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repurposeful
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Tips for repurposing everyday household items to live a more green and frugal life.
- Added on: Feb 17th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Cara
- Listed in: Green Environmental Activism
- Tags: tips recycle reduce reuse repurposing upcycle
Recent Posts
Repurposeful wrapping
I’ve posted on this idea before, but I wanted to bring it up one more time. Child artwork makes great wrapping paper. Not only does it help clear out your cabinet full of salvaged artwork, but it’s a money-saver (no need to buy a new role...
Halloween and the thrift store
If you’ve never stepped foot in a thrift store, now’s the time of year to do so. Why? Because Halloween costumes, decorations and accessories abound. Why pay for a brand new costume off the rack (either for yourself or your kids) when you...
The short person’s savior: Kitchen tongs
Today’s tip is a simple repurposing tip, but it comes in very handy in our house! We have lots of high-up cabinets in our kitchen wherein we store things that are used only once-in-a-while. And when it comes to having to retrieve one of thos...
WD-40… apparently it fixes more than squeaky doors
I recently received a forwarded e-mail on the purported many uses of WD-40. As it turns out, this little wonder-in-a-can can be used to remedy lots of little things around the house. The list below is what was contained in the e-mail I received; I si...
Double duty: How diapers can prevent identity theft
Photo by futurestreet. If you’re not a parent or at all grossed out by potty talk, you may just want to skip on to the next post in the blog. I promise not to be offended. If, however, you’re interested in an unconventional way to prot...
Upcycling old tees into clothes for kids
Have you caught wind of the hype on upcycling adult t-shirts into shirts, dresses, onesies and pants for kids? I just love this idea! Now, if I was more skilled at sewing, I would attempt this project. But in reality, I’m not and currently, I d...
