Sick and tired of wasting all that stuff? Well, we've got the answers for you. Here are 50 things you didn't know you could reuse. Whether you're a frugal Frank or a spendy Sally, you'll be able to find something on this list to make life a little less expensive. And you'll be helping the environment to boot! Bonus! Let's be honest, times are tough for a lot of folks out there. Both consumer debt and the national debt are out of control. Reusing and repurposing everyday items from around the house, your workplace, or off the street can be a great way to save money and help Mother Earth. Some of the things anyone can easily reuse include: - Soda bottles - Coffee beans - Tea bags - Shower curtains - Popsicle sticks - CDS - Pots and pans - Old jeans - Suitcases - Buttons - Ladders - And much more! We live in a world that throws way to many things away. Next time you're thinking of throwing something away, stop and think about it for a minute. You may be able to reuse it and save some money!

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Once you've finished that Creme Soda or Fanta Orange, you can
use the empty bottle to create bird feeder. All you have to do it cut
a couple of holes in the sides, place a couple of dowels or wooden
spoons in the holes, fill the bottle with bird seed, and voila! Easy
bird feeder.
Soda Bottles

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If you've got old (or broken) CDs that you don't plan on using
anymore, we've got a great solution for you. Use that old Back
Street Boys CD to create a mosaic picture frame. Simply break the
old CD into smaller pieces and glue them onto a painted, or felt
covered, cardboard frame. You'll have a unique, and beautiful,
picture frame in no time.
CDs & DVDs
If you’re looking to use some vintage china in a bit more unique
way than serving teas, you should consider planting herbs. China
looks beautiful and can hold plants as well as any other small pot.
vintage china

5. 66 Is that old camera strap rubbing on your neck and making you
uncomfortable? Trying using an old silk scarf as your new strap. It
will be softer on your neck and silk is a strong, durable material in
this application.
silk scarf
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Instead of throwing away the empty cardboard paper towel or
toilet paper rolls, try loosely winding cords and keeping them
inside of the rolls. This will allow you to keep cords from tangling
in a compact manner.
Toilet paper rolls
Rather than cutting up and tossing out old credit cards, why
not cut them into something you can continue to use? If you’re
a guitar player, make those old cards into a brand new guitar
pick. It’s cheap and you can get multiple picks from a single
card. Plus it’s an interesting conversation starter.
old credit cards

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Your Uncle Eddie may have bored you with old vacation slides,
but this idea is a lot more exciting. Use those same old slides to
create a mock stained glass effect on windows. Attaching
photos to one another and placing them over a window will let
the light shine through and create a colorful masterpiece with
some historical significance.
PHOTO slides

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Once you’ve outgrown your favorite pair of blue jeans, you can
use the hems on them as a drink coaster. Simply roll the hem like
a snail and secure the end. You’ll have a unique coaster than
everyone will be asking about.
jeans
Fancy serving trays can be expensive! Why not use a sturdy picture
frame as a serving tray and get multiple uses out of it. Just replace
the glass with wood, plastic or another sturdier material and you’ll
be good to go!
picture frame

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Looking for a unique and potentially quirky addition to your
garden? Try using an old child’s toy, like a dump truck, as a
planter for different plants in the garden or around the yard. Just
make sure your kids are finished with the toy or you may have an
uprooted plant on your hands!
Child’s toy
Binder clips can be clipped to the edge of a desk and the metal
handles can be used to hold cords (see our site for more details).
With all the cords floating around computers, televisions and
other electronic devices, a means of controlling them can be
incredibly useful.
binder clips

9. 1414 Hanging a shoe bag organizer on the inside door of your pantry
gives you a great way to create a little extra space, as well as
organize some of the smaller items in your cupboard. Fruit
snacks, small cracker bags and other small items can get mixed
in with everything else and lost. This will help!
Hanging shoe bag
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You can make those old t-shirts into a pretty cool looking rug with
a little “seamstering”. See the link for more information on this
one!
t-shirts
Some old suitcases look pretty cool, but they just can’t cut it in the
faced paced travel world. Don’t lose hope! All you have to do is
attach the bottom side of the suitcase to the wall in your bathroom
and add some shelves. Keep the latches on the suitcase if you want
to have a way to lock the case.
small suitcase

