This Week’s Green Tip: More on Upcycling

"Don't think outside the box. Think what you can do WITH the box." (author unknown)

So many of us just toss out household items that we can't see another purpose for but, with just a little creative thinking, those items can be repurposed, reused, and upcycled. Here are some ideas for upcycling home and garden items:

- Turn an old window frame into a picture frame.
- Broken mirror? Remove the glass and use the frame as a planter for small plants like succulents.
- Turn an old shutter into a wall display. Hang it inside near the entryway and tuck pictures and mail into the slots.
- Use old doorknobs as wall hooks.
- Make a sprinkler out of an old garden hose. Simply take a nail and poke holes in the hose for an instant sprinkler the kids (and your lawn) will love.
- Wood from around the house can be reclaimed and turned into many things. Try building a bookshelf or if you're feeling very crafty, create a headboard for your bed. 
- Turn your unused outdoor fire pit into a small garden.
- Remove the handle and hang an old garden rake on the wall and use the “hooks” to hang wine glasses, kitchen utensils, or garden tools.