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Refashioning Thrift Store Clothes

Check out Refashionista, a blog where Jillian takes ugly thrift store clothes and turns them into new outfits. She even shows how she does it. So far, she’s done about …

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Cutting Back on Plastic

(Photo depicting 2 million plastic bottles – the number of bottles used in the US every 5 minutes.) Since I started composting, I have become aware of how much plastic …

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12 Things To Do With Old Towels

Whether it’s a beach towel or just old bathroom towels, don’t throw them out, recycle them. Here’s 12 Things To Do With Old Towels: Turn Them Into Washcloths Or A …

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Turn A Lightbulb Into A Vase

Next time your lightbulb burns out (assuming you’re still using the old kind and not Compact Fluorescent bulbs), try turning it into a vase. Here’s a tutorial that explains how …

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From Light Bulb To Hot Air Balloon

I’m on a hot air balloon kick right now. If I were so inclined–and I kind of am–I might turn a light bulb into a hot air balloon to hang …

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How To Make A Rag Rug

I’m considering making a rag rug. The idea is that you use strips of fabric to make a rug. I’ve never made one before, but it seems like a cool …

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What To Do With Broken Jewelry: Make Gemstone Bobby Pins

If you find yourself with broken jewelry, here’s a great what to recycle them: Turn them into Gemstone Bobby Pins. This project is pretty simple. Take the necklace apart, arrange …

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$10 Thrift Store Cabinet Makeover

Check out this $10 Thrift Store Cabinet Makeover. A lot of times you’ll see old cabinets in thrifts stores with good bones except for the ugly 1970s brick-a-bract on the …

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Make Spa Slippers Out Of Flip-Flops And An Old Towel

Here’s a pretty awesome idea. Make A Pair Of Spa Slippers Out Of FlipFlops And An Old Towel. Really, out of this:

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Turning a Plastic Cactus Into a Side Table

Check this out. These girls turned Plastic Cactus From A Thrift Store Into a Side Table. It looks great. I’m impressed.

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8 Clever Ways To Recycle The Things Your Kids Outgrow

When kids outgrow their crib or kiddie pool, don’t throw them away–reuse them! Here’s some inspiration: Turn the old kiddie pool into a raised garden bed. The sandbox also makes …

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