these nifty kitchen shelves made from an old set of drawers.
What a crate table!
Bring a cool recycled look into your bach, deck or in your living room by upcycling four old beer crates into this stylish table. Stella and Dave Lennox of Lennox Woodcraft show us how it’s ...
Make a children's activity centre
Early childhood teacher and author Adam Buckingham shows you how to use discarded items to build something your kids will love.
Upcycle your bicycle
You’ll draw envious stares with this nifty retro picnic box on your favourite bike. Dave and Stella Lennox show us how it’s made.
I made the snowglobe from the Green Ideas gift guide
What do you think? This is a DIY gift idea in the latest Green Ideas magazine – we thought we’d try making it at home this weekend. It’s a snowglobe made from an empty jam jar, with some plastic toys ...
If you think this is cool, wait until you see the jewellery!
When your keyboard stops working you biff it, right? ...
Upcycling with kids
Reader submittedThis is AWESOME! Found this online (at create.northridgepublishing.com) – and just love it! My god-daughter would just love this… guess who’s going to be spending their weekends scouring garage sales and second-hand shops for a ...
Would you swim in a mini-skip pool?
Okay this is small, but it would make a really cool plunge pool for a little urban house. I love how the outside is grotty and rough looking, but the inside looks pristine with those smart blue tiles. There are ...