Don’t Trash This: 7 Common Home Items That You Can Repurpose and Give New Life

There are untold benefits to reusing old household items instead of tossing them. Not only are you reducing your ecological footprint, but you can also save lots of money by recycling what you’ve already bought. Read on for some common items that are easily repurposed.

Finish The Milk, But Don’t Toss The Jug

Go for plastic milk jugs instead of cartons and easily repurpose them as, for example, watering cans. Simply, and carefully, use a nail and a hammer to poke several holes in the lid. Go for the 2-litre jugs if you only have one or two indoor plants, and the 4-litre if you have more.

Mason Jars, Beer Bottles And Applesauce, Oh My!

Glass containers are brilliant as storage, in the kitchen or elsewhere why not use a jar as a toothbrush or writing utensil holder? Beer bottles or other narrow-necked containers become flower vases. Jars with tight screw lids and a narrowing neck, like applesauce jars, can become a travel-sized water or juice bottle. And all of these containers can be covered in fabric or paint, to make them functional and beautiful.

Broken Dresser? Don’t Chuck The Drawers

So your dresser broke? That’s okay. Drawers never go out of style. Use old ones as under-the-bed storage, or stack and secure them with the bottom against the wall for a DIY shelving unit. You can also fill them with soil and use them as planters in your garden or yard.

A New Take On Hand-Me-Down Clothes

Clothing is one of the most ubiquitous household items which is perfect, because it’s also one of the most versatile. Cut up an old dress or collared shirt and, with a quick run through the sewing machine, you have a new baby dress or bib. If you use a scarf to wrap a present (for more info, look at “furoshiki” techniques), you’re giving an extra gift to your friend, and the planet.

Use Up The Floss And Break A Dish

Next time you’re travelling, finish up the floss first and use the container to store cash. This recycles the container and it disguises the money in case of burglars. And if you break a dish, don’t worry you can smooth the edges of the broken pieces and use them as mosaic tiles, or a garden border, or jewelry.

It’s simple. To start saving money, and the planet, use these easy ideas, or give me a call for more tips and tricks on how to reuse old household items in funky, handy ways – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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2,012 SqFt

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3 Beds

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2,196 SqFt

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$499,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,702 SqFt

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$499,000

3 Beds

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1,468 SqFt

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$499,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,669 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6665078

Property Type Single Family Residence

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$499,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,803 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6668321

Property Type Apartment

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$499,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,607 SqFt

Status Active

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Property Type Apartment

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$499,000

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,099 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6690340

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage home with a split floor plan is on a 10,000+ square foot lot in a gated community! Home also features dual pane windows, 2 inch wood blinds, ceiling fans throughout, paneled doors, and upgraded carpet. Large backyard with a covered patio and space for a pool. Just a couple of minutes from the 202 loop, you have quick and easy access to major major venues, dining, and shopping in both the east and west valley!

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