In the US, we use way too many plastic bags. But, we can reduce that by re-purposing plastic bags to make these adorable reusable grocery totes…learn to make your own here!

In the US, we use way too many plastic bags. But, we can reduce that by re-purposing plastic bags to make these adorable reusable grocery totes…learn to make your own here!
Instead of just recycling old cardboard boxes, put them to use again! It’s amazing the number of ways you can reuse a simple box. Check out just 11 of them.
Not all presents need to be wrapped with wrapping paper. Make gift giving more interesting this year! Stretch your creativity and use repurposed materials to wrap your gifts.
Have a whole bunch of nails and other extra hardware? Want a more rugged or industrial look for your tree this year? Then make hardware ornaments!
Hang on to all your old buttons! You can use them to create a cute, easy, and unique decoration for your tree this year. You’ll find the instructions to make this adorable button snowflake ornament here.
I confess: I never would have thought of today’s DIY… It’s a creative way to upcycle a knife block, but what do you think? Click on the image to check out how she did it:
I love working with wood, especially re-purposing it. Less than one year ago, I did some contract manufacturing for a local startup here in Houston. They were handmilling California Redwood fence pickets into their product. Only problem was, that wood is not designed to be used than for anything other than fencing. We used to […]
We’re HUGE fans of upcycling materials. For those of y’all who aren’t familiar with the term upcycle, it refers to re-purposing or re-assigning use of a material instead of throwing it away as trash. Before it was “a thing”, I remember upcycling tons of things from the local CHOC thrift store (Children’s Hospital or Orange […]
The appeal of raised-bed gardens has grown over the last couple of years, thanks to people’s interest in becoming more Resourceful & Self-Providing. Some have pursued this out of necessity & others out of exploration. Whatever your motivation for building a raised-bed garden, we applaud you & join you in this celebration of Independent Food […]
Today’s DIY is geared to keep you warm in a stylish & re-purposing kinda way! This is a project I would love to get my hands on to try. Now, if I can only find a used washing machine tumbler sitting around somewhere… Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s DIY.
Lifetime Warranty by The Berkey Guy
Our Exclusive Lifetime warranty for Berkey Water Filtration Systems ensures replacement of all Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, and wing nuts that fail due to faulty materials or workmanship. These items may be returned to us and we will send you new replacement items. There is no need to register with us; this warranty applies to any system purchased on our web site at www.directive21.com or over the phone on or after January 1, 2011.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by carelessness, accidents, or abuse of the system. Filters have a separate warranty. This Exclusive Lifetime warranty exists in addition to all other stated warranties on Berkey Systems.
To take advantage of your lifetime warranty on Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, or wing nuts, contact us at 877-886-3653. If possible, please have your receipt handy. Once you have reported the issue, you will be asked to ship the damaged parts to us. We will process the claim and, if it’s approved, ship the replacement parts to you within one business day. All shipping will be at the customer’s expense.
All other items have a manufacturer’s warranty of at least 90 days, and some are up to a year. If an item breaks due to a manufacturer defect, please call us at 877-886-3653.