Today we’re talking about wire twist ties. You know those little doohickeys that are abundant on bread bags? You’ll also find them stored with the bags in the produce section of the grocery store. They are often overlooked because they do such a simple job, but wire twist ties are a great thing to reuse […]
Repurpose Projects
10+ Ways to Reuse Your Paper Grocery Bags
Paper grocery bags aren’t readily given out by stores anymore. {If you don’t ask, you’ll get plastic}. But if you specifically ask for paper bags you’ll get them. And you should totally ask! Not only are they easier on the environment than plastic bags, but they are easy to reuse. Today I’m going to […]
Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Cookie Sheets
There is no reason to throw away those old, stained cookie sheets when you’re done using them to bake your favorite cookies. You might be surprised at the fun, creative things you can do with them! Here are some creative ways to repurpose your old cookie sheets. {You can also just buy an inexpensive […]
How to Reupholster Run Down Furniture
Got a chair, sofa, stool or ottoman that is looking run down? Before you resign yourself to the cost of purchasing a new one, consider reupholstering it. If the “bones” of the piece are in good condition, reupholstering can save you tons of money over buying new. Reupholstering is also a great option for thrift […]
25 Ways to Repurpose Old Lightbulbs
1.First of all, to repurpose old lightbulbs, you need to know how to hollow them out by removing the electrical components from the inside. Team Droid offers a great tutorial on how to do it. 2. This idea only requires you to spray paint the outside of your old lightbulbs with gold glitter paint, and […]
8 Ways to Repurpose Capri Sun Pouches
1. Use 9 empty Capri Sun pouches to make this adorable little purse for your little miss. Some basic sewing skills, Velcro, and some cute ribbon handles are all you need to complete this project. 2. Feel inspired by this Capri Sun pouch basket with wooden handles? It would make a great toy basket in […]