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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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Repurposing & Upcycling: What to do with old glass door

Have old glass door and want suggestions as what to do with it
Rhonda walz
Rhonda walz Mahnomen, MN 2 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 19 hours ago
    I've painted the trim, then used a colored glass tint, then hung them on a window side ways. ...»
    I've also put a Mirror finish on them and hung them on the wall. MANY possibilities!! xo

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Crafts: Brass urn

I have two ugly brass urns.What can I do with them to make them more appealing to the eye?If I paint them,do I prime them first?
Dianne Kurtz
Dianne Kurtz Davenport, FL 2 days ago
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    Dianne Kurtz 51 minutes ago
    Well..I thank everyone for chipping in for advice.The more I think about the urns,the more I ...»
    love them as is.Why mess up sonething that is perfect as is?

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Repurposing & Upcycling: What to craft with old cds

I am gathering up my old cds for crafts and know I'm going to make some coaster out of some of them for christmas but what other ideas do you have that is fun and creative??? I looked ...»
online and found some things but I want YOUR ideas!!! Thanks so much... Elizabeth

Elizabeth Coe
Elizabeth Coe Talladega, AL 3 days ago
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  • Nancy
    Nancy 2 days ago
    Hang them in trees or posts near the garden to keep birds away.
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  • It needs some tlc, but not sure how to repair and use!

Repurposing & Upcycling: Repurpose

I found this at an old home site and need some ideas, as how to use this somewhere outside.
Judith F
Judith F Wills Point, TX 3 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 20 hours ago
    Judith F Have you done a check ...»
    here on hometalk for a tutorial? There have been tons of these made into benches and look great!

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Repurposing & Upcycling: What to do with a 30 foot pool liner??

We have a 30 ft pool liner that was purchased a couple years ago, but then we got rid of the pool. Any ideas of what to do with it if I cant sell it??
Kayren Johnson
Kayren Johnson New Freeport, PA 4 days ago
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  • Tonya H
    Tonya H 2 days ago
    I would use part of it as a pond/ fountain liner.
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Repurposing & Upcycling: Wooden Crate Delimma

Everyone was really helpful with my chaise lounge color, I'm hoping to get your creative input for a wooden crate I bought just because it was cool. It appears to be a very sturdy, old ...»
military shipping piece. Medical stuff. It measures 30" x 17 x 15. I thought maybe a table, but I'm not feeling any good ideas yet. Maybe you all could let me know if you have ever done one like or have seen one finished up. Took pics.

Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 5 days ago
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  • Shabby Paints
    Shabby Paints 3 days ago
    It would come down to what you need because it can be anything. Would look great with ...»
    industrial metal wheels like Sia@South 47th mentioned. Make a padded lid with some of your favorite burlap would give it a triple use, table, storage, and a seat. Win win win! Great bones :)

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Crafts: Cork Pin Board Re-do

I am looking for some other ideas for a redo for a cork board project. Instead of covering it with fabric and using for photos.
Beth Hoff
Beth Hoff Middleton, WI 6 days ago
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    Carol Floyd 4 days ago
    after priming, paint with chalkboard paint.
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  • This is our back garden,small, veg. grdn on left, flowers on right, fence on both sides,

Repurposing & Upcycling: 2 stools need new use..

2 stools (pic. below) are not sturdy enough to sit on, mostly decorative, need a new idea to repurpose and make them usefull..any ideas, like to include them in my patio setting..tks.
Lynn Hutchison
Lynn Hutchison Canada 6 days ago
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  • Eleanor P
    Eleanor P 4 days ago
    Like others, I have used unwanted stools for plant stands. I would cut the legs way down and ...»
    use one beside the bathtub to hold a book, reading glasses and maybe a cool drink while relaxing in said tub. They also make nice nightstands if you add a larger top, a small round table cloth would hide the finish and legs.

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Crafts: Zippers Galore

I acquired a huge basket of vintage sewing supplies. I love all my new goodies, however I have yet to find a use for approximately 40 different size and color zippers. Do any of you know crafts or uses for these treasures?

DeniseMacColeman
DeniseMacColeman Dothan, AL 6 days ago
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  • Jo Ann Miller
    Jo Ann Miller 5 days ago
    look on Pinterest.
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Repurposing & Upcycling: Old coat rack

I have an old wooden coat rack that I really don't use due to re purposing other things to hang coats etc from.. I would like to use it for something . Any ideas ?

Linda E
Linda E Trenton, NJ on May 14, 2013
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