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Worm Fail

Over the summer I was very excited about the vermicomposter I had made myself.   One of my primary fears was drowning my worms because I had heard stories of worms all over an office because they were escaping a vermicomposter in a desk that was too wet.   This doesn't look like a drowned worm.  That looks like a dried out worm.  *sigh* I dried them all out.  So much for my worm bin dreams.   Ah well, at least I won't have to figure out how to move them.  

Vermicomposter How-to

Here it is! The moment you've all been waiting for: how to make a vermicomposter out of an old dresser drawer.  The dresser drawers I had painted the drawers because I had planned to plant in them.  But I realized that this would be the perfect for some worms: small (I have a low amount of waste), easy to drill holes in, easy to move/keep inside.   The drill was all I needed to get started.  Thanks Megan for sharing the cost of the drill! Above you can see the drawer side, I drilled quarter inch holes every few inches along the sides with even more on the bottom-about one every inch.   I popped the bottom out of one of the other drawers to use as a lid.  Originally I had bought hinges but it actually leaves a gap that is great for air flow so I think instead I'm going to find some sort of latch for the sides...just in case my kitty gets curious.   A few copies of the Wilmington News Journal soaked in water ma...

5 things I want to D-I-Y

I've been catching up on my Google Reader feed with some crafty blogs that have some great projects. Here's a few things I really want to try out: 1. Fabulous plant waterers I love the champagne bottle!  I found this on Love and Trash's blog and you can read the article here.   Not only does she link to where she found the idea but she also links to another blog who creates them using light bulbs and a ball point pen! I'm going home tonight and sticking as many wine bottles into my potted plants as possible!  2. Mason Jar Chandelier The one shown was created by Love and Trash but the full tutorial can be found from Kara Pasley Designs.   I'm not sure about the Mason jars (because I could be canning in them) but I love the idea of using old glassware to create my own chandelier because I've been DYING to have one for my dining room.  So feel free to send me ideas on what I should use to create my own! 3. Worm Com...