9/1/11

One easy way to recycle lots of leftover paint in a myriad of colors is to simply mix them all together into one, solid color of chalkboard paint. Make sure all the paint is water-based latex (most are these days) and in usable condition. Pour them all into one large bucket and stir until completely blended. Then add a few tablespoons of powdered grout (from the hardware store) and mix again. Voila! Instant chalkboard paint to use anywhere you want.

8/31/11

If you haven't baked something since using your Easy-Bake oven, here's an easy upcycling tip for your unused bakeware: Use muffin tins inside desk or kitchen drawers to keep small items -- postage stamps, erasers, spare change, paperclips -- organized and in place.

8/30/11

The next time you're at a party and there are unopened bottles of cola, or if you simply can't finish that Big Gulp of bubbly, don't toss the drinks in the trash: pour them down the drain. Regular soda (not diet) contains phosphoric acid, which is a chemical that will also eat through most clogs. So instead of toxic drain cleaner, use soda to maintain a clog-free sink instead.