Recycling
Recycle household items into clever crafts projects. Plus, find ways to use up leftover crafts supplies.
From small items that can fit in your curbside recycling to large household items that require outside professional assistance, here are solutions you can use to make recycling convenient.
"… Play by the recycling rules. Recycle unbroken food … chasing arrows" recycling logo, generally … Don't recycle plastics Nos … shipping store for reuse . Toss the rest … Because reuse is even better than recycling , consider posting …"
Articles
Gift Wrap Accents from Paper & Crafts Scraps
… these six fantastic, nearly-free gift wrap accent ideas that reuse crafts scraps and pep up any parcel. Paper cupcake liners … bottom of each flower decoration before pressing onto package. Repurpose knitting leftovers with this woven technique. Wrap yarn around …
Q: How does recycling apply to home construction … that can end up in the recycling / reuse stream rather than in a … mandated or profitable recycling program in place, few … building official how to recycle old or leftover materials …
Old jars (any size and shape) or purchased glass votive holders Felt scraps Marking pen; scissors Discarded sweaters Matching sewing thread Needle Fabric glue Coordinating-color yarn Candles to fit inside jars or holders Trace around the jar bottoms onto felt scraps and cut out circles just inside
Videos
Learn the secret to these gently glowing luminaria, and light up your holidays with beautiful natural elements.
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Recycled Scraps... Angela Daniels
Cast designer Angela Daniels shows ways to make your scrapbook pages earth friendly with Leah Fung and Pattye Duffner. Plus the cast says farewell.
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Use existing pieces to extend your budget. See how Stephen Saint-Onge incorporates the homeowner's garden furniture into the bedroom makeover.
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Slide Shows
Simple Solutions: Repurpose Household Items for Organization
… clear plastic boxes for a clutter-free closet and hassle-free morning. For a low-cost alternative for shoe storage, reuse original shoe boxes and cover them with decorative paper to create streamlined shoe storage. Attach a picture of the shoes …
… Take a stroll down the clothing storage aisle to find cardboard clothing boxes that house papers, books, and notebooks. Repurpose a toothbrush holder and soap dish to round up office essentials and keep your desktop and drawers clutter-free. Store pens …
Christmas Card Projects: Decorative Ways to Recycle Christmas Cards
… foam adhesive to mount on card. Tuck a die-cut photo ornament behind the polka dot ribbon as shown. Finish with a bow. Repurpose last year's cards as Christmas art. Inexpensive to craft, the ornamental design gets even thriftier when you size it to …
16 Ways to Organize Your Recycling
… options and upgrades that make recycling easier. Look for pullout … of the cabinet and placing recycling bins on top of it. Simply … you're ready to dispose or recycle items. Use matching plastic … sort, store, and transport recycling items. Line up the bags on …
Create Savvy Storage by Repurposing
… anchor could also be used as a clever coat rack near an entry. No need to buy an expensive wine bucket for entertaining. Repurpose an old galvanized pail for a charming wine and beverage bucket. Just make sure the bucket is free of leaks. Suspend the …
… embellish it with buttons. Glue wood balls to the bottom corners for feet. Create one-of-a-kind art for your home by recycling old license plates. Use tin snips to cut license plates into desired shapes. Attach the pieces to salvaged lumber with a …