DIY: Turn Your Camera into a Scanner or Copier

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

Over the years I’ve been consolidating my stuff.  As appliances and computer peripherals have died I haven’t replaced them unless they were an absolute necessity. My mircrowave died and now I just cook things that don’t require a microwave (which is healthier anyway).  Another piece of machineryI haven’t had for years is a scanner/fax.  With [...]

DIY Cardboard Laptop Stand

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

Get your laptop off the table and stop hunching over to see the screen with this DIY cardboard laptop stand. It’s small, light, free & green and it will help you cut down on the trips to the chiropractor.

Craft Project: Treat Yourself with Home Made Sugar Scrub

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Sometimes, at the end of a long week your poor feet just need some love. Rather than hitting up the big box store for something to pamper your sore feet, give this easy peasey sugar scrub recipe a whirl!

Sugar scrubs are a really simple bath product to make, and you can keep some trash [...]

DIY Laptop Stand Built Using an Upcycled Coat Hanger

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

This is a quick project that can turn your laptop into an ergonomic workstation. Materials needed: 1 metal coat hanger!

DIY Green: Make Your Own 2009 Planner from Trash

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Ready to get organized for 2009? Instead of buying a new planner, try taking some of the trash that’s been piling up in 2008 and put it to good use. Check out how I made my own DIY Green planner out of household stuff I recycled…