Natalie Kay Smith
Sustainable Fashion Writer
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Co-authored Articles (18)
How to
Restore Faded Clothes
Revive faded clothes colors with salt, vinegar, or fabric dyeIt can be really frustrating to buy colorful clothing only to see it fade as soon as you wash it. Luckily, there are a few different ways you can restore the v...
4 DIY Methods to Make an Awesome Toy Car with Recycled Materials
Easiest way to make a toy car out of household itemsMaking a toy car is a fun and easy project that you can do at home with recycled materials you already have on hand. It’s also a great activity that allows you to bon...
How to
Make a Cardboard Car
Making a cardboard car is a fun activity. A large cardboard car, made from a moving box, can keep a toddler or small child entertained for hours. A small toy car is equally fun. To make either a large or a small cardboar...
DIY Cardboard Boat That Won’t Sink
Gearing up for the big cardboard boat regatta in your community? Victory is within your reach—the key is building a sleek, unsinkable boat that can support you and your crew. We’ll help you get started with some pro ...
How to Reuse and Upcycle Your Old Clothing
''Repurpose old garments with these easy sewing DIYs'' Clothes are made of fabric, which has endless possible uses. If you’ve grown tired of some garments, have clothes that don't fit, or have holy or stained items on ...
How to
Make Homemade Weapons out of Everyday Objects
Whether you're playing with your siblings or starting an inter-cubicle war, some homemade weapons can be a fun way to exercise your creativity and hand out a solid butt whooping! wikiHow presents a few ideas below but th...
How to Save Electricity at Home
Conserve energy and lower your bills in the process Conserving electricity serves the double purpose of helping stop global warming and saving a lot of money over time. Take a look around your home and office: any applia...
How to Make a DIY Periscope with Cardboard Milk Cartons
Plus, how to make a homemade periscope with PVC or woodA periscope allows you to look over at objects or people from around a corner, or from a higher vantage point than normal. While modern submarines and other high-tec...
How to
Make a Beyblade
Learn to make and use a homemade Beyblade Beyblading is becoming more and more popular, and if you want to get in on the action it's fun to make your own beyblade. You can make attack, defense, stamina and balance beybla...
How to Make a Vase Out of a Plastic Bottle: 3 Easy Ways
Turn old plastic bottles into one-of-a-kind vases for your flowersLooking for a fun and cheap DIY project that’ll add some extra flair to your home? Well, look no further because we have the perfect craft for you! Thes...
How to
Fold a Plastic Bag
Are you tired of all those plastic grocery bags stuffed under your sink, threatening to spill out all over the place? Plastic grocery bags take up a lot of room and create so much waste that many places around the world ...
How to
Make a Piggy Bank
It’s never too early to start saving money! A piggy bank can be a fun way of making sure your money is all in one safe place. While it’s easy to go purchase a piggy bank, there's nothing to stop you from making one o...
How to
Go Green
Going green is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and help the planet. Being green is all about reducing how many resources you use, reusing items when you can, and recycling items that can’t be reused....
How to
Recycle Ceramic
Unlike glass and similar materials, curbside recycling programs don’t typically pick up ceramics. However, this doesn’t mean they have to wind up in a landfill. Take your used or broken ceramics to a commercial recyc...
How Many Clothes Should Be in a Capsule Wardrobe?
If you want to save time and money making outfits, a capsule wardrobe is a perfect sustainable way to cut down your closet. Even though capsule wardrobes have limited items, you’ll be able to mix and match your clothes...
How to
Recycle Leather
Leather is a multi-purpose material used to create beautiful and long-lasting clothes, shoes and accessories such as belts and purses. It creates expensive-looking products and because it is so soft, it feels great to wo...
The Best Way to Recycle & Repurpose Glass Bottles
Throw your glass containers in the trash or give them fresh life? Wondering if a unique bottle is capable of being recycled? Looking for alternative ways to get rid of glass bottles since your town doesn’t recycle? We ...
How to
Dispose of Old Clothes
If you are tired of your old clothes, think twice before throwing them in the dumpster. Consider selling them for some quick cash or donating them to a person in need. If you are particularly crafty, you can repurpose yo...
