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SUSTAINABLE HOME DECOR & DIY IDEAS

These sustainable home decor and DIY ideas are good for the planet and your wallet. Check out various ways to decor your home for less by reusing what you already have!


  • How to Paint an IKEA Dresser with Laminate Wood
    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.
  • Awesome Painted Furniture Makeovers | Before and After
    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. 
  • 15 Items to Absolutely Buy at Estate Sales | Thrifting Tips
    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.
  • The Best Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste
    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.
  • Upcycling Old Furniture | ORC Week 3
    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!
  • 5 Ways to Make Your Laundry Room More Green
    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.
  • Simple DIY Grout Cleaner with 4 Ingredients
    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!
  • Why You Should Decorate with Vintage Items
    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.
  • 10+ Low Maintenance Perennials for a Beautiful Garden
    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.
  • How to Build Your Own Compost Station at Home
    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.
  • Eco-Friendly Bathroom Ideas to Try at Home
    Today I am sharing 10 simple ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly! Bathroom renovations have been on my mind because the bathrooms in our new home are original to when the house was built in the 1970s. This means that they are very colorful and not very efficient.
  • Eco-Friendly Products I Am Testing
    Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by lindseymahoney This year I want to continue to create habits and use products that are more eco-friendly. I have slowly been implementing these …
  • The Best LED Light Bulbs for Your Home
    LED light bulbs are the easiest and quickest way to make your home more energy-efficient. If you haven’t made the switch to LEDs yet, add this to your 2020 New Year’s resolution list right now! LED light bulbs have become much more affordable than they used to be and there are numerous benefits to making the switch from old CFL bulbs.
  • 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
    Last Updated on January 12, 2021 by lindseymahoney Today Chris and I are discussing 8 easy and affordable ways to make your home more energy efficient. With Earth Day coming …