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Repurposing & Upcycling

Repurposing & Upcycling

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Some of the most exciting projects on Hometalk are repurposing & upcycling projects. Hometalk members love to Hometalk about all of the ways that they repurpose and upcycle. You can find photo inspiration for repurposing & upcycling projects, or you can ask the Hometalk community for help with repurposing & upcycling. Creating stylish home décor out of repurposed & upcycled materials is good for the Earth, and good for your wallet. Share your repurposing & upcycling successes on Hometalk!



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Adding Old Lamps to Your Outdoor Spaces

creating a ornament from a lamp and how to turn a old lamp into a flip flop planter for more on how this is done come by and visit http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/add...
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Tammy H Corona, CA 2 days ago
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    Pat 19 minutes ago
    I really love this idea! I have a lamp that I think would be great to use. I do have a ...»
    question. Do you need to paint or add some kind of protection from the outside?

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A Successful Day of Hunting and Gathering (junk)

This story is so big it took two blog posts to cover it!!! Success isn't bringing home a lot of junk; success is having repurposed half of it four days later...
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KathrynElizabeth Etier Canton, NC 58 minutes ago
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    Chip 28 minutes ago
    We're re-purposing pallets to make a board walk.
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Antique Shopping Etiquette

Have you ever wondered if it's ok to ask for a discount in an Antique Mall?, or are you someone who always asks for a discount? I use to be the former, now I'm the latter :-). With a lot of vacationing this time of year people are looking for cool finds in other parts of the Country so I thought it might help if I gave you the general rule of thumb for most antique stores/malls.
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Kim C Queen Creek, AZ 7 hours ago
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    Leslie D 2 hours ago
    Most dealers in Antique Shops leave a standing "10% off is ok" order with the Mall (I used to ...»
    be a dealer in a few malls). If there is one particular item you want, leave an offer with the front desk and they will get back with you with acceptance, or a counter-offer. I've gotten up to 50% off doing that.

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Any ideas on how to re-purpose the top part only of this hutch?

I just got a fantastic deal on this hutch for a $100.00. I bought it really for the bottom part only. I plan on using the bottom part in our family room as a TV stand. But now I have the ...»
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Tammy Brenner Stockton, CA 23 hours ago
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    Cynthia 5 minutes ago
    I know of a woman who use the top of a hutch for a cabinet in her bathroom. It was gorgeous!
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A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp , Using My Hot Glue Technique!

This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty hot glue gun technique on the base. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air

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Lisa Conforto Naples, FL 23 hours ago
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    Lisa Conforto 2 hours ago
    Thank you all so much for the compliment, I always find some other way to use something such ...»
    as the glue gun. Hope you'll try it out...looks great on picture frames as well.

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Bless the Blooms - Shabby Crosses & An Old Barn Door

Using my Shabby Chic re-purposed crosses (http://www.hometalk.com/1144579/repurposed-shabby-chic-crosses) that I made at Easter time and an old barn door, I put together a serene, neutral ...»
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Organized Clutter International Falls, MN 10 hours ago
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    Ruth Snyder 6 minutes ago
    LOVELY !!!!!! Just love the frame and planter !!!!!
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Use Mason Jars to Make Simple Outdoor Hanging Lanterns!

All you need is some wire and some jars, and you are minutes away from pretty outdoor lanterns! #repurposing #upcycling #MasonJars
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Jo-Anna Canada 12 hours ago
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    I love mason jar lighting!
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What I Love Most About My Home Sign

Burlap is a great material for making signs. Check out one of our newest sign creations on the blog today!
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Denise On A Whim Lowell, MI 9 hours ago
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    What a cute quote! I love this!
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REUSE IDEAS FROM PAST POSTS.....From Mason Jars to Trampolines..

A variety of reuse and upcycle ideas from my Facebook page. Instructions are on the posts. Amazing and fun projects
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Hollphi@originsoregon Lake Oswego, OR 4 hours ago
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Coat Hanger: Re-purposing an Old Door

Re-purposing is such a fun way to turn trash into something functional and beautiful. I used what was an old door and turned it into a coat hanger using some scrapbook paper, sand paper, ...»
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Melissa Fink Fillmore, NY 11 hours ago
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    Love this!
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