Making Your Own: Great Ways to Save Money and the Environment

You'll discover brilliant ways to create amazing homemade treasures that save you money while caring for our planet! Our expert contributors share tried and tested projects across crafts, beauty, gardening, food and eco living that help you rediscover the joy of making quality items yourself. Making Your Own is here to help.

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How to Make a Green Roof for Your Shed

Step-by-step instructions for building a living green roof on your shed to save money and add garden space.

How to Make Your Own Vinaigrette

Mix up your own salad dressing at home with just four basic ingredients and no fuss.

Make Your Own Cloche & Mini Greenhouse

Build simple cloches and mini greenhouses to protect seedlings from frost, wind and damp without heating costs.

Make Your Own Natural Foot Scrub & Lotion

Make a natural foot scrub and lotion at home to keep your feet soft, smooth and healthy all year round.

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Make Your Own Christmas Puddings

Homemade Christmas puddings are easier to make than you think and can become a family tradition worth passing down.

Make Your Own Ginger Beer

Make your own ginger beer at home using traditional methods and recipes that recreate the stronger, more authentic versions your ancestors drank.

Using Honey to Make Your Own Beauty Treatments

Make your own honey-based beauty treatments using ingredients as simple and effective as what Cleopatra used.

Make Your Own Birthday Cards

Make your own birthday cards using simple materials and basic techniques to create personal gifts that people will treasure.

Make Your Own Board Games

Make your own board games at home with just paper, dice, and imagination, a fun family activity that's as entertaining as playing store-bought games.

Make Your Own Easter Eggs

Make homemade Easter eggs with melted chocolate and moulds, though expect mess and imperfect results that still taste delicious.

Make Your Own Fabric Flowers

You can make fabric flowers for hair clips, brooches or home décor using simple materials like fabric scraps, scissors and a candle.

Make Your Own Breakfast Cereal

Skip the expensive store-bought stuff and make your own breakfast cereal at home with basic ingredients like oats, nuts and dates.

Make Your Own Valentine's Gifts

Make Valentine's gifts at home with simple ideas like playlists, photo jigsaws, and more, no special skills needed.

Make Your Own Wedding Favours

Make your own wedding favours with homemade sweets, treats and crafted gifts to save money and add a personal touch for your guests.

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