As it turns out, plastic containers actually can be a little environmentally friendly! Just reuse them to make DIY bird feeders with optional seed dispensers.

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Plastic containers tend to pile up and go into the recycle bin. You can save the lids and give this DIY that makes them into ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

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Airtight containers are great tools to preserve dry foods and keep bugs out, but they have some downsides. They need to be ...