Top 59 Recycling Projects

1. 16. How to Build an Obstacle Course

   

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   In this project, old tires are recycled into a fabulous backyard obstacle course.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 17. Salvaged-Wood Queen Bed (00:04:16)

   

   Joanne Palmisano restores salvaged wood items to build a queen-size bed.

3. 18. Flooring Trends

   DIY Network shows you some of the newest technologies and reclaimed materials that are becoming the hottest products in flooring.

4. 19. Installing a Under-Counter Compost Bin

   

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   Composted food scraps are a great garden fertilzer -- and they're free. Take the hassle out of collecting the scraps by installing a c...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 20. Recycled-Plastic Carryall

   Recycle plastic shopping bags by knitting them into a carryall.

6. 21. The Bent Mountain Mill (00:03:17)

   

   The Bent Mountain Mill turns into a potential goldmine for the crew.

7. 22. Recycling in the Garden (20:01)

   

   There are lots of ways to use recycled/recaptured resources in the garden.

8. 23. Green Solution: Repurposed and Salvaged Materials

   DIY Network's Carter Oosterhouse explains how to update a room by recycling furniture.

9. 24. 10 Kitchen Projects Under $500 (20:00)

   

   Here are DIY's top 10 kitchen projects that cost less than $500.

10. 25. How to Make Shelves From Old Wood Flooring

    DIY Network has instructions on how to turn salvaged wood into new wall shelves.

11. 26. Elegant Footstool (02:25)

    

    Design a Victorian footstool with a flea market find and fabric.

12. 27. How to Build Reclaimed Wood Shelves

    

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    Host Amy Wynn Pastor shows how to build rustic shelving using salvaged antique timbers.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 28. Plastic Bottle Trellis

    Everyone has them -- empty water and soda bottles they don't know what to do with. Well, DIY knows.

14. 29. Creating a Beverage Center

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on creating a beverage center.

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15. 30. How to Create a Jewelry Rack

    How to create a funky jewelry rack from an old record player and magazine rack, from DIY Network.