As summer approaches, we're dreaming about lazy days out in the yard, and there's nothing quite like having your own swing to entertain the kids. So when we saw this brilliant upcycled 5 gallon bucket turned into a toddler swing, we knew we had to share. More

So you have a filing cabinet. Maybe you found one even. The only problem is, it's a little less than awesome. It's a perfectly good container, so what do you do with it? Well, you turn it into super fabulous garage storage, that's what! Want to see what it looks like now? More

We've featured several DIY cinder block planters — they're great because the blocks are inexpensive, easy to come by, and customizable. Reader Kristen was inspired by our posts, but decided to take the idea one step further by making a planter and bar using concrete blocks, along with many other salvaged materials. More

We're big fans over here of clearing out your DVD clutter and geting rid of DVD cases. So we were inspired when we saw this project that actually upcycles those cases into something useful. And cute! More

May 1 is quickly approaching. Years ago this day would have been filled with May Day celebrations, including the making of May baskets. The flower and treat-filled baskets were secretly placed on neighbors' door handles for a May Day surprise. This is one tradition I'd love to see back in rotation!
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Is there anything you can't do with an Altoid tin? According to the internet, no. Previously, we've featured some cute tech projects and items for grown-ups that you can create out of these tins, but it's high time we rounded up the best Altoids crafts for kids of all ages. More

Why is it that the play version of things are often cuter than the thing itself? This has never been more true than when applied to play food. Get a large enough play food collection going, and you've got a market. More

We love to encourage our children to express themselves artistically, but the resulting truckload of mini masterpieces can be overwhelming. Since it's impossible to save them all, it pays to get creative when deciding what to do with them. Here's an interesting idea that both respects your child's burgeoning talent and gets the artwork out of your house. More

Modern planters can be costly and can take up a lot of space in a small yard. If you're looking for something affordable with clean lines and some height, try looking towards the sewer, well, sewer pipes that is. More

When it comes to the garden, we're always on the look out for a simple DIY project that makes an impact. This project keeps things simple with a creative repurposing of your leftover wine corks. More