Happy Birthday Canada!  For 150 years our beautiful country has given us a place to call home.  With stunning summers and (yes - we’re going to dare to say it) winter wonderlands, no matter the season Canada is an amazing place to live. 

Green Storage Solutions is committed to our country and our planet.  We are the first and biggest eco-friendly storage company in Canada, and we have spread our wings into the rest of North America as well.  At Green Storage we are always looking for new ways to keep your home organized and the planet healthy.  To celebrate Canada Day, we have 10 Upcycled DIY storage solutions for your Canada Day Celebration:

Tin Can Utensil Caddy

Save your old tin cans and turn them into a utensil caddy for quick grab-and-go at your Canada Day barbeque.  Use 250mL cans for forks, knives and spoons and use 1L cans for your barbeque tools. 

For instructions click here http://www.madamecriativa.com.br/45/post/2013/08/porta-talheres-com-ala-feito-com-latas-madeira-e-couro.html

Pallet Seating

Worried about seating?  Don’t be afraid to invite the whole neighborhood with easy to assemble outdoor seating made from old pallets. Just stack and drill a few old pallets together until you have the length you like.  For a more rustic look, add a stain to preserve the wood.  If you have a color theme, paint them any shade you like to match your outdoor décor.  To add a little comfort, a few outdoor pillows will finish the look.

Click here https://www.hoselink.com.au/blog/outdoor-pallet-seating/ to learn more


Serving Tray

Be ready to serve your guests with these vintage serving trays.  Have an old dresser or cupboard that is taking up space?  Remove the drawer and attach handles to the front.  Instantly you have a one-of-a-kind piece to serve lemonade (or Caesers – it’s the Canadian thing to do!)

Click here http://lollyjane.com/cupboard-door-serving-tray/ for instructions

PVC Storage Hack

Need to tidy of your lawn and can’t find the proper tools?  Keep all your gardening tools in one easy to reach space – and no longer fear that the whole pile is going to come crashing down on you.  Mount some 4” PVC pipes together on a wood pallet or using 2X4’s.  Not only does this hack keep the tools in place, it also makes the whole unit easy to move for a quick sweep.

Fear the dreaded gardening corner no more, click here http://www.hometalk.com/7852439/gardening-tool-reorganization?date=20160113 for instructions

Muffin-Tin Condiment Dish

Turn a muffin tin into the ultimate barbeque condiment dish.  Keep your veggies fresh and your condiments apart in their own individual compartment.  Keep the onion lovers and the onion haters at peace with this handy upcycle.

http://yesterdayontuesday.com/2013/07/tips-for-smart-summertime-living/

6-Pack Party Pack

If you have a lot of different tables and want to avoid a bottle neck at the condiment stand, turn old 6-Pack boxes into Party Pack Condiment stands.  Give each table its very own Ketchup, Mustard, Hot Sauce, Barbeque Sauce, Mayo, Relish, Dijon Mustard, Sweet Relish, Purple Ketchup . . . There’s a lot you can do with these condiment stands.

Find out how here http://www.designsponge.com/2008/07/diy-wednesdays-sixpack-caddy.html

Tension Rod Tidy

Having a few friends or the whole block over can be stressful.  The cleaning starts the day before the party and can last long into July 2nd (and 3rd . . . and 4th?)  Avoid the stress of trying to find the right cleaner in a pile of bottles.  Install a tension rod underneath any sink for an easy place to hang cleaning products and creating tons of space underneath.

See more here http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/under-sink-solu-150146

Magazine Rack Storage Hack

Between shish kebabs, tomato slices, cheese slices and watermelon slices, any good barbecue requires a lot of chopping.  Save valuable counter space by storing your cutting boards vertically in a Magazine Rack.

Find out more here http://lifehacker.com/5935895/store-cutting-boards-in-your-cabinets-with-a-magazine-rack

Tin Can Patio Lighting

Remember those old tin cans you were saving?  Turn your recycling into beautiful upcycled patio lighting.  When the sun sets keep the party going and celebrate Canada long into the night.

For instructions click here http://thriftyskinflint.wordpress.com/recycle-green/

Cheers, eh.

Need a few extra glasses for those friends of friends who just arrived?  Or do you want to kick back with a Caeser or some 40 Creek?  Sip in style this summer with these DIY glasses that will turn your recyclable bottles into one-of-a-kind glassware. 
Find out how here http://lifehacker.com/turn-beer-bottles-into-attractive-cheap-glasses-1478025511

Happy 150th Birthday Canada – However you choose to celebrate, give back to the planet and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.