It’s become quite common to see upcycled projects on Pinterest and various blogs, but how often do we get to see creative recycling solutions in real homes? These are just a few of the phone snappies I shot on the Crown Heights North house tour on Saturday.

The old wine box backsplash is a great idea! This one was behind a counter that was not located near the sink, but since wood and water don’t mix, it would be advisable to seal wood with a good marine varnish if it is near a faucet. Heck, seal it anyway if you’re working with food.

This homeowner picked up some reclaimed wood at a salvage supplier and bought the piping at Home Depot. Cost of materials and skill level not that high. I’ve seen similar on Etsy going for $1800. My friends, THAT is why you need to DIY!

Can’t decide what to do with those old wine bottles? Very cool looking garden trim that wouldn’t last 5 minutes with my dogs, but if you have a pet free, child free home…awesome!