There are many methods to age metal. Depending on the type of metal and the look you want, you can turn your new metal objects into super rusty pieces, chippy, a patina finish or the look of galvanized metal. I was going for the galvanized metal look and ended up with galvanized metal with rust.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bramble Berry. I received compensation and product for this post. All ideas and opinions are 100% my own. Green Tea Bath Bombs - homemade bath fizzy recipe with moisturizing green tea extract. Drop one of these bath bombs into your tub to create a relaxing and luxurious bath experience.
I am a lover of all things coffee and tea. Some might say I have a slight addiction. If you count drinking an entire pot of coffee per day by myself an addiction, then I'm guilty. Recently a dear friend of mine gave me a beautiful container of peach tea and I realized I don't have a teapot.
I am so happy to finally share my DIY Waterfall & Pond! See how I created my backyard water feature for a fraction of the price of hiring a landscaper. I saved thousands of dollars and couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
Gardening organically can greatly reduce the need for synthetic inputs such as pesticides and herbicides. While some plants are naturally resistant to weeds or bugs, others can remain susceptible regardless of your gardening method. To treat these plants, organic pesticides and herbicides can be purchased at most home and gardening centers.
I recently needed new tires (don't even look at the tread...it was bad)! This is a great idea for upcycling! The July Challenge for Lowe's Creative Ideas is Outdoor Art so I headed to Lowe's for some supplies. My summer home tour revealed a sneak peek of a super easy DIY outdoor decorating/planter.
What can we do with plastic straws after use? For example, fast food chains give out more than 50 million meals per year that contribute greatly to a landfill full of straws. The good news is that you can recycle plastic straws and re-use them towards art and craft projects!
Do you still have some old photo negatives sitting in your drawers or storage boxes for a long time? I have lots of them which are dated more than 10 years back. I came across this amazing DIY project to make a unique lamp shade using those old photo negatives.
Solar Water Heater with Plastic Bottles
How to make a water heater with big plastic (PET) bottles. Inside each bottle there is a 3.5 meteres piece of 4 mm drip watering tubing. This heater takes advantage of the greenhouse effect inside the bottles. It is like the heat inside a car in the sun in summer.