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Repurpose & Reuse Old Stuff
We all have stuff that no longer serves any purpose around the house, but we still have trouble getting rid of it. Either it’s “still OK”, or “might come in handy” or just holds some sentimental value to it. In extreme cases, this might lead to hoarding, but if you’re creative enough, you can solve the problem by repurposing, upcycling and reusing your old things. Besides serving a purpose (again), repurposed items add this lovely touch of creativity and coziness to the space. In order to help you get started, we made a selection of 30 creative repurposing, upcycling and reuse ideas. 1. (link) 2. (link) 3. (link) 4. (link) 5. (link) 6. (link) 7. (link) 8. (link) 9. (link) 10. 11. (link) 12. 13. (link) 14. (link) 15. (link) 16. (link) 17. (link) 18. (link) 19. Toasted bagel + avocado in a CD spindle. 20. (link) 21. (link) 22. (link) 23. (Buy: here or here) 24. (link) 25. (link) 26. (link) 27. (link) 28. (link) 29. (link) 30. (link)
Home Key Art - DIY Playbook
Today’s post features the best of both worlds. Some good information & a personalized DIY project. <—gotta love when you can tackle 2 topics in 1 blog post. First, the not as fun stuff. We closed in mid-August and then had contractors & painters in the new space for our first 2 weeks as homeowners. The day after our move-in, a locksmith came and swapped out the handles & dead bolts on both of our interior doors. So moral of the story. Now onto the fun stuff…. …a personalized craft that anyone can make! Our first apartment in Wausau, WisconsinOur city loft in St. I’ve held onto all of them over the years and it was finally time to do something with these sentimental items. I grabbed this frame from Michaels. Then I took some cardstock and hot glued the keys right to it. Once dry, I popped the piece of paper into the frame to take a looksie. My final step was to write the street name & dates underneath each key. Well worth the wait for her neat handwriting.
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The Magic With Corks
If you enjoy in good wine and you didn’t trow away the old corks you can create interesting home gadgets that are both interesting and creative. Home decorating can be improved using one of the 25 home ideas with corks we presented here. You don’t need to spend money for your home, you can easily recycle and reuse the old corks for coasters, maths and much more. Stamps Thread Spool Corks Wreath Magnetic Cork Planters Cork Ball Key Chains Coasters Cork Letter Placecard Holders Trivet Bathmat Plant Marker Cheese Knives Cork Candles Cork Candle Votives Simple Cork Necklace Embroidered Cork Necklace Wine Corkboard Champagne Cork Knobs Wine Charms Lampshade Fridge Magnets Animal Sculptures Cork Pen Journaling corks arts, corks usage, diy corks
11 unusual shelves you can make with your own hands
Sometimes all you need to do to transform your home is to alter one small feature. An example might be an unusual shelf for books, souvenirs, or other small items. And it’s always a bonus when you can create one with your own hands. That’s why we at Bright Side picked out 11 of the most unusual ideas for making your own shelves. You might be surprised to learn that you can make any of them in no time at all. A square shelf make-self.net A shelf like this one looks like a set of posters on the wall. A hanging shelf All it takes is a bright piece of string or lace to create something unusual and stylish at the same time. A corner shelf fancy.com Why not take advantage of any corners jutting out within your home to put up something really eye-catching? Brightly colored box-shelves stroyday.ru You simply won’t be able to tear your eyes off these beautiful box-shelves that can be attached to the wall. Scales A labyrinth delatsami A design for those who know that creativity is never organized. stroyday
Apartment Therapy Video Roundup
It's that time again — back to school, which for a few of you means you'll be moving away from home and decorating the first space that feels truly yours. Whether that's a dorm room or an apartment, we've got some ideas for sprucing up your space on a budget. And naturally, before you do any sprucing, check the regulations for your dorm or apartment to see what kind of improvements are allowed. This tip for making DIY painted jars comes from a former Apartment Therapy staffer. We love this project because of how versatile it is. Any size jar and and color will work — the possibilities are endless. Thanks for watching, and happy decorating!
Add Personality to Drab College Digs
Previous image Next image There are a couple of weeks left until college students move in and classes start — which means there's still time to think about dorm decor. These ten project ideas will help students save money, get set up and make their rooms stylish and homey. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (Image: as linked above)