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If you’ve got old pots and pans, or other kitchen materials, that
just aren’t cutting it any more then you may be able to use them
as a decoration. A fresh coat of paint can completely change the
look of a pot that you could use for a planter or just a decoration
for around the home or the kitchen.
Old cookware

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A bulletin board, or cork board, can be a great way to organize
jewelry. If you don’t need it for keeping notes and
announcements, then you can reuse it as a an organize. Pins in the
board can be used to hold necklaces, earrings can be stuck directly
into the board, and much more.
bulletin board
pair of matching buttons can easily be turned into a pair of new
earrings. Grab those old buttons and carefully glue them to an old
pair of earrings. It’s a unique look and can be an excellent craft
activity for children as well.
buttons

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If you can get your hands on an old magazine rack, or you can
find one on eBay or Amazon, you can use it as a way of organizing
your cookie sheets and cake pans. They fit perfectly into the
magazine slots. This is a great way to keep your kitchen
organized.
magazine rack
When you buy CDs in bulk, they’ll come on a big spindle with a
plastic lid over the top. Once the CDs are gone, you can use this
container as a spool for holding extra wires and chords. Just be
careful not to kink or wrap the cords too tight, as it’s not good
for them.
round cd container 1919

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Everybody built forts growing up because they were awesome!
Give your kids the same opportunity by donating some old
blankets and towels to the cause. You and the kids are bound
to have a lot of fun with those old sheets and blankets.
old sheets

14. 2323 Old ladders can be dangerous and a
waste of space. You can fasten
them to the wall and create an
interesting and unique bookshelf.
Make sure to hook into the framing
2x4’s behind the wall. Bookshelves
can get heavy!
ladder book shelf
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Used coffee grounds make for an excellent deodorizer. Place the
grounds in a jar or bowl with an open top and put it in the
refrigerator. They’ll absorb unwanted smells and keep your fridge
fresh. Much better than just throwing them away!
used coffee grounds
It’s a well-known fact that a Sock Monster lives inside everyone’s
dryer and hoards away your stockings. To avoid losing socks just
use the plastic ring from the top of the milk carton and pair socks
inside of it before you wash them. It’s an easy fix to an age-old
problem.
milk jug ring

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If you’ve got something stinky on your hands, like an onion, try
rubbing a tea bag or loose green tea over them before washing with
soap and water. The tea will absorb the smell and does some of the
hard work before you wash.
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tea bags
Once your tissue box is empty, you can stuff plastic grocery bags in
there and use the box as a holder. Grocery bags are great for a
number of tasks around the house. This is a great way to organize
them, rather than stuffing a bunch of them into another plastic
bag.
tissue box

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The birds and bugs LOVE recently planted seedlings. Place a berry
basket over the top of them to keep the pesky predators away. This is
a great way to reuse the baskets and make sure that you’ll have a
healthy crop come time of harvest.
berry baskets

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A new coat of paint and some other designs can completely
change the look of a beer bottle. What was once drab and brown is
now colorful and a useful flower holder. Even the bottle placed by
itself looks nice, if you decorate it well.
beer bottles
You can easily sew a hem on the top and thread a string for a
closeable bag. This is a great way to separate darks and lights.
You can also place delicate items in and wash the whole thing
together.
pillow cases

18. 3131 Sprucing up your garden can be easier than you may think.
Place used wine and beer bottles around the garden as a
decoration. It’s unique and inexpensive, especially if you’re
drinking the booze anyway.
wine bottles
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Large plastic ice cream buckets are an excellent thing to have lying
around the house. They can be used for washing the car,
gardening, holding children’s toys and a myriad of other things.
With all the great uses, it’s a wonder why anyone would ever
throw one out.
ice cream container
If you’re a dog lover, and you’re looking for a new toy for your pup,
then this might be a great one for you. Simply place the tennis balls
in the muffin tin and let your K9 have at it. It’s a great way to keep
Fido entertained and interested in a fun game.
muffin pan

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Bridesmaid dresses are generally made of very beautiful, high-
quality fabric, but many times they aren’t worn more than once. If
you don’t plan on wearing that dress again, then you may as well
get a few more miles out of it and make it into a purse. See the link
to our site for more details!
bridesmaid dress

