As the new year starts you might be thinking of upgrading your phone. I personally tend to hold onto my phones for awhile to get the most use out of them. Typically I try to upgrade once every 3 years. If you tend to keep them longer it’s important to remember that...
Ever switch out your wooden dish washing brush and wonder what you could do with it?? As an upcycler I find value in just about anything and the used dish washing brush is no exception! Here is a fun and easy tutorial for making a towel rack. What you’ll need: old...
I made this cardboard headboard back in 2018, yes 5 years ago! It has surprisingly even been through a move, and it’s still in good condition! At the time I used everything I already had, so minimal costs were involved. Back in 2018 Mr. Sustainably Amber and I sold...
As I write this it’s currently a high of 105°F (40°C) in San Antonio. I’ve lived here for 16 years and this is the hottest summer I have experienced. Living in a hot climate our AC bills are high in summer time. It’s not just a matter of comfort, AC is a necessity...
I have an unexpected upcycle I came across awhile ago and I need to share this with you all. Thanks to Mr. Sustainably Amber for half of this idea by the way. He put the coffee filter (with coffee grounds) into a small bowl and placed it in the fridge to use that as...
It’s been so hot here in south central Texas. Even with blinds and AC running I still wanted to block out some light in my bedroom window. Blocking out sunlight during the day can keep a room cooler and more energy efficient. A spring rod doesn’t work in my windows...
