Using a solar bulb, and an old fixture purchased from a resale shop, Gina created a light source for her outdoor swing.

What do you think of this upcycled piece for your garden? Would you create one of your own?

Billie says, “I had to show you what I did with this rusty mailbox! When I painted it red, it was so rusty it was dark underneath and turned out perfectly two-toned!”

How wonderful are these?  Follow the photo-link to find the DIY instructions from Artdrops.

Isn't this a creative and attractive solution for bikes?

A couple of recycled pallets painted a color of your choice, and then topped with a couple of cement pavers, makes a nice outdoor shelf, bar, or garden work table.

A tuna fish can, a PVC pipe, a dollar store vase, and a candle crafted together will create elegant walkway or patio lighting.

The cost of this project was USD $12. The pieces were gathered from a local thrift store.

"I got the idea as I was sitting on the dresser in my daughter’s room one day. The top started to bow a little and I thought, I should reinforce this, then as I looked into it more, decided to up-cycle it instead." -Geoffrey

And turn it into a planter.

Partner a vintage crate with twinkle lights to create a unique fixture for your covered porch or patio.

Insect hotels: A perfect way to recycle materials and benefit your garden plants at the same time!

Isn't this a clever idea for an autumn front door?

Transform a baby's changing table into a planting center.

Australian artist, Daryl Fitzgerald of Light Reading Melbourne turns recycled bricks into literary, and definitely, home decor gold. These made-to-order pavers are hand stenciled with paint and meticulously created to mimic real novels, worn pages and all. What’s especially genius and unique about these intentionally vintage-looking “books” is that their texture has been naturally revealed by time.

Do you want to get the kids involved in an Earth Day project?  Try these fun (and easy) bumblebee and ladybug birdhouses.  This one-day project comes without a big cost to your wallet or the planet; especially if you use recycled paint cans rather than new ones. 

Click the photo to find the instructions.

Looking for a simple weekend project? Why not make one (or a group) of these mason jar lanterns? They will be perfect hanging from tree branches against the night sky.

Add a few unique vases and create a centerpiece on your front porch.