Repurposing household items can be a simple way to improve your home's functionality and organization.
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Repurposed materials, like toilet paper, furniture and paint, are used in many different ways. These repurposed products can save you time, money and make your house look more stylish.
Some of these repurposed ideas are simple, while others take more work. All of these repurposed ideas will help you get the most out of your existing materials.
1. Repurpose an old carpet to make a furniture slider
If you've ever struggled to lift your bed, dresser, desk or other pieces of furniture, this repurposed idea can make it easier. Slide a piece of carpet under the legs of a piece of furniture, then push it across the floor.
2. Repurpose an old mag as a window muntin protecter
Use an old magazine to protect the windows from water damage. Simply wet the edges and rub them along the panes. This will help the paper lie smoothly and prevent stains from forming.
3. Repurpose an old gift card to mark seeds
If your kids want to make their own plant markers, cut a gift card in half with pinking shears and punch a hole in the corner of the card. This is the perfect plant marker, particularly for those plants that have a small seed packet.
4. Repurpose a sheet of dryer paper as an insect repellent
They are also great for dusting and can deter insects from biting when they are tucked into a pocket or a ball cap. You can use them to clean up spills and prevent bugs from settling in dirty rooms and crawl spaces.
5. Repurpose coffee filters as spray bottles
To get rid of lint when you spritz glass cleaner, use double-sided coffee filters. This helps to remove stains and lint without leaving streaks.
6. Repurpose socks as scrub brushes
Reuse a few socks you may have lying around as a brush to clean your bathroom. This is a great tool to use to clean soap scum off of sinks or mirrors.
7. Repurpose an old plastic bag to use as a mitt when spreading furniture waxes or polishes
Use plastic bags as a way to spread furniture polish and wax. This can be done on top of a table or bench to give it a smooth finish.