School
Michigan State University
Expertise
Gardening, Upcycling, Eco-Friendly Cleaning
- Lindsay is well-versed in everything DIY, from making her own green cleaning products to building pieces for her home with salvaged wood.
- She's passionate about vintage-style design, organic gardening, and upcycling hard-to-recycle materials.
- She lives an eco-friendly lifestyle in the Colorado mountains, where she coaxes vegetables to grow at 8,500 feet.
Experience
Lindsay's passion for indoor and outdoor gardening, creating backyard habitats, and upcycling has been useful in her articles for House Digest. Her extensive experience digging in the dirt and repurposing potential landfill fodder adds color to her articles. Thrift and eco-friendliness also drive her writing for House Digest, and she's delighted to show readers how the two can go hand in hand.
Education
Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Arts in French with honors and a Master of Arts in curriculum and teaching with high honors, both from Michigan State University.
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Design
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If you're looking for an inexpensive and easy DIY project, make an adorable Easter wreath to display in your home out of some unexpected items from Dollar Tree.
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To DIY a decorative piece that also adds storage on a budget, repurpose a versatile item from Dollar Tree into unique floating wall shelves.
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In just a few simple steps, you can turn an inexpensive wooden serving bowl into a pendant light. This DIY will add some natural wood and texture to your space.
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You don't have to keep that unused pool noodle stashed in your garage forever. With this simple DIY, you can turn it into breathtaking floral decor.
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The Dollar Tree is basically a fantasy land for people who love crafting on a budget, and it's the perfect spot to find all the ingredients for this DIY tray.
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Design
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Nothing says "celebration" like homemade decor. If you're celebrating Eid al-Fitr, take your decorations to the next level with these fun DIY snack trays.
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Cleaning
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Metal cookie tins are durable and easy to adapt for other purposes. So, the next time you happen upon one, snap it up for an unexpected bathroom storage hack.
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Design
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Make use of some of the countless toilet paper rolls you throw away by turning them into little evergreen trees that can be displayed at any time of year.
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Don't throw away the papery husk on the outside of each ground cherry. Instead, repurpose these delicate items into a gorgeous fairy light decoration.
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If you have a boring lampshade that is letting down the aesthetic potential of your home, why not change it up with a little thrifting secret?
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Design
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Want to add some quirky, personalized decor pieces to your home? Check out how to add your pets to outdated thrift store artwork with paint or other materials.
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Bubble vases are showing up at all the high-end stores. We love the aesthetic, but not the price, so here's how to make your own with a few Dollar Tree supplies.
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Design
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Decorating for Easter? Add this easy-to-do DIY to your list for chic decor that's the perfect balance of cute and colorful yet elegant and stylish.
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Garden
By Lindsay Donaldson
To attract natural pollinators and other critters to your garden, create a wildlife mansion out of a few wood pallets and other natural materials.
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Design
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There are countless ways to get creative with vases, but have you ever seen a citrus vase? Shake things up with this creative flower arrangement idea.
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Design
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With just a jar and a few other supplies, you can create an adorable mushroom candle holder that's easy to customize to fit your specific style.
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Design
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Spring is the perfect time of year to decorate your home with flowers. This creative floral candle holder DIY is budget-friendly and easy to make.
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Design
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An herb drying rack is both aesthetically pleasing and practical. And you can make your own with this crafting supply that you may have at home.
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Decorating can be expensive, which is why learning how to make your own chic interior décor, like a feathered lamp, with cheap supplies can be such a lifesaver.
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Design
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When it comes to repurposing old bandanas, tossing out them is a mistake. Discover nine fun and creative ways to give these versatile fabrics a new life.
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Those huge, metal grommets on your factory-made curtains can soon be a thing of the past. Here's a clever trick to hide them and elevate the look of the room.
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Design
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This simple, inexpensive household item has been staring us in the face all this time, just waiting to be used as a stand for your hanging houseplants.
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If you're preparing your yard for spring, don't skip over the basket section at your local thrift store next time you go; repurpose them for growing and decor.
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Garden
By Lindsay Donaldson
Spring is the season of growth, and officially begins in late March. If you're excited to start planting, here's a great cool-weather vegetable to start with.
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Design
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Any old jar can be turned into a gorgeous flower vase, propagation station, or twinkle light vessel with just some twine and a simple tying technique.
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Organizing all your bathroom essentials can be tricky. But there's one commonly thrifted kitchen item that can provide budget-friendly storage.
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Garden
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This fruit tree produces delicious berries, attracts birds, and performs equally well in hot and cold climates. Best of all, you can grow it in a container.
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