Lists of creative reuses for various household items.
I have been wearing a great deal of tights this winter to keep my legs from turning purple while on my way to work. So, now, after a few months, I have a few that I can’t really get away with wearing anymore. Tights, pantyhose, whatever you like to call them, have so many...
I have to say, Vinegar is pretty amazing and can be used in a variety of ways. It is on my list of favorite staple items to have around the house. From your sink to your dog to your rugs, vinegar has something for all of them. Keep your drains flowing free. To keep...
My husband and I own a great deal of books. Some we have read over and over, others we have yet to open. We are big dorks for books and always walk away from a book store with something new in our hands. So, what can you do with those books you love when...
Popsicles are a summertime must have. Here are a few ideas about re-using them when fall starts to eek its way in. Obvious answer. Make more popsicles! Over at The Mother Huddle you’ll find a list of fantastic choices for recipes. In case of an emergency. If the kiddos (or adults) are running around...
Now, this isn’t a Creative Reuse List, but I have to make a list about Baking Soda because it can replace so many things that you might purchase separately. Here are my favorite 10 things to do with Baking Soda (there are about a million and one, by the way) Most of my favorites...
image courtesy of Icy Brian I hope that everyone reuses their aluminum foil to cover their leftovers a couple of times before recycling said aluminum foil. I would like to carry that ambition a bit further. Let’s REUSE aluminum foil for more than just a cover for that plexiglass or tupperware whose lid has...
I have recently been on an organization spree. Honestly, it is a life long battle of mine as I am a obsessive collector of strange items that I may someday use in my art. In an effort to hide how much stuff I have actually accumulated, I decided to organize it and place it...
My cool older brother has been sending me magazines by the truck load for the last few months. I like the idea of sharing your subscription. I will admit, it is nice to be on the receiving end rather than the sending. But, my brother has always been nice to me when it comes...
In February of this year, Dutch designers SpaceOperaForm used the technology behind fabric softener sheets/dryer sheets for an art installation. When a person would walk through two sheets they would react to that person’s presence because of the static electricity. Those large scale dryer sheets created a beautiful experience for viewers. Dryer sheets seem...
I majored in photography for my under gradutate degree, so I have collected a great many film canisters. They make great containers for miscellaneous small items that you need to keep close. I use them when I go camping and to keep mints or coins in my purse. Here are a few more of...
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