Prefer using a DIY organizer rather than buying a product or gadget that does the same thing? These are some of the best ideas I’ve seen for getting organized without spending a dime! See my personal recommendations before trying each of these DIY organization ideas. These are the best repurposing tips to help you get organized… for FREE!
Free Stuff
Here, homeowners are sharing their favorite ways to get free stuff for the home -- and who doesn't like getting things for FREE? From DIY ideas without spending a dime because you're using things you already have at home to ways to find free stuff at yard sales & garage sales (and reasons you should offer free things at your sales, too).
One Mom’s DIY Little Tikes Outdoor Climber Makeover: See How To Paint Plastic Outdoor Play Sets To Make Them Look New Again
I found a Little Tikes outdoor climber for FREE on Facebook Marketplace — it just needed a little TLC. See what I did to give this old outdoor climber a new look. Here’s how to paint plastic outdoor play sets + My tips for making the job quicker & easier.
The Best FREE Home Inventory Programs, Apps, And Printable Forms To Keep Track Of Everything You Own
It’s important to have a detailed inventory of all your belongings in the event of a natural disaster, accident, or theft. The best way to create and maintain your personal inventory is to use one of these FREE home inventory programs, apps, and printable forms.
How To Roll Plastic Bags Into Small, Self-Dispensing Bundles + Clever Uses For Plastic Shopping Bags
I like to keep my plastic shopping bags rolled together, organized in self-dispensing bundles. It’s really easy to do. You just have to fold them together in a certain way. I’m going to show you how to roll plastic bags so you can easily pull out one bag at a time. Plus, fun ways to save time & money with your reusable shopping bags!
Play ‘House Flip’ Online (Free) To Test Your Skill At Flipping Houses
You’ve seen shows like Flip This House featuring Armando Montelongo on A&E and Property Ladder with Kersten Kemp on TLC, right? Now you can try your hand at flipping houses yourself for free online. Play the online game called House Flip!
6 Free Ways To Learn More About Your Neighbors… Legally
What do you know about your neighbors? Better yet, what do your neighbors know about you? Here are 6 legal ways to snoop on your neighbors online. They’re all free too.
You Never Know What You’re Going To Find…
You never know what you’re going to find from a fellow Freecycler. You too, can turn trash into treasure by sharing your unwanted household items with others who might have alternative ideas for using those things. See how I put 5 old garden hoses to use…
Fun With Furniture Made Out Of Cardboard
Some fun DIY stuff you can do… make your own furniture out of cardboard boxes!
Yard Sale Advice: What To Do With Leftover Garage Sale Items
Here are some great ideas for what to do with all of the unsold items at your yard sale or garage sale. Briefly: donate, sell online, give away for free, save for next garage sale, keep and enjoy. Some options: eBay, Freecycle, Craigslist, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or friends & relatives.
Reasons To Give Away Items For FREE At Your Garage Sale + A List Of Yard Sale Freebies To Consider
One of the best things you can do at your yard sale is to give away some items for free. And don’t be shy about making a big deal of it! I always offer free stuff at each of my garage sales. Here are some of the items I give away for free at yard sales…
Garage Sale Tips: Do You Have A Rain Plan? Here’s What To Do If It Rains!
When it comes to having a successful yard sale, you should always have a rain plan. Otherwise, if it rains, you’ve gone to a lot of work for nothing! So be sure to check the weather forecast. However, overcast days are often more successful than sunny, hot days!
My Experience Planting Trees: Japanese Maple | Oriental Totem Pole | Pecan Trees
See how you can get 2 free tree seedlings, plus some highlights from my personal experience of replanting trees. We live in Tennessee, and the trees I mention here are: Japanese Red Maple tree, Oriental Totem Pole, and Pecan Trees. Great pictures and tips here…
Stay Organized With The Low-Tech (Yet Amazing) PocketMod
Looking for a quick & easy way to stay organized? Then you’ve GOTTA try the PocketMod! It’s very low-tech, yet very practical and functional. (Fun too!)
Unsold Flowers, Trees & Shrubs Available To You For FREE!
Have you wondered what happens to the plants that nurseries don’t sell? They are typically destroyed, what a waste that is! A company called Free Trees and Plants rescues unsold plants and offers them to the public for FREE — you only pay postage and handling. Here are the details…
Kids’ Toys Kicked To The Curb…
It bugs me when some many ‘working’ items are simply kicked to the curb on trash pick up day, rather than donated to places like Goodwill or the Salvation Army… or better yet, passed on to your own neighbors, friends, and relatives.
Freecycle – It’s Like A Random Act of Kindness
Freecycle makes it possible to Give and Get some pretty neat stuff… for FREE! Here’s how Freecycle works.
Freecycle: What Do You Want? What Have You Got?
Freecycle is a great place to find free stuff AND a great place to give away free stuff. Here’s how to find a Freecycle group in your area.
