About Kat

I started this blog to share with you all the results of years of turning trash into treasures. Hopefully I'll spark some new creative thoughts and if that happens I hope that you'll share your discoveries and together we’ll build a blog that will singlehandedly reduce global warming and save the world! Okay, maybe that’s a grand goal but we should be able to at least downsize our own trash output.

Drafty Windows

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Kat

Seal a drafty window or door with a length of bicycle inner tube cut to fit like a U-shaped sleeve over the bottom or side of the window.

Save Even More Energy With Insulated Curtains

Window Treatments – Curtain Rods

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Kat

You’d be surprised at the items you have around your house already that can be re-made into a curtain rod.

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Window Shade Makeover

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Kat

Instead of tossing out an ugly, torn or dirty window shade re-make it. Continue reading →

Baking Pans Restored

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Kat

Pans that have lost, or never had, a Teflon coating can be sprayed with a Teflon spray purchased in a hardware or kitchen gadget store.

Irish Attic

living green – reduce – reuse – recycle – refashion – remake

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