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Save the paper sleeves from new light bulbs for storing glass Christmas ornaments.

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Make simple candle holders by spray painting tin cans and using a nail to punch decorations in the side.

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Save old shower curtain liners to use as paint drop cloths.

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Make a child's purse by cutting out the two back pockets of a discarded pair of jeans and sewing together. Stitch on a ribbon or rope for use as a strap.

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Make decorative bowls from old record albums. Place an album on an upside down heatproof bowl in a 150 degree oven. Once you see the album begin to change shape, remove and continue to form around bowl using heatproof gloves.

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Cut up old tires from bikes or wheelbarrows to use as rubber stamps.

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Make coasters by covering old CDs with fabric on both sides.

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Save the water from hard boiling eggs to water your houseplants once it has cooled. The extra minerals will give your plants a boost.

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If short on coasters, use the lids from plastic food containers.

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Recycle milk bags by cutting off the top and washing. Use for storing sandwiches or other items.

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Use a piece of ruined garden hose to protect handsaw blades. Cut a length of the hose and split down the side so you can slip it over the blade.

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Make a funnel by cutting a plastic soda bottle in half.

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Reuse baby receiving blankets as wash cloths and dish rags. Just cut to size.

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Reuse brown paper bags as sturdy wrapping paper for packages and gifts. Just cut down the side and remove the bottom. Place the writing on the inside when wrapping.

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Fill a sock that has lost its mate with potpourri and tie the end to make a drawer sachet.

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Reuse old sheets by making them into pillow cases.

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Use an old wine cork for storing spare tacks. Just stick them into the cork.

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Use wallpaper scraps to make notecards or as scrapbooking paper.

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Reuse greeting cards by cutting the picture side into a creative shape, punching a hole in the top and using as a gift tag.

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Use an extra mouse pad as a jar opener.

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Save the paper sleeves from new light bulbs for storing glass Christmas ornaments.

Make simple candle holders by spray painting tin cans and using a nail to punch decorations in the side.

Save old shower curtain liners to use as paint drop cloths.

Make a child's purse by cutting out the two back pockets of a discarded pair of jeans and sewing together. Stitch on a ribbon or rope for use as a strap.

Computers, cameras, and gadgets, oh my!

Make decorative bowls from old record albums. Place an album on an upside down heatproof bowl in a 150 degree oven. Once you see the album begin to change shape, remove and continue to form around bowl using heatproof gloves.

Cut up old tires from bikes or wheelbarrows to use as rubber stamps.

Make coasters by covering old CDs with fabric on both sides.

Save the water from hard boiling eggs to water your houseplants once it has cooled. The extra minerals will give your plants a boost.

If short on coasters, use the lids from plastic food containers.

Recycle milk bags by cutting off the top and washing. Use for storing sandwiches or other items.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Use a piece of ruined garden hose to protect handsaw blades. Cut a length of the hose and split down the side so you can slip it over the blade.

Make a funnel by cutting a plastic soda bottle in half.

Reuse baby receiving blankets as wash cloths and dish rags. Just cut to size.

Reuse brown paper bags as sturdy wrapping paper for packages and gifts. Just cut down the side and remove the bottom. Place the writing on the inside when wrapping.

Fill a sock that has lost its mate with potpourri and tie the end to make a drawer sachet.

Reuse old sheets by making them into pillow cases.

Get some age-old wisdom.

Use an old wine cork for storing spare tacks. Just stick them into the cork.

Use wallpaper scraps to make notecards or as scrapbooking paper.

Reuse greeting cards by cutting the picture side into a creative shape, punching a hole in the top and using as a gift tag.

Use an extra mouse pad as a jar opener.

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