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Thursday, October 15 / 12:00PM

Our Favorite Crafts (From Readers Like You)

One of the best ways to get started with DIY is to get crafty. But it's clear that Planet Green readers know this already. Check out this slideshow of incredible green crafts submitted by Planet Green readers to see what we mean. + READ MORE

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Tuesday, September 29 / 8:00AM

The Best DIY Projects for Tech and Transportation (View and Vote)

From homemade hydrogen fuel cells to teeny-tiny computers and upcycled messenger bags to winterized bike tires, these do-it-yourself projects from our Tech and Transport category will bring out your inner handyman (and maybe your inner techie, too). + READ MORE

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Tuesday, September 15 / 1:15PM

Show Us Your Favorite Green Craft Project

One of the best ways to get started with DIY is to get crafty. Our archive of eco-friendly crafts is extensive, but there are always more ideas out there than we can write about. That's why we're asking you to submit your favorite green crafts. + READ MORE

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Tuesday, September 15 / 12:45PM

Share a Video of Your Best Green DIY Project

Planet Green's Green DIY Projects feature is full of great ideas and advice to get a green do-it-yourself lifestyle started. But, we know that there are a lot more great ideas out there. We also know there's no one better to ask for project ideas than our readers. Now, that's exactly what we're doing. + READ MORE

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Tuesday, September 8 / 9:00AM

How to Get Into the DIY Mindset: Even Nerds Can Practice Self-Reliance

I never thought of myself as a DIY kind of person. But even geeks and nerds like me can learn skills to grow food, save energy and cut our carbon footprint. Here are a few pointers for getting into the DIY mindset. + READ MORE

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Monday, August 31 / 11:30AM

99 Skills for an Eco-Friendly DIY Lifestyle

A checklist of 100 essential skills for the green do it yourself-er. Choose a few to work on every month and you will be an eco-friendly expert in no time. + READ MORE

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Tuesday, March 31 / 12:30PM

Top 10 Sites for Do It Yourself Projects

You can find just about anything you can imagine (and some things you never have) on the internet—which makes it that much harder to figure out where to go when you need to retile the bathroom, change your oil, or find a perfect birthday present. So it's only natural that you'd pay someone else to do those things for you—but no more. These ten DIY websites can show you how to repair, knit, sew, reuse, redecorate, or renovate anything; in the process, you'll save a bundle of money and countless resources while preventing needless waste. + READ MORE

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Sunday, March 1 / 9:51PM

How to Go Green: Home Renovation

Green home renovation gives your home a fresh new look and gives the environment a break! Find out more about eco-friendly home renovation with How to Go Green: Green Home Renovation. + READ MORE

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Monday, February 9 / 8:00AM

Ask Steve Thomas Anything (About Your Home)

We've all watched the nail-pounding, green-as-grass, home-fixin’ action on Renovation Nation. We've seen walls torn down, carpets ripped asunder, solar panels mounted and energy efficiency increased. And Steve Thomas has been there at the center of it all with a warm smile, a skillful hand and his brain full of green renovation knowledge. Now you can access that knowledge without the aid of a psychic by simply asking Steve. + READ MORE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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