6 Repurpose Ideas You May Actually Use

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Thijs

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useful-upcycle-ideasHave you been scouring the internet for upcycling inspiratio
n? Almost pulled your hair out stumbling upon all those quirky, nonsensical repu
rposing ideas? If you have been searching for even a minute you will know what I
mean.
Granted, it can be fun to see an old bicycle getting a new life as a bathroom si
nk stand but if you are motivated by ecological, efficiency or frugal concerns y
ou may have had it after a while right? Because that s probably not what you are l
ooking to add to your home. So here are a few ideas that surpass entertainment v
alue. Ideas you may actually use.

Toilet rolls make perfect storage box elements

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Creating an apocalyptic mess is often inevitable when storing your unused cables
. Take a look at this clever solution. Those toilet rolls seem like they were ma
de for bringing some structure in that rat s nest of wires. Instructions on how to
create your own TP roll organizer box here.

Ladder turned bookshelf

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Sure you need to have an unused rung ladder lying around for this one but if you
do, it does make for a trendy and practical book storage solution. There s much l
ess surface to dust off and it will safe you Ikea stress which, as we all know,
starts in their unventilated maze-like stores and ends after finally having succ
eeded in assembling the, now frequently cursed, already scratched furniture.

Coffee can herb garden

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If your balcony is your yard you will want to use its limited space as optimally
as possible. Vertical solutions are the way to go. This simple yet clever repur
posed cans herb grow system lets you grow your favorite herbs in style. With min
imal costs. I think I would have hung them on the other side though so there wou
ld be more space left for me and visitors to hang over the railing. Great idea a
nyway. So next time, don t throw your tin cans in the garbage, they also make pret
ty stylish inside plant pots, pencil and pen containers and lanterns. Source, Of
fbeatHome

Cd spindle bagel box

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Paper lunch bags are wasteful and don t offer crush protection either. Lunch boxes
don t involve squashed sandwiches and are much more eco friendly. This repurpose
hack tops them all. Because free. The health conscious may scratch their heads a
t the sight of storing food in a non-food plastic container but no worries. CD s
pindles are made out of the same plastic chemical class as most food storage pro
ducts (#5 and #6). Use a CD spindle and take your bagel on the fly. Source: Rodr
igo Piwonka

Food jars as drinking glasses, office storage, plant pots,

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Just think about it. We, the consumerist generations, can not be praised for bei
ng the most clearly and consistently thinking individuals. On the one hand we bu
y fancy, pricey jars and drinking glasses to be on par with the Joneses and dres
s up our kitchens. While on the other hand, we toss out already bought and paid
for, perfectly fine jars and bottles. Which come with leakproof lids too with al
l kinds of benefits such as keeping your wine from pesky fruit flies at the picn
ic. Agreed, some lids aren t durable. They start to rust after a while but you don
t have to use them for food stuffs. Just clean them out and save money and the e
nvironment. Still hesitating? Upcycling is trendy as fuck so what s keeping you fa
ncypants? Photo by Rodale News.

Upcycled glass bottle pendant lamp

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I always looked in awe when I saw those uber stylish reused bottle pendant lamps
. Key is to be able to cut glass so that you ll end up with those smooth edges. Tu
rns out it isn t as difficult as you might have thought (or as I thought). It s fair
ly easy actually and you don t need much equipment either. Check Youtube to learn
how. And if you get the hang of it you may be able to earn money on the side by
selling your empty booze bottle lights on Etsy.