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The Making Life House and Property Update for 2018-2019
The other day we were reflecting on all the things we’ve done to our house and property since we moved in October of 2018. The house had “good bones” you…
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Vintage School Desk Upcycle – DIY Furniture Makeover (Plus Video)
If you’ve checked out our blog before then you know that we love a few things. We love making things. We love repurposing things. And lastly, we love auctions. This…
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How to Build a DIY Fire Pit in 1 HOUR (PLUS Video)
Every house or property NEEDS to have an outdoor fire pit. Some of our family’s favorite memories have been spent around a bonfire or campfire. Whether you like to roast…
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Mountain Wall Mounted Coat Rack: A Very Scrap Wood Project
Need somewhere to hang your coats? Need to use up some scrap wood? Love mountain ranges? Then I have a project for you! Introducing, a wall coat rack made with…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fair Trade Toys: Making and Buying Toys Ethically
Since we have been talking about being an eco-friendly maker, I thought it would be a good time to bring up something else that’s near and dear to my heart:…
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How to Freeze Blueberries and Strawberries: What to Do With Frozen Blueberries and Strawberries
We love to pick berries. This year we hit up the strawberry patch and the blueberry patch. The kids enjoy u-picks and so do I! Most people pick more berries…
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5 Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Crafter, Maker, and Artist
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Here at the Making Life, we LOVE nature. We love taking care of our planet. We love providing a healthy environment for our kids. It’s important…
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3 Reasons Why Auctions and Flea Markets are Great for Makers
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Recently we’ve been watching HGTV’s, Flea Market Flip. It’s so fun watching teams go to a flea market, find old broken pieces, and turn them into…
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How to Handle Maker Envy
Written by: Hannah Kimmel What is maker envy, you ask? If you’ve ever made something and saw someone else doing it better, you may have experienced it. Let’s describe…
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Maker Woes: Overcoming Maker Dry Spells
Written by: Ned Kimmel Circumstances can put us in a variety of situations or places in our maker lives. And due to a variety of reasons, makers can find themselves…
