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!
New Beginnings For A Rustic Tea Cart
A neglected wood tea cart receives new life with a little bit of elbow grease and paint!
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Darling! Love the vintage white.
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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If you take the front part off to use as a headboard, you could use the rest of it for ...»
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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I always ask they always give you 10% when you ask, but I am one that ask for more, a lot of ...»
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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Thank you!!!:)
Collecting Old Bottles
My husband over the years has found old bottles in the woods near our home, and so we have started making us a collection with them. So today I cleaned up these four and put a little of
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Thank you Sue Weiker you should post some photos if you have not already I would love to see ...»
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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That looks lovely! Love the door with the wreath and the framed hanging plant.
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!
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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A Trunk That is Tough as Nails but Also Soft on the Heels...
Add a pad to your favorite trunk to make it the perfect put-your-feet-up coffee table. For further instructions, check out http://nesthomeinteriors.com/blog/2013/6/17/...
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Great idea. It looks like a great place to \put up your feet like pictured here.
Easy Steps to Making a Diaper Cake
I hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law. The first thing I needed was a centerpiece and I decided a diaper cake would be perfect. I started out with 150 size 1 diapers. I bought 3
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I love these diaper cakes! Simply adorable and useful!