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Make - DIY and craft projects to make for your home and garden. Most involve repurposed and upcycled household materials to make unique items on a frugal budget.

How to Make a Garden Pond in an Old Bathtub

Published on July 27, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Turn an old bathtub into a mini pond for your patio or garden. Add aquatic plants and a small fountain to create a one-of-a-kind backyard water feature. For more ideas, also see this gallery of … [Read more...]

DIY Trellis for Climbing Fruits and Veggies

Published on July 2, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

What do zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and melon plants all have in common? They grow as vines and can take up a lot of garden space. Adding special trellis not only creates vertical growing space … [Read more...]

How to Make a Garden Trug

Published on June 13, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This DIY garden trug made from scrap wood as a decorative planter or to carry tools while working in the garden. It's a good beginner woodworking project requiring basic tools. You can use these … [Read more...]

Best Apple Recipes From Salad To Pies

Published on October 30, 2014Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

These best apple recipes come from organic gardeners who love to cook and bake. You’ll find everything from salads to decadent desserts. If you’re interested in baking pies and want to know … [Read more...]

Build A DIY Workbench on Wheels

Published on September 29, 2014Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

If you're going to build stuff, you need a good workbench. After completing my DIY greenhouse from old windows this summer, I decided it was time to finally build a proper workbench. I've … [Read more...]

How to Build a Dome Greenhouse

Published on May 7, 2014Last updated October 13, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This simple, dome greenhouse is easy-to-make and an expensive way to extend the growing season in your garden both in spring and fall. For more ideas, my Lean-To Greenhouse Project showing the … [Read more...]

How to Make a Rain Barrel

Published on April 27, 2014Last updated October 13, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This tutorial has step-by-step instructions for making your own rain barrel with simple parts from the hardware store. For more creative ideas also see How to Make a Butterfly Water … [Read more...]