Uses for Plastic Coat Hanger Clips
Plastic coat hangers, usually gotten when you purchase clothes, have two clips on them. Cut the clips off and use for closures on bags of chips, etc. They are sturdy, last a long time, and are free.
Reuse Pringles Can For Cookies
Previously it was mentioned to use Pringles cans to store cookies or to give them as presents. I go a little further. I have friends and family in the service, many are deployed overseas.
Uses for Large Plastic Coffee Cans
I need some ideas for what to do with large plastic coffee cans. They are very sturdy and it seems to me there have got to be good uses for them.
Please help me if you can. I live in Australia and I'm also new to this site. I have never heard of dumpster diving. I know I don't get out much, but this is new to me. By the way, your site is great!
Does anyone have uses for old lipsticks? I just don't want to have them fill up landfills.
Removing the Coffee Smell from Plastic Canisters
How do I get the coffee smell out of the Folders coffee canisters? I have tried baking soda and putting it in the sun for a few days, but the coffee smell always comes back. I want to use these for Christmas treats and I don't want them to smell like coffee. Please help. Thank you.
Re-using Plastic Liquid Laundry Soap Bottles
I wash out the empty bottles. Rinse them thoroughly. Cut the top off of the bottle including the top of the handle. You still have the handle left for holding it and you can use it for a scoop for birdseed.....
Plastic bottle caps can be used to make fly and insect door curtains. Measure a piece of timber dowel the width of the door. Drill a small hole (1/8") in the centre of each cap and string them together like beads, with knots along the string to keep them separate from each other.
What can I do with the empty dry dog food bags?
Years ago, at our public library, I checked out a book entitled, "The Newspaper Everything Book". I believe it's now out of print and I cannot locate a copy anywhere.
This is a guide about uses for plastic pop bottle caps. Water and soda bottle caps can be difficult, if not impossible to recycle. Finding other uses for plastic bottle caps helps prevent them from ending up in the landfill.
This is a guide about uses for plastic pop bottles. Finding other uses for plastic pop bottles helps prevent them from ending up in the landfill.
This is a guide about unsubscribing from Freecycle. Freecycle is a great way to get rid of things or get them for free.
Dog Food Bags to Help With Recycling
I use our empty, large dog food bags to hold our cardboard recycling such as pizza boxes, pop/soda cartons, cereal boxes, etc., anything that comes in cardboard. This saves space in my recycling bin, plus the bag gets recycled as well.
Never throw your toothbrushes away when you're done with them. I keep a stash for cleaning difficult corners in the oven or round taps or the plugholes. If you dip them in a little thick bleach, they are great for reducing dark mildew stains on tile grouting.
This is a guide about using freecycle. Freecycle is a great internet network of people who post items that they wish to give away or things that they are looking for.
This is a guide about reusing plastic coffee cans. Ground coffee can now be found in reusable plastic containers with a tight fitting lid and handle. They are perfect for storage and crafts.
Uses for Light Bulbs (Incandescent)
This is a guide about uses for incandescent lightbulbs. When an old fashioned lightbulb burns out, the clear or white bulb can be reused for crafts instead of being thrown away.
Reusing the Wax Left by Oil Candles
What can I do with the wax that's left from these oil candles? Thanks.
I go through a lot of hand sanitizer and wanted to know what ideas are out there to reuse the pump top plastic bottle?
More Trashy Treasures: Upcycling Plastic Shopping Bags
There can never be enough trashy treasures in the world. When craft supplies are free and working double duty to keep landfills free, the urge to make more and more grows. Take stock of your plastic shopping bags, and consider "upcycling" them.
Trashy Treasures: Reusing Capri Sun Pouches
Recycling juice pouches into fashion accessories is a fun eco-stylish trend. All recycling projects require the same first step - cleaning. The great colors of the pouches make for endless design options.
Craft Project: Beaded Bottlecap Magnets
Bottle caps, loose beads, some glue, and a magnetic strip easily transforms into a trendy gift set of matching magnets; PERFECT for a hostess gift!
My Frugal Life: Think Before Throwing Out
I have to admit, I never throw anything out before giving the item some deep thought on what I could use it for. I have a terrific husband who always asks me if I can use an item before throwing it away! This is my story on what I did with leftover linoleum.
