New Uses for Old Things

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Crafty New Uses for Old Things

Crafty New Uses for Old Things | If the thought of getting rid of odds and ends around the house is chill-inducing, consider giving these finds new uses instead. Clever new uses for everyday things is a way of upcycling that gives broken, damaged, out-of-date, or otherwise unneeded household items second lives solving problems and serving purposes beyond their intended uses. Check out some of our favorite creative solutions here. #newusesforoldthings #realsimple #repurposing

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101 New Uses for Everyday Things | Consider this the multitasking hall of fame, the master list of new uses for everyday things that will finally let you make the most of every single item in the house. Start with these basic new uses for staples such as lemon, vinegar, olive oil, coffee filters, dryer sheets, newspaper, and more, then consider what else these standard items can do to simplify your life. #newusesforoldthings #realsimple #cleaninghacks

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Fresh Ways to Reuse Things in Your Kitchen | From using ice cream cones as cupcake holders to re-purposing last night’s to-go container as a paint palette, new uses for old kitchen items offer clever ways to reuse and upcycle—rather than throw out—kitchenware and kitchen gadgets sitting around the cookspace. These upcycling ideas give a second (or even a third or a fourth) purpose to common kitchen items, so everything is an efficient multitasker. #coolgadgets #greenideas #realsimple

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New Uses for Old Things in Your Office | Home offices—at least, most of them—are often full to bursting with surplus office supplies, productivity-focused knick-knacks, and more spillover from the rest of the house. With a few creative upcycling ideas, old things and everyday things can have some new uses that both make good use of miscellaneous items and offer cost-free storage solutions. #coolgadgets #greenideas #realsimple

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50 All-Time Favorite New Uses for Old Things | New uses for old things give used-up items—think antiques, empty containers, office supplies, and more—a new purpose. These repurposed items get a second life, and clever upcyclers have new cool gadgets, gizmos, and decorations, plus new ways to solve daily problems. These upcycling ideas for repurposing household items here are some favorites. #lifehacks #greenideas #realsimple

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Uses For Olive Oil

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9 Genius Ways to Use Olive Oil Around the House | New uses for olive oil allow this heart-healthy kitchen staple to go all over the house, solving problems everywhere it goes. Olive oil’s versatility extends far beyond the stovetop—it can fix a creaky door as easily as it can cook up some tasty sautéed veggies. Put that budget bottle of olive oil to work—this kitchen staple has new uses all over the house. #cleaninghacks #greenideas #realsimple

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This Unexpected Use for a Shower Curtain is Completely Genius | Prepare yourself: Shower curtains are good for more than adorning your shower. Specifically, they make excellent tablecloths. You'll never look at shower curtains the same again. #newusesforoldthings #realsimple #homedecor

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7 Things In Your Grandma's Attic That Might Actually Be Worth a Fortune

The key to knowing whether there's buried treasure in her home is knowing what to look for, and why it may be worth something.

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Genius New Uses for School Supplies

Erasers as Frame Helper | Crooked frame? Help it grip the wall by gluing a couple of small erasers to the lower backside corners. Use scissors to snip the rubber tops off old pencils.

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Genius New Uses for School Supplies

Ruler as Plant Marker | Kids will have fun using a ruler to track a plant’s growth from seedling to adult. (Label the blank side with the plant’s name.) The wooden stick can also serve as a stake for plants that need support, like tomatoes.

New Uses for Old Things

Clever ways to repurpose everyday items from RealSimple.com and around the web.

872 Pins

Crafty New Uses for Old Things

Real Simple Home Decor and Organizing Ideas for Every Room

Uses For Olive Oil

Healthy Kitchen Staples

Olive Oil Benefits Skin

Olive Oil For Skin

Oil Benefits For Skin

Is Olive Oil Good for Your Skin? We Asked Experts

Here Are All the Tools You Need to Hang Curtains That Won't Fall

7 Things In Your Grandma's Attic That Might Actually Be Worth a Fortune

The key to knowing whether there's buried treasure in her home is knowing what to look for, and why it may be worth something.

Genius New Uses for School Supplies

Erasers as Frame Helper | Crooked frame? Help it grip the wall by gluing a couple of small erasers to the lower backside corners. Use scissors to snip the rubber tops off old pencils.

Genius New Uses for School Supplies

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