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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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  • This is the top any ideas what I can make from it?
  • This is my new beautiful TV stand.

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 ...»
Tammy Brenner
Tammy Brenner Stockton, CA 2 days ago
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    Chris B 46 minutes ago
    1st of all I love this bottom as well as the top!!! What a beautiful piece, for $100! I love ...»
    the bird idea, if your home is large enough an Aviary would be simply gorgeous! I have sent a link hope it helps. http://puppiesareprozac.com/budgie-parakeet/...

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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.
Kim C
Kim C Queen Creek, AZ 10 hours ago
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    Cynthia 2 hours ago
    As a vendor I knew I my items could automatically be reduce 10% by the antique mall. It was ...»
    part of the contract. However if someone was really interested I would be happy to haggle and help make a sale. Some vendors won't budge, but it doesn't hurt to ask or leave an offer.

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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 12 hours ago
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    Ruth Snyder 3 hours ago
    LOVELY !!!!!! Just love the frame and planter !!!!!
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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 3 hours ago
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    Chip 3 hours ago
    We're re-purposing pallets to make a board walk.
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  • Before/plain black base/plain white shade
  • After/a beautiful floral design  decks the base out
  • My glue gun works it's magic on the base. I actually write a design on with my hot glue gun when dry I apply a paint treatment over it.
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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
Lisa Conforto Naples, FL 2 days ago
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    Lisa Conforto 4 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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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 15 hours ago
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    Alexandra Arena 6 hours ago
    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 11 hours ago
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    Alexandra Arena 6 hours ago
    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 7 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 13 hours ago
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    Miriam I 7 hours ago
    Love this!
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  • Two coats of vintage white paint was used and then highly distressed with a power sander.
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New Beginnings For A Rustic Tea Cart

A neglected wood tea cart receives new life with a little bit of elbow grease and paint!
Judy Herbert Ainger
Judy Herbert Ainger Glendale, AZ 8 hours ago
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    Miriam I 7 hours ago
    Darling! Love the vintage white.
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