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CDs on a string are a great way to keep birds from eating fruits
and vegetables you’ve planted. The birds are scared away by the
reflections of themselves and the lights. Hang a few of them in
your garden or on a fruit tree and kiss your bird problems
goodbye.
cds
Olds jeans can be used to make a heavy-duty bib or apron for
working the yard. It’ll take a little ambition and some sewing
expertise, but before you know it you could have some sturdy gear
for your yard work. See link for more details.
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A bunch of knives floating around in a drawer can be dangerous!
Use an old toothpaste tube with the top cut off to cover the sharp
blades and keep your hands safe.
toothpaste tube

22. 3838 If you own cats, you know how curious they can be. A great toy to
keep their attention is used prescription pill bottle with a few
buttons, marbles or other small objects in side. The bottle will
rattle around as your feline plays with it. On the other hand, cats
have a mind of their own and they may hate it. Either way it’s
worth a shot ;)
pill bottles
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Close up one end of a toilet paper roll and place some fertile soil in
the new pot, then plant a few seed inside. You can use this to allow
the plant to grow indoor for a while, then plant the whole thing
outside and the cardboard will dissolve.
toilet paper rolls
As long as your throw pillows aren’t too out of shape, you can
always put new fabric on the outside of them and have a pillow that
looks as good as new. Stains you can’t remove or small tears in the
existing fabric are great examples of when some new fabric can
help.
old throw pillows

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Not much of a baker? Just not a fan of fancy cookie cutters? Well,
you’re in luck. You can still put those old cookie cutters to use. Just
tie a ribbon around the top of them and hang them from the
Christmas tree. These new ornaments also make a great gift. Your
family and friends will love them.
Cookie Cutters
If you’ve got old glassware you don’t plan on using anymore you
can repurpose into birdfeeders or other decorations around the
yard or garden. See the link to our site for more instruction and
information on this one.
glass plates/bowls

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An old mailbox is a perfect mini tool box for the backyard. Set up the
mailbox on a post in the backyard, like you would for mailing
purposes, but instead of putting mail in it, use it for your gloves and
some small tools. You’ll always know where they are, it will keep
them dry if it rains and you won’t have to bring dirty gloves or tools
inside with you. Plus it adds a nice flair to your yard.
mailbox

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Are you looking for a “set it and forget it” type of solution for
watering some of the plants in your garden? Just cut the bottom of
the plastic bottle off, put a few small holes in the lid, then place
the bottle in the soil with the lid facing down. Fill the bottle with
water and it will drip for any plants nearby.
plastic bottle
Here’s another one for the dog-lovers out there. If you’ve got old
towels, don’t toss them! Roll them up and tie a knot in the end, then
use it as a tug toy for your pup. It’s durable enough to last, but soft
enough that it won’t hurt your dog’s mouth. This is a great way to
save money on doggie toys.
old towel
A book can make for an excellent decoration around the house or
the office. One unique thing you can do with them is turning one
into a business card holder. Just pull off the cover gently, fold all
the pages in half and tuck them into the creases, then place the
book spine down on the table. See the link on our site for more
details and pictures.

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Used plastic bottles can be cut open, painted and turned into
flowers to decorate the yard. This is a unique way of decorating
the yard. See the link for more details.
water bottles
After a while shower curtails may get dingy or dirty. Rather than
throwing them out, use them as drop cloths when you paint or a
cover for patio furniture. This in cheap way to protect your stuff.
They’re durable and useful in a lot of different applications.
shower curtain liner

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Once you’ve finished devouring that delicious popsicle, don’t toss
the stick. You can paint it, or write on it with a permanent marker,
and turn it into a garden marker. They keep you keep track of your
garden and add a little color to the landscape as well.
popsicle sticks

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Spruce up a clear glass plate with an old calendar. Calendars
generally have great looking pictures in them, but aren’t as useful
once the year has passed. Cut portions of the calendar and seal
them to the back of a clear glass plate to add some color. More
detailed instructions can be found at the link on our site.
clear glass plate
Parmesan cheese containers can be extremely useful once the
Parmesan is gone. You can use them to hold various types or
spices, sugar, flowers or crackers for the kids. They’re durable and
can be washed and used over and over again.
parmesan container

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Remove the lint from your clothes dryer
and fill a used toilet paper roll with it. The
lint make for an excellent fire starter
because it’s small, dry and very flammable.
When you’re ready to start your fire, simply
place the roll under some kindling or small
sticks and light it with a match. Before you
know it, you’ll be warm by the fire.
lint/toilet paper roll