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50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things
If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anythingbut taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or lazy), sentimental or just have more important things todeal with. Well if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a new DIY project, here are 50 creative ways torepurpose, reues and upcycle old things.
There’s a pretty broad range in this list but hopefully a handful jump out and spark an idea for you andyour home!
1. Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls to Organize Cables and Chords
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50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things «TwistedSifter
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2. Turn Old Credit Cards Into Guitar Picks
50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things «TwistedSifter
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3. Create a Window Cover Using Old Picture Slides
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4. Upcycle Old Light Bulbs Into Candles
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5. Repurpose Old CD Holders Into Bagel Storage Device
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6. Fill a Box With Skewers and it Becomes an All-Purpose Knife Block
50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things «TwistedSifter
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7. Turn Old Picture Frames Into Serving Trays
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8. Reuse Ketchup Bottles as a Pancake Squirter
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9. Use Paperclips to Organize Your Cables
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10. Turn Old Wrenches Into Wall Hooks
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11. Repurpose an Old Suitcase Into a Medicine Cabinet
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12. Use Your Old Computer Tower as a Mail Box
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13. Use Marbles to Plug Holes in Fences
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14. Reuse Old Kleenex Boxes as Bag Dispensers
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15. Turn an Old Door Frame Into a Coffee Table
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16. Turn Old Bulletin Boards into a Jewellery Organizer
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17. Use Post-It Notes as a Collector when Drilling
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18. Repurpose a Card Catalogue Into a Mini Bar
19. Use Old Lego Pieces As a Key Holder
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20. Upcycle a Shopping Cart Into a Rolling Chair
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21. Turn Old Suitcases Into Side Tables
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22. Upcycle Old Mugs, Bottles and Bowls Into Light Fixtures
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23. Use Lifesavers as Candle Holders on Cakes
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24. Use a Paper Clip as a Key Chain and Money Clip
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25. Use a Pipe with Valves as a Coat Rack
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26. Use Old Books as Shelves
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27. Reuse Old Cassette Tape Cases as Gift Card Boxes
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28. Use Old CD Cases to Store and Organize Cables
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29. Turn an Old Bike Into a Bathroom Counter
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30. Turn an Old Mini Fridge Into a TV Stand and Storage Unit
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31. Turn Old Utensils Into Wall Hooks
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32. Turn an Old Wine Box Into a Shoe Rack
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33. Use Shower Hooks in Your Closet as Bag Holders
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34. Turn Old Suitcases Into Accordion Folders
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35. Turn Old Tennis Rackets Into Mirrors
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36. Use Old Picture Frame Corners Like Tiles
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37. Turn an Old Door Into a Frame for a Standing Mirror
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38. Use an Old Paper Tower Holder as a Ribbon Holder
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39. Turn An Old Bathtub Into a Love Seat
40. Use Frisbees To Reinforce Disposable Plates
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41. Repurpose Old Barrels Into a Drum Set
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42. Use Cupcake Wrappers to Prevent Posicles from Dripping
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43. Use An Old Hanging Shoe Rack to Organize Your Pantry
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44. Make a Chair from Old Waterskis
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45. Use Old Books to Create a Desk
46. Turn a Six Pack Into a Condiment Carrier
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47. Transform a Chair into a Towel Rack and Shelf
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48. Use A Cupcake Tray as a Jewellery Organizer
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49. Use Mason Jars to Carry Your Salad
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50. Turn an Old Piano Into an Outdoor Water Fountain
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