Category: DIY

How to make a small scarecrow

A how-to by Morgan Mitchell Photo by Morgan Mitchell As fall spreads deeper throughout the Valley in Aroostook County, Maine,…

October 3, 2019 4:41 pm

I tried to make almond milk from scratch. Here’s how it went.

I have more experience with plant-based milks than your average non-vegan consumer. During my six-month fellowship at the California-based “Sierra…

September 25, 2019 9:00 am

7 ways to reuse polystyrene

Photo by Troy Bennett Maybe you have just received takeout in disposable foam containers or a package filled with packing…

September 12, 2019 3:21 pm

Welcome to Sam Tries Things. I’m Sam.

I am a curious person. My curiosity has taken me all over the country and the world, from New York…

September 4, 2019 3:26 pm

8 Ways to reuse mesh produce bags

Mesh produce bags holding various forms of produce at the Hannaford's on Union Street in Bangor, Maine. | Photo by…

August 29, 2019 9:39 am

Essential skills for backyard farmers

Photo by Ashley L. Conti Starting your own backyard farm can be intimidating, especially if you are new to the…

August 5, 2019 12:48 pm

What to make with sheep milk

Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More…

August 2, 2019 4:35 pm

DIY tool organizer ideas

There’s nothing quite so frustrating and time-consuming as searching for specific tools while in the midst of a project, whether…

July 25, 2019 11:36 am

How to reuse old cutting boards

Image by monicore from Pixabay Aside from a sharp knife, a quality cutting board is one of the most important…

July 24, 2019 11:58 am

How to reuse paper

Paper can easily be tossed into your recycling bin, but consider the hierarchy of the “Three R’s:” reduce, reuse, recycle.…

July 22, 2019 9:00 am

How to reuse pill bottles

Photo by Sam Schipani Plastic seems inevitable in some aspects of our lives. For those of us with daily medication…

July 16, 2019 11:02 am

12 upcycling ideas for the home

Cactuses in various pots and upcycled containers. | Photo by Milada Vigerova from Pixabay Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive…

July 9, 2019 1:00 pm