{"id":3748,"date":"2017-06-07T15:59:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T15:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dtmskips.co.uk\/blog?p=3748"},"modified":"2019-11-13T15:58:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T15:58:51","slug":"upcycling-ideas-for-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtmmix.co.uk\/blog\/upcycling-ideas-for-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycling Ideas For The Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you are probably well aware by now from seeing all of our previous posts – we LOVE\u00a0recycling and recycling history<\/a>\u00a0but also upcycling ideas.<\/p>\n

But what you most likely do not know, is that we equally love upcycling projects.<\/p>\n

For those of you who are unaware of what upcycling is, or is interested in becoming part of the solution to a happy planet, we have listed a few upcycling ideas for the home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arts And Craft From Waste Material & Other\u00a0Upcycling Ideas for the Home<\/h2>\n

Art is a great way to express emotions and get a message across to many people, all at once.<\/p>\n

We previously found out that a large amount of artists reuse old things for their work.<\/p>\n

This really emphasises the phrase \u2018one man’s trash is another man’s treasure\u2019.<\/p>\n

Why not have a look at some recycled art<\/a><\/strong