DIY: 10 Things To Do With an Old T-shirt. Ten great DIY projects you can make from an old T-shirt. If you’re anything like me, you have tons of old T-shirts laying around in your drawers collecting dust. Instead of dumping them all in a collection bin, turn them into something useful. You’ll be amazed at how many things you could actually make from a humble tee. Here are ten of our favorites. Wrapped Bracelets You can never have enough bracelets, and there are so many great ones you can make yourself. All you need to create these wrapped bracelets are some old tees and bangles you no longer use (or look in the thrift stores for them). Follow these simple instructions by Camilla Fabbri and start wrapping. Market Tote Plastic bags are slowly but surely being banned in cities around the country. Scarf If you have a sewing machine, this DIY scarf is very easy to make following this tutorial by wienerdog tricks.
Knotted Headband This stylish headband is super easy to make, with nothing but a few cuts, knots, and glue. See Also: Washing My Hair With Baking Soda. *UPDATE! After 2.5 years of washing my hair with this method, I have since found something I like even better, and is just as easy! Check it out here! Homemade Shampoo With Rye Flour: All Natural Pro-V for Thick, Shiny, Healthy Hair! I wash my hair with baking soda and I rinse it with apple cider vinegar.
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CAMPERS OR HIKERS can buy DryBath® on our website for use during their trips. Killer Whales Fall Prey to Mosquitos; An Environmentalist Dies for His Cause. 8 Ways to Green Your DIY. This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Getting ready to start a new do-it-yourself (DIY) project around the house? January is a great time to refresh some old furniture, fix your dryer (after all, it’s been making that weird sound for at least a few weeks now), put new oil in your car and make a new sweater for little Chloe, your Pekingese.
Whether you’re a pro or novice DIYer, there are a few things you should know before you start, especially if you want to do your projects the eco-friendly way. In anticipation of our own DIY projects that we’ll start next week here on Earth911, here are 8 ways to make sure your home fixes tread lightly on the planet: 1. Look Online for Ideas The Internet is chock-full of projects for any level of DIYer. Another plus to looking online is that you can save money and paper by reducing your need to go out and buy a book or guide. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.