Sustainable Living Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/category/sustainable-living/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:50:54 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png Sustainable Living Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/category/sustainable-living/ 32 32 How to Paint an IKEA Dresser with Laminate Wood https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-ikea-dresser/ https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-ikea-dresser/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:20:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24528 Revamping an IKEA dresser with a fresh coat of paint is a fantastic way to personalize and upgrade your furniture. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color or achieve a sleek, modern look, painting an IKEA dresser is a manageable DIY project.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-ikea-dresser/feed/ 0 Awesome Painted Furniture Makeovers | Before and After https://buildingbluebird.com/painting-furniture-makeovers/ https://buildingbluebird.com/painting-furniture-makeovers/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24494 Transforming tired, old furniture into beautiful, refreshed pieces is easier than you think! I have tackled many painted furniture makeovers in my day and they are a creative and cost-effective way to breathe new life into your home decor. 

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/painting-furniture-makeovers/feed/ 0 15 Items to Absolutely Buy at Estate Sales | Thrifting Tips https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/ https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 16:01:27 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7673 Going to estate sales is one of my favorite weekend activities! I love the thrill of the hunt for beautiful, unique home decor and furniture to fill my home. It's also a great place to check out great architecture and stunning properties around your city. Estate sales are an incredible place to find high-quality pieces at a discounted price, but you have to be quick to snag them before someone else does first! You can find a list of local estate sales through the app estatesales.net.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/feed/ 7 The Best Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/ https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:34:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=3303 Today I am sharing 6 ways to create less waste during the holidays. These simple changes helped me to use less and not sacrifice all of the beautiful decor that comes with the holidays.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/feed/ 0 Upcycling Old Furniture | ORC Week 3 https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-3-upcycling-furniture/ https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-3-upcycling-furniture/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:20:54 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6603 Welcome back to week 3 of the One Room Challenge! This week I spent time upcycling a thrifted peg rail and two IKEA Ribba photo ledges and I think it may be my favorite IKEA hack to date!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-3-upcycling-furniture/feed/ 4 5 Ways to Make Your Laundry Room More Green https://buildingbluebird.com/green-laundry-room/ https://buildingbluebird.com/green-laundry-room/#respond Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:17:47 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4142 Today I am excited to share 5 easy ways to make your laundry room a little more green! These simple changes can save energy and reduce plastic while doing laundry every day.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/green-laundry-room/feed/ 0 Simple DIY Grout Cleaner with 4 Ingredients https://buildingbluebird.com/grout-cleaner/ https://buildingbluebird.com/grout-cleaner/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:46:10 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4805 The most effective way to whiten your tile grout is with a simple homemade grout cleaner made of 4 ingredients. If your tile floors were installed with white grout, there is a good chance that it is stained with dirt. Using household products that are usually stocked in your kitchen, you can whiten your tile grout without any chemicals!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/grout-cleaner/feed/ 0 Why You Should Decorate with Vintage Items https://buildingbluebird.com/buy-vintage/ https://buildingbluebird.com/buy-vintage/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:46:06 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4732 Looking for a reason to decorate with vintage items in your home? Along with the thrill of the hunt, there many benefits to purchasing gently used furniture and vintage decor items for your home.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/buy-vintage/feed/ 0 Best Low Maintenance Perennials to Plant Once and Enjoy for Years https://buildingbluebird.com/perennial-plants/ https://buildingbluebird.com/perennial-plants/#respond Thu, 28 May 2020 10:21:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4171 I have been hard at work creating my English Garden and the beds are starting to fill up! All of the perennials that I have put in my garden were given to me or transferred from another spot in my yard.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/perennial-plants/feed/ 0 How to Build Your Own Compost Station at Home https://buildingbluebird.com/compost/ https://buildingbluebird.com/compost/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:46:41 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4199 Building a compost station at your home is a great way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil. My family has been composting for a few years now using a rolling bin and decided to take our composting one step further at our new home.

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