Upcycling is about taking something old, vintage, treasured or possibly even broken, and giving it a new lease of life by turning it into something new. Its a thrifty way of decorating and enhancing your home that avoids waste, but is also stylish.

"Shows ... how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them to make room decor, organizers, school supplies, and so much more"--

From deconstruction methods and salvaging tips to plotting efficient cutting plans and devising creative new uses for everyday items, this book is packed with clever ways to obtain low-cost materials and ingenious projects you can build yourself. From timber beams to hardwood flooring to windows, doors, glass, and more, salvaging building materials can save you thousands of dollars. This book is a hands-on, do-it-yourself guide that shows you how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and give you step-by-step instructions on how to build cool things with what you find. When you build with secondhand stuff, you'll save money and reduce pressure on your local landfill. This second edition of the bestselling book contains new projects, including a pallet table, door-backed kitchen island, and a reclaimed window greenhouse. Turn high-quality salvaged materials into clever, useful things for your home.--COVER.

This collection of 15 projects shows how to add style to pre-owned or second-hand clothes using free-motion machine embroidery. Techniques show include embroidered lettering, making applique patches, and embroidering directly onto the garment fabric.

"From trash to treasure, here are 75 environmentally friendly projects that recycle and upcycle the old and broken into new decorative items for your living spaces."--