Upcycle Ideas for Home Goods

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Here at Hometalk, we can help you make your own treasures out of things that some would consider trash. Find ideas in our best, top, and newest projects and browse our discussion boards. Ask a question and get an answer! We have videos and slideshows to help you find your next upcycle project.

Top Upcycling Projects

We've gathered our top upcycle projects for you to make that trash a treasure.

New Upcycling Projects

Take a look at our new projects to help you upcycle and create something new.

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Old Lamps to Classic Fountain
How to Turn Your Old Shoe Rack Into Garden Plant Display Unit
Herb/Utensil Hangers
Springtime Concrete Painted Planter
Fishing Basket Creel Turned Hanging Flower Basket
DIY Decorative Globes - Using Pull Tabs?! Yes!
Quilt Rack Turned Outdoor Planter
Upcycle Pallets to Build an Almost Free Vegetable and Herb Garden Bed
Cover Up Your Router
DIY Shutter Headboard
Old medicine cabinet gets a facelift for $30
How to Make the Easiest & Greenest Toilet Paper Roll Wreath
From Sewing Machine Cabinet to Charming Vanity
MAKING THE CUTEST DIY PALLET COUCH
Very Sturdy But Cute Hose Guards
Exactly How to Build A Swing in About an Hour
Built in Bookcase Hack Using Kitchen Cabinets and Bookcases
Turn a Shelving Unit Into a Cupboard!
Repurposed Roof Wind Turbines, Again!
Lazy Susan Dividers Using One Office Supply
Backyard Coastal Tiki Torches
An Almost Free Cinder Block Porch Bench
Milk Carton Turned Into a Planter!
Beautiful Gold Candles Made Using Spray Paint and Sea Shells
Old Windows as Decor - Distressed Cheater Method
Terra Cotta FlowerPot Girl
Dollar Store Farmhouse Cake Stand
A Sleigh Bed Repurposed Into a Bench.
DIY Outdoor Pallet Table - (First Woodworking Attempt)
From This to That - An Old Desk Gets a New Life as a Kitchen Island
2L Pop Bottle to Beauty and the Beast Rose Cloche
Painting Clear Wine Bottles for Outdoor Sculptures
Cable Spool Project
Unicorn SPiT Lollipops/Wrapped Candy/Peppermint Decor or Tree Toppers!
11 Surprising Uses For All Of The Things Laying Around Your House
Tissue Box Challenge - Spooky Lantern
Faux Zinc Canister
How to Make Dollar Store Apothecary Jars
How We Made a Simple DIY Walkway For Our Cute Bicycle Mailbox
Green House
Singer Sewing Machine Cabinet Makeover to Hall Table
From Buffet to Rustic Kitchen Island
Dollar Store Bin Hacks
Why Everyone's Freaking Out Over Rustoleum's Glass Marker This Week
Old Windows Greenhouse
DIY Burlap Napkin Rings
French Custom Multi Purpose Bench
Upcycle Tin Cans and Old Jeans Into a Handy Caddy
Beverage Cart Made From a Metal Utility Cart!
Pottery Barn "Inspired" Abbott Island & Hutch Set
Boot Birdhouse
Another Bench Project From an Old Bed
Refurbished Vintage Singer Sewing Machine
I Love Old Windows
DIY Furniture Using Dollar Tree Dishes
Upcycled Dolls House
How to Make Mini Lanterns Using Baby Food Jars
Acrylic Paint Storage - Easy to See Colour!