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Ruthie

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  • You just need these four common ingredients.
  • Not only does it smell great, but it looks nice, too.

Make Fresh Potpourri With Ingredients You Already Have

If the smell of oranges, cinnamon, and cloves make you think of winter, then this little concoction is for you.
The 2 Seasons
The 2 Seasons Lexington, KY
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  • Hang earrings and necklaces on an old screen door.

An old screen presents a unique opportunity to "Repurpose."

Hang jewelry on it, it is a fun way to organize and find your jewelry. If space is a problem, then use a small window screen and mount it to the wall.
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA
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Repurposed vintage screen door

I took a screen door from my great grandfather's old house and fitted it with chicken wire and burlap to use for my laundry room...
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Anita D Balsam, NC
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  • Hook Eyes drilled into the ladder connect the ladder to the
  • Two toggle ceiling hooks on swivels attach the chain to the ceiling. 1

Laundry Room Ladder Drying Rack

Jacque inherited all of her grandfathers antique window washing ladders. They come in various sizes. We decided that our laundry room would be a great place to hang one up to serve as a ...»
drying rack for clothes that can't go in the dryer. It works great and hangs high and out of the way.

Easy
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvillage.com
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
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BEST OF 2012 Posts on Curb Alert!

Hey guys, come on over and check out Curb Alert's Best of 2012 Reader's Favorites. Lots of Trash to Treasure, Furniture Makeovers and Organization Posts! #Bestof2012, #Repurpose, #DIY
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Tami @ Curb Alert! Seabrook, TX
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Tomato Cage Ghost

After gardening season, you can repurpose those used tomato cages into a cute and easy Halloween decoration. See how to make this lighted tomato cage ghost.
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LuAnn Krug Indianapolis, IN
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  • Some companies now use a cardboard tray but for those who still use plastic - repurpose!
  • This is just one way I use some of my plastics. 1
  • These are great drawer dividers for narrow, shallow drawers.

Repurposing IS Recycling IS Repurposing IS Recycling...

I am always amazed at how much trash one person can generate so I try to purpose my garbage whenever I can.
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Dena H Walkerton, VA
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  • A side patio made from 100% recycled materials.  The outdoor wall is made of Garage Door Panels.  The Buffet/Dresser is a former Changing Table.  The Farm Table is redone with roadside planks.  The table was free too! 3

Painting Furniture, Home Decor, DIY, Crafts, humor

Don't throw it out, "Redoux" it is my motto. Saving tired old furniture bound for the dump or thrift store and giving it a brand new look. Endless energy, finding humor in everyday life. Always a smile on my face and it is sincerely from the heart. Life is too short to not enjoy it.
Redoux Interiors
Redoux Interiors Brentwood, CA
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"Eye Candy"...Repurposing a vintage candy display as pretty ribbon storage...

Since many of us are thinking "organization" right now I decided to show you an idea I had for storing all those colorful ribbons at my house. A "sweet" repurpose for 2013 :)
Chipping with Charm, Laurel
Chipping with Charm, Laur... Elk River, MN
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  • When you hit the crystal knob the black thing in the back pushes on the garage door opener!
  • Find a old frame
  • Built the back of the frame out with scrap wood
  • Add a hindge
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How to hide a protruding object

Step by step directions using a old frame and hardware to conceal a protruding object on the wall. (We converted part of our garage into a office/mudroom so we decided to hide the garage door opener since we don't use it)

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Kristin San Marcos, CA
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