Repurposing

Declutter your home without adding more trash to landfills with these creative upcycling ideas.

Create a dedicated LEGO building station where your kids can let their imaginations run wild and LEGO bricks can tidily reside, safe from vacuum cleaners and the delicate soles of bare feet.

We all know that plastic isn’t exactly eco-friendly, so if you want to do your part to protect the planet, the best course of action is to reduce the amount of plastic waste you generate. But if you happen to have a used plastic bottle lying around, your best option is to recycle it—unless you’re in a particularly creative mood, in which case you can use it as the basis for a crafty DIY project.

Declutter your home without adding more trash to landfills with these creative upcycling ideas.

Coffee filters are surprisingly useful when cleaning, organizing, and even gardening. Learn a few good reasons to keep a stash of these inexpensive household helpers on hand.

Think twice before hauling old tires off to the trash. Instead, use them to DIY outdoor seating and recreation, trash receptacles, and even a snuggly spot for pets.

As barbecue season winds down, grill masters may be tempted to stow their charcoal briquettes in the shed until next summer. Instead, put the leftover charcoal to good use around your home and in your garden.

The cat’s out of the bag! Even households without furry feline friends should add kitty litter to the weekly shopping list. This inexpensive and readily available product is perfect for everything from deodorizing to traction control. Read on to discover how you can use this multifunctional marvel to improve your own home.

Almost everyone has come across silica gel packets—those little white desiccant-filled bags that absorb moisture in shoe boxes, vitamin bottles, and bags of jerky—and then tossed them straight into the trash can. But did you know that those tiny freebies double as household helpers? Here are 10 weird ways you can reuse your silica gel packets.

Doesn’t it seem like there’s always at least one board game in your house that’s no longer playable? Maybe there are pieces missing, or you’ve given up on the game because your sister throws a fit every time she’s outmatched. Rather than let the lonely game languish on the shelf, explore the imaginative ways you can bring Clue or Monopoly or Scrabble to play in your home decor.