Source: twistedsifter.com
Published: June 12, 2012
You probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or lazy), sentimental or just have more important things to deal with. Well if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a new DIY project, here are 50 creative ways to repurpose, reuse 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 and your home!
If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or lazy), sentimental or just have more important things to deal with. Well if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a new DIY project, here are 50 creative ways to repurpose, reuse 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 and your home!
1. Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls to Organize Cables and Chords
2. Turn Old Credit Cards Into Guitar Picks
3. Create a Window Cover Using Old Picture Slides
4. Upcycle Old Light Bulbs Into Candles
5. Repurpose Old CD Holders Into Bagel Storage Device
6. Fill a Box With Skewers and it Becomes an All-Purpose Knife Block
7. Turn Old Picture Frames Into Serving Trays
8. Reuse Ketchup Bottles as a Pancake Squirter
9. Use Paperclips to Organize Your Cables
10. Turn Old Wrenches Into Wall Hooks
11. Repurpose an Old Suitcase Into a Medicine Cabinet
12. Use Your Old Computer Tower as a Mail Box
13. Use Marbles to Plug Holes in Fences
14. Reuse Old Kleenex Boxes as Bag Dispensers
15. Turn an Old Door Frame Into a Coffee Table
16. Turn Old Bulletin Boards into a Jewellery Organizer
17. Use Post-It Notes as a Collector when Drilling
18. Repurpose a Card Catalogue Into a Mini Bar
19. Use Old Lego Pieces As a Key Holder
20. Upcycle a Shopping Cart Into a Rolling Chair
21. Turn Old Suitcases Into Side Tables
22. Upcycle Old Mugs, Bottles and Bowls Into Light Fixtures
23. Use Lifesavers as Candle Holders on Cakes
24. Use a Paper Clip as a Key Chain and Money Clip
25. Use a Pipe with Valves as a Coat Rack
26. Use Old Books as Shelves
27. Reuse Old Cassette Tape Cases as Gift Card Boxes
28. Use Old CD Cases to Store and Organize Cables
29. Turn an Old Bike Into a Bathroom Counter
30. Turn an Old Mini Fridge Into a TV Stand and Storage Unit
31. Turn Old Utensils Into Wall Hooks
32. Turn an Old Wine Box Into a Shoe Rack
33. Use Shower Hooks in Your Closet as Bag Holders
34. Turn Old Suitcases Into Accordion Folders
35. Turn Old Tennis Rackets Into Mirrors
36. Use Old Picture Frame Corners Like Tiles
37. Turn an Old Door Into a Frame for a Standing Mirror
38. Use an Old Paper Tower Holder as a Ribbon Holder
39. Turn An Old Bathtub Into a Love Seat
40. Use Frisbees To Reinforce Disposable Plates
41. Repurpose Old Barrels Into a Drum Set
42. Use Cupcake Wrappers to Prevent Popsicles from Dripping
43. Use An Old Hanging Shoe Rack to Organize Your Pantry
44. Make a Chair from Old Waterskis
45. Use Old Books to Create a Desk
46. Turn a Six Pack Into a Condiment Carrier
47. Transform a Chair into a Towel Rack and Shelf
48. Use A Cupcake Tray as a Jewelry Organizer
49. Use Mason Jars to Carry Your Salad
50. Turn an Old Piano Into an Outdoor Water Fountain
