50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things

January 5, 2015 09:14am No comments

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 up-cycle old things.

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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

toilet paper rolls used to store cables and wires

2. Turn Old Credit Cards Into Guitar Picks

stamping old credit cards into guitar picks

3. Create a Window Cover Using Old Picture Slides

picture slides used as window drapes

4. Upcycle Old Light Bulbs Into Candles

old lightbulb turned into candle

5. Repurpose Old CD Holders Into Bagel Storage Device

old cd holder as bagel holder

6. Fill a Box With Skewers and it Becomes an All-Purpose Knife Block

use box filled with skewers as a knife block

7. Turn Old Picture Frames Into Serving Trays

using picture frame as serving tray

8. Reuse Ketchup Bottles as a Pancake Squirter

using ketchup bottle as pancake squirter

9. Use Paperclips to Organize Your Cables

paperclips clipped onto side of table using handles to organize cables

10. Turn Old Wrenches Into Wall Hooks

wrenches bent into wall hooks

11. Repurpose an Old Suitcase Into a Medicine Cabinet

suitcase upcycled into medicine cabinet in bathroom

12. Use Your Old Computer Tower as a Mail Box

turn old computer tower into mail box

13. Use Marbles to Plug Holes in Fences

marbles used to plug holes in outdoor fences

14. Reuse Old Kleenex Boxes as Bag Dispensers

using empty kleenex box as grocery bag dispenser

15. Turn an Old Door Frame Into a Coffee Table

old door turned into coffee table

16. Turn Old Bulletin Boards into a Jewellery Organizer

using bulletin board as jewellery organizer

17. Use Post-It Notes as a Collector when Drilling

post it note as collector when drilling holes

18. Repurpose a Card Catalogue Into a Mini Bar

turning library card catalogue into bar stand

19. Use Old Lego Pieces As a Key Holder

use lego board and pieces as key holder at home

20. Upcycle a Shopping Cart Into a Rolling Chair

turning a shopping cart into a rolling chair

21. Turn Old Suitcases Into Side Tables

using old luggage as side tables

22. Upcycle Old Mugs, Bottles and Bowls Into Light Fixtures

light fixtures made from wine bottles ceramic mugs buckets and bowls

23. Use Lifesavers as Candle Holders on Cakes

using a life saver as a candle holder on cakes cupcakes

24. Use a Paper Clip as a Key Chain and Money Clip

25. Use a Pipe with Valves as a Coat Rack

water pipes as coat rack

26. Use Old Books as Shelves

turn old books into shelves with brackets

27. Reuse Old Cassette Tape Cases as Gift Card Boxes

turn old cassette tape cases into gift card boxes

28. Use Old CD Cases to Store and Organize Cables

cd cases uses to store and organize cables

29. Turn an Old Bike Into a Bathroom Counter

old bike used as base for bathroom counter

30. Turn an Old Mini Fridge Into a TV Stand and Storage Unit

using old mini fridge as tv stand and storage unit

31. Turn Old Utensils Into Wall Hooks

using old utensils as wall hooks

32. Turn an Old Wine Box Into a Shoe Rack

using an old wine box as a shoe rack

33. Use Shower Hooks in Your Closet as Bag Holders

34. Turn Old Suitcases Into Accordion Folders

turn old suitcase into accordion folder

35. Turn Old Tennis Rackets Into Mirrors

old tennis racket as a small mirror

36. Use Old Picture Frame Corners Like Tiles

picture frame corners used to decorate ceiling like tiling

37. Turn an Old Door Into a Frame for a Standing Mirror

old door frame used as standing mirror

38. Use an Old Paper Tower Holder as a Ribbon Holder

using paper towel holder a a ribbon holder

39. Turn An Old Bathtub Into a Love Seat

upcycled bathtup into love seat

40. Use Frisbees To Reinforce Disposable Plates

use frisbees to reinforce disposable plates

41. Repurpose Old Barrels Into a Drum Set

using old barrels to make a drum set

42. Use Cupcake Wrappers to Prevent Posicles from Dripping

using a cupcake wrapper as popsicle drip protector

43. Use An Old Hanging Shoe Rack to Organize Your Pantry

old hanging shoe rack into pantry organizer

44. Make a Chair from Old Waterskis

chair made from old waterskis

45. Use Old Books to Create a Desk

using lots of old books to create a desk

46. Turn a Six Pack Into a Condiment Carrier

using six pack of beer case as condiment carrier

47. Transform a Chair into a Towel Rack and Shelf

use an old chair as bathroom towel rack and shelf

48. Use A Cupcake Tray as a Jewellery Organizer

using a cupcake tray as a jewellery organizer

49. Use Mason Jars to Carry Your Salad

using mason jars to transport your salad

50. Turn an Old Piano Into an Outdoor Water Fountain

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