…if you’re the type to hoard a lot of your belongings, a lot of these projects will definitely be useful to you. Why keep damaged items in storage when you can transform them into something you can actually use?
Outdoor Ice Chest
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Broken fridges may seem like a hopeless cause, but they can actually be transformed into an outdoor ice chest. You might need professional help to remove all of the electrical parts.
Bulletin Board
Are you planning on getting a new bed? If you are, use your old mattress springs to create a cool and useful bulletin board. It’s a project that you can customize however you want.
Vinyl Record Bookends
Do you have some old vinyl records that are too scratched up to work anymore? Instead of throwing them away, try turning them into these cool bookends by heating and then bending the bottom of the records!
Fancy Serving Tray
Got an antique picture frame you have no use for? Transform it into a fancy serving tray! The more antique the frame, the better.
CD Case Organizers
Remember the time where we used to burn everything from computer files to music onto CDs? If you ever bought a pack of CDs back then, you most likely got one of these CD cases. Transform them into convenient organizers for your cables!
Mini Fridge Storage Unit
Did your mini fridge go out of use? Before you make the decision to throw it away, instead transform it into a tv stand and/or storage unit. You can store anything into it, like the game controllers in this one.
Towel Rack and Shelf
Got one of those old wooden chairs laying around? If you don’t want to use it for actual seating purposes, try transforming it into a rustic towel rack and shelf by hanging it on the wall.
Record Side Table
If you’ve got a vinyl record you no longer care for, glue it to a side table to upgrade it into this cool hip one.
Bike Counter
Got an old bike you no longer use? Or maybe it has a broken tire that you don’t care to fix? Whatever it is, instead of riding the bike, you can repurpose it into a cool bathroom counter.
Wheel Clock
Got a spare bike wheel you’re not using? Or do you have a flat wheel you don’t want to patch up? Repurpose the old wheel into this cool and modern looking clock!
Fire Pit
Got a broken washing machine? Take the inside drum out and transform it into a fire pit for the backyard. Make sure to use a high heat paint.
Reusable Bag
When the metal in an umbrella breaks, people automatically throw it away without a second thought. Before you do that, however, you should save the umbrella’s fabric to use to recreate these reusable bags!
Versatile Paper Clip
Are you in need of a temporary wallet? Try using a paper clip as a money clip! It can also be used as a key chain at the same time. Now all your cards, money and keys are in the same place.
Jewelry Organizer
If you’re a girl who loves to accessorize, you most likely lose track of your jewelry all the time. Try organizing all your accessories with a cupcake tray! It’ll look cute and now you won’t have to search your entire room for that one earring.
Suitcase Side Tables
Got one of those vintage suitcases in your closet? They may be out-of-date to take on an actual trip but you can repurpose them into these cool side tables! They’ll make a great addition to any room in the house.
Teacup Curtain Tiebacks
If you’ve got a chipped teacup, use them to tie back curtains. They’ll be a nice Victorian looking addition to your windows!
Accordion Folders
Do you need a filing system for a cheap price? Try transforming an old suitcase into an accordion folder. This way, you can organize and store as many files as you want.
Pancake Squirter
Do you like cooking pancakes for breakfast? Fill empty ketchup bottles with pancake mix to create the perfect pancake squirter! It’ll make the cooking a lot easier.
Camera Desk Lamp
Repurpose an old camera into a cool desk lamp. The light will come from the camera as if it was taking a photo!
