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How to repurpose wine bottles
Michelesimone Michelesimone Answered on Jul 01, 2023

I have numerous Carlo Rossi glass jugs. these are the big wine jugs that hold 5 liters of wine. Any ideas on what to use them for? Otherwise I just recycle them. Than... See more

Upcycle a closet door
Shawnna Shawnna Answered on Jul 01, 2023

I bought a closet door at a yard sale. Any ideas what to do with it? My creative mind has gone blank.

What can I make with Patron Tequila bottles and or their corks?
Lin15858806 Lin15858806 Answered on Jun 23, 2023

I've got a bunch of the 700 ml square shaped bottles with their round corks. Need ideas as they are sitting around waiting for me to come up with something.

Blue glass skyy vodka bottle projects?
22253365 22253365 Answered on Jun 23, 2023

Has anyone done an easy to moderate project with the blue glass bottle Skyy vodka comes in. I have 2, a 175ml and a pint. I can't bear to recycle them without trying ... See more

How can I use old windows to build a sunroom on my porch?
Connie Ertel McMaugh Connie Ertel McMaugh Answered on Jun 12, 2023

I would like to build a sunny enclosed space under the roof of my porch to place plants during our central Virginia winters. I will need to build only two walls of a... See more

Antique Steamer Trunk into Coffee Table - should the interior be lined
Porta Verde Studio Porta Verde Studio Answered on May 16, 2023

We have distressed, stained and used poly on this antique trunk and then added legs. The paper was stripped from the interior and then lightly sanded, stained and cle... See more

Re-purposing a metal trunk
Margaret Senn Margaret Senn Answered on May 11, 2023

I have an old metal trunk that I want to upcycle to a coffee table. I plan to add small wheels, but was not sure how to paint the outside or re-do the inside. It has ... See more

How do I make this, no assembly instructions!!!
Linda Meyer-Kelly Linda Meyer-Kelly Answered on May 10, 2023

The items needed for this firefly project are an old table leg, and 4 fan blades, BUT there are no instructions how to assemble it! Does anyone know how to go about s... See more

Can I use dry mashed potato flakes for birds?
Sharon Seiber Sharon Seiber Answered on May 08, 2023

I have an older bag of dried potato flakes that I was wondering if I could put out for the birds? I do not want to if anyone thinks it may be harmful for them!

How do I repurpose horse show award ribbons?
Beth Beth Answered on May 06, 2023

Been carrying around boxes of them for decades, hate to throw them away and would like to honor them in some way. I'm not looking for more "stuff" so I am hoping to f... See more

What can I do with an old brass headboard and footboard ?
Lori Lori Answered on Mar 17, 2022

These are in pretty rough shape so I can’t use them as I had intended. Any ideas for what I could do with them? It is queen size and the headboard is 56 inches tal... See more

How do I upcycle this old bathroom cabinet?
Jan Jan Answered on Mar 10, 2021

I am redecorating a half bath. I have this outdated cabinet and trying to decide how to update it. I don't need it for storage so I would probably like to remove the ... See more

Upcycle a vintage 100% wood school desk and chair
Cheryl raye porter Cheryl raye porter Answered on Oct 21, 2020

I have a school desk and chair it's solid wood I don't know I've heard you could do many items but decorate them I'm not sure what to do any ideals thank you

How can I recycle the plastic tube that comes with dog Poop bags?
Kathe Kathe Answered on Oct 15, 2022

I buy the doggie bags for poop pick up that come on a roll.what is a good way to recycle them, any suggestions.?

Is there anything I can make using these hedge apples ?
Mercedes Mercedes Answered on Oct 04, 2019

Would like to seal for ornaments maybe? Never seen one until now, ideas, show me!

How can I use lots of unused bread crates?
Pip Pip Answered on Jun 07, 2019

Unused bread plastic bread crates what to do with them

How do you make use of a queen size “feather bed” no longer wanted
Lynn Lynn Answered on Jan 30, 2019

I have a queen size feather bed that goes under the sheet on top of the bed. I can just donate it to a charity, but I wonder if anyone has ideas as to how I might rec... See more

WhT to do with old beautiful crystal ashtrays
LJ LJ Answered on Aug 10, 2017

Anybody have any ideas what you can make out of gorgeous but outdated crystal ashtrays. I love Crystal but never use the ashtrays any more. Any great ideas out there ... See more

Suggestion for coffee grounds
Dwayne S Dwayne S Answered on Apr 13, 2017

I had that if you dump your used coffee grounds at the roots of your rose bushes, it is great fertilizer. I have found this to be true. My rose bush is flourishing. A... See more

I have a lot (20 pcs) of used blinds, what project can I do with it?
Ester Age Ester Age Answered on Sep 16, 2016

Different sizes, some are bamboos, I hate to let go of these, thinking I know I can do something about it, please any suggestion?

What to do with firepit ashes.
Carol M Carol M Answered on May 14, 2016

We have a garbage can full of ashes from our firepit. Is spreading them on the garden a good idea? We're trying to find an ecofriendly way of disposing them.