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You Can Transform Old Washing Machine Into Futuristic Looking Chair

I don't know how long washing machines last, but I've only had one during my adult life. That's not to say that someday it won't need to be replaced though, and when that day comes, it will be time to figure out what to do with the old washing machine. Occasionally we all have household appliances t ...

Technology

Upcycled Vintage Shoes Become Retro Walkie-Talkies That Really Work

Diana Adams

I wrote an article last week about the importance of recycling our old smartphones. Now that there are more smartphones on the planet than people, if we don't recycle them properly, they could become the cockroaches of technology. It's always refreshing to see people come up with creative ways to re ...

Design

Upcycled CD Project Creates Enormous Water Lilies

Richard Darell

We often find ourselves buying our music from iTunes or any of the other million music stores available today. Gone are the days when we buy our music from a music store on the street corner. We also don't get to check out the booklet that came with our newly purchased CDs. Remember those? Even thou ...

Technology

Lifehacking Smartphone Tips For Dire Survival Situations [Infographic]

Richard Darell

There is always the chance that something unexpected could happen to you. When it does, you can find yourself in a situation that requires you to become MacGyver in order to survive. There have been plenty of these stories told in the media over the years, and it's always fascinating to see how peop ...

Design

‘Apeeling’ Orange Art: Fun With Fruit

Anita Hovey

Have you ever wondered what you could do with the orange rinds after you peel and eat your orange? Maybe you compost them, freeze them for orange rind Christmas candy or marinate them in vinegar to make a homemade and safe cleaning solution...but have you ever considered turning them into works of a ...

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