Upcycled projects for the great outdoors.
Hi there. Welcome to the Lab. Well, I guess I got what I asked for! We went from rainy and chilly to hot very HOT, almost overnight, and I have been busy trying to keep all our plants hydrated. I am happy to report that one corner of our yard is looking pretty cheerful. Today’s…
I didn’t intend to start this project. I am in the middle of so many others, but I am afflicted or gifted, depending on how you look at it, with trasho-distracto-imagination-disorder. In short, that means that sometimes I find trash too distracting to throw away because I imagine there is something amazing I can do…
Aarrgh!!!! It won’t stop raining here! I know getting all of this precipitation is good to fight against the fire season and inevitable drought. The flowers I just planted are probably loving all of the moisture. But I am personally ready for some sunshine. I don’t know about you but I am one of those…
Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website. Hey There, Here is a fun and quick project that you can put together in about 20 minutes. There are only a few materials required. So gather…
Hi and welcome to my blog. I love re-purposing old stuff into new stuff. If you do too I hope you will subscribe to my blog and also visit and subscribe to my youtube channel. I post new DIY’s tutorials and videos each week showing creative ways to use the stuff you probably just throw…
Lately I have been a little obsessed with melting HDPE plastic. You know all those bottles that have a number 2 recycling logo. Some folks have made some pretty interesting projects from the stuff. Since it is so sturdy and hard it can be cut and carved like wood. But I was looking for a…
