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For Many Bits Of Old Stuff, a Useful New Life
An old pillowcase can become a pull toy for dogs such as Willie the beagle, a breed that loves to chew. And animal shelters can use old towels.
(Photos By Stace Maude -- Associated Press)
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If you're trimming trees to prepare for the growing season or cleaning the yard, save long fallen twigs or branches that are in good condition. Tie them in a bunch and let them dry completely in the garage. Spray-paint them in white, silver or gold and display in a vase or large urn as indoor decorations.
· Old Mailing Tubes, New Wine Rack
ReadyMade, a do-it-yourself magazine, suggests making a wine rack with mailing tubes and an old milk crate from your college dorm years (or a box that's at least 12 inches deep). Measure the depth of the crate and cut the tubes to this length with sharp scissors. Stack the tubes in the crate and turn the crate on its side on a flat surface. Each cubbyhole can fit a wine bottle. Be sure to store the crate in a dry, cool area.
· Old Pens, New Silverware
Forks, spoons and knives with broken handles can get new bodies from old pens, according to Jaspal Marwah and Sarah Hunt of Vancouver. They're winners of ReadyMade's MacGyver Challenge, a monthly contest that challenges readers to find innovative ways to reuse common objects. To make their pen cutlery, discard everything inside the pen except its tube and cap. Fill the tube with hot glue, shove in a cutlery head, and let dry.
· Old Shower Curtain, New Grill Cover
Got a stained or tired shower curtain? Baird suggests using it as a waterproof cover for outdoor furniture or a grill.
· Old Paperwork, New Dog Bed
