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Do Just One Thing for September 18, 2011

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | September 18th, 2011

9/18/11

In my new book "Upcycling," I share more than 100 recycling projects that take everyday things we usually toss and transform them into beautiful new functional things for the home. My favorite idea is to stack mismatched plates, cups and saucers into a tiered serving tray. Start with the largest plate as the base, center a cup in the middle, add a plate on top and continue. Glue them all together with E-6000 glue for a strong hold (wait 24 hours for the glue to set). Then throw a party!

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Do Just One Thing for September 17, 2011

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | September 17th, 2011

9/17/11

If you have to use disposable paper plates for a party, make the green choice and go with uncoated ones that can be composted afterward. Look for packages of paper plates that bear a composting symbol on the front; this means the plates can be tossed into a compost bin to break down and biodegrade into beneficial nutrients for your garden. To speed up the composting process, used plates should be soaked with water and tossed into the compost pile. But, if you can, always go with reusable plates first.

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Do Just One Thing for September 16, 2011

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | September 16th, 2011

9/16/11

Bring a plastic Ziploc bag with you the next time you get a haircut. Ask your hairdresser to fill up the bag with your own hair; then scatter it around your house in spots where field mice and other rodents may enter. With the air getting cooler, critters will be looking for places to burrow and live, which may include your own home. Your own hair can be a natural deterrent to keep them away.

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