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There are so many ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose and have fun at the same time. I have selected a couple of great recycling projects that use a variety of household items that normally get thrown out. |
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Before throwing anything away these days, I try to think of ways items can be upcycled, reused and repurposed. This time it's a yoghurt container that is upcycled into a vintage flower pot. |
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Don't throw out your old bamboo blinds - take them apart and use them to makeover a dated lamp or pendant shade for a contemporary look. Isabella and Max Rooms shows you how easy it is to do this project easily and quickly. |
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Having previously cut some large branches off a Silver Birch, I am always looking for ways to use these in and around the home. It seems such a pity to let the wood go to waste when it could be used for something else. |
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What a great way to recycle ice cream containers or plastic tubs - cover them with old patterns and add bright bows for storing all your patterns. |
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As you know, I'm always looking for great ways to recycle, and this project puts tin cans to use as attractive plant holders for a kitchen windowsill or side table. |
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I have seen roses made from plastic spoons on the Internet and often wondered how easy they would be to make, and how good they would actually looked. Well, I can tell you now that they are super easy and look absolutely gorgeous. The picture doesn't do the finished flower justice! |
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I have been promising myself to try some metal working for ages, but just never seemed to find the time to get round to it. The opportunity finally presented itself today when wondering what I could make with an empty coffee can. |
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If you have odds and scraps of fabric at home, we've come across so many unique and wonderful ways to use fabric scraps. |
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I recently stumbled upon Funky Junk Interiors during one of my many forays on the Internet. Anyone interested in serious recycling will be amazed at some of the great projects they have on their website. |
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I love making over an old piece. It gives it new life, new potential and in doing so, can totally change the look of a space.
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Add a one-of-a-kind decoration to your bedroom: Hang an interesting, salvaged object on the wall as art in just a few simple steps. Search architectural salvage, flea markets and thrift stores for an interesting item. |
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Many of us have piles of buttons that have been collected over the years. Here are some projects that I have come across that use buttons in unique and wonderful ways. |
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Recycle wooden coat hangers into practical jewellery hangers - and never have to untangle again! |
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Recycle old paint or coffee tins into attractive plant holders that can be hung in the garden to decorate a plain wall.
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Grow your own wheatgrass in colourful recycled cans on the kitchen counter or other sunny spot. Wheatgrass likes plenty of light, but not direct sunlight. |
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I saw this idea on the Internet some time ago and thought that it was a great way to recycle all my old LP's stacked in huge piles at the bottom of a cupboard. OK, so LP's might not be what they are called these days... so let's recycle old vinyls! |
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Love this project ! How easy to make a quick and easy storage rack for next to the kitchen door for muddy shoes, or painted in bright colours for a bedroom. |
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Here's a way to use cardboard boxes to make chandeliers for your home - affordable too! |
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Take time out to try some of these simple recycling projects with items you'll find in and around the home. |
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You can make these adorable flowers with newspaper and buttons. |
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Use tins cans of different sizes to create a nifty recycle wine rack for a bar counter or kitchen countertop. |
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After hesitating over painting the wood, I bit the bullet. The wood grain was so beautiful … but somehow it wasn’t old enough to be “cool.” So, black it is! |
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I came across these wonderful light shades made by recycling aluminium tin cans and thought that this was a great idea for a DIY craft project. Out came my Dremel MultiTool to see how easy it would be. |
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Transform everyday home items to serve as unique and fun lighting. |
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These punched-tin lanterns add a folk-art touch to the garden and are fun and easy to create. |
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Recycle your wine corks into a trivet for your dining room table - for all your hot dishes. |
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To help preserve the environment, we can equip our homes with energy-saving light bulbs. Here is an opportunity to recycle old light bulbs into trendy hanging vases. |
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These recycled cardboard cups offer an unusual texture and soft colours that, with minimal skills, can be turned into a vine of light-emitting morning glory. For this project, use LED lights only. |
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I always enjoy my cup of joe in the morning, but when it comes to recycling the coffee cans, I had to figure out something new to do with them. They have such a great look and are built so well, I was determined to find them another purpose. |
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There are many unique ways to repurpose old ladders. If you have an old ladder at the bottom of the garden, tacking up space in a garage, or tucked out of sight at the back of hut, here are some ways to turn this part-time helper into a full-time organizer. |
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The other day I was looking at the pizza box and thought to myself, "What a waste, I wonder what I could make with a pizza box?" So here they are, some unique projects that you can make using pizza boxes... |
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I have a real affinity for trash-to-treasure projects, especially recycling projects. This project shows how to make decorative votive containers from plastic bottles and aluminium cans. |
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Dress up a cardboard box to hide all your cellphone charger cables |
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Instead of throwing out empty cans - use them to create our flower caddy |
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From time to time, whilst endlessly browsing the Internet, I come across some truly genuine ideas for recycling items in the home. These are just some of the projects that I have stumbled across, and I will be adding many more.
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