There will be a lot if it is time for your annual spring cleaning and you have decided to get rid of any objects that are no longer needed or used frequently. Instead of throwing them out, you can repurpose them and give them new life. Continue reading to learn about the greatest applications for some of the most common objects discovered during the deep cleaning of your home and give them a try.
Flower pot hangers
If you have a small child or a toddler, you are certainly used to lots of stuffed animals and other toys all over the floor. However, you can reduce the amount of those by simply using a large flower pot hanger. Put some decorations of your child’s choice and hang the whole thing in your toddler’s room. Teach them to put away all their stuffed animals after they are done with their playtime.
Old patio furniture
You can get your old, unused furniture and make new pieces that fit your style better. For example, you can remove the lid and the side of an old drunk, add legs to it, and make a nice desk or a table. The best part is, you can use the rest to make other furniture pieces. Use old sewing machine tables. desks, tables, stools, and anything else you can think of to repurpose. Check the internet for DIY furniture ideas.
An old ladder pot hanger
If you have a nice old ladder you no longer use, grab some ropes, screws, and hooks and get to work. You can hang it from the ceiling in your kitchen and use small hooks to hang your pots and pans. If you have a big kitchen island, that would make a great statement piece to your interior design, no matter which style you have.
Old window frames/shutters
If you recently replaced your old windows with new ones, you will probably have a bunch of window frames to get rid of. However, instead of throwing them away, you can use those to separate any room in two. That works especially well with large window frames and in bigger areas, such as a basement, large attic, or shared office space.
The same thing can be done using old shutters. They are great since they allow air and make a light room divider, however, they are not see-through and they will keep your privacy safe.
Teapot flowers
If your old clay teapot has cracked but is simply too dear for you to throw away, give it a new life as a flower pot. You can put small plants, flowers, and cacti in it and keep your patio or room looking nice and cosy.
Bike chain pictures
If you just found your old bike and decided to bring it back to life, you will probably want to replace the chain as well. Do not throw away the old one yet! You can use it to easily frame any picture at home. Bike chains are flexible and will perfectly fit any picture size. You may make these frames as gifts using hot-melt glue and a little patience. Simply get a plain picture frame from a second-hand store and glue a well-cleaned bike chain around the corners. Just like that, the reused materials will offer a unique space for you to save your favourite memories.
Piano bar
Pianos are certainly a fancy object one might have at home. Even if they are extremely nice and often expensive, pianos also have their life span. If you have an old piano that is no longer working and cannot be repaired, you are probably planning on getting rid of it. How about you use it to make a nice drink or breakfast bar for your kitchen or living room? Place a flat piece of marble or wood in the keys area and another one on top of it. You can use the bottom one as the eating/drinking area, and the top one for keeping glasses, bottles, and other things you may want to use. Place two stools in front of it and you are done.
Drawer organisers
We already mentioned one drawer organiser, but how many are too many? If your office desk drawer is always messy and you can’t seem to find anything, grab a muffin pan and place it inside. The small holes will keep your tiny items separate and organised well enough so that you no longer struggle with finding anything.
Ice cube trays to organise
Forget about keeping your many screws, nails, and other small hardware. Grab some ice cube trays and spend 10-20 minutes separating all your tiny tools into the different cells of the tray. You can also put together a small case from scrap plywood. That way you will be able to carry everything you need to the job and keep it organised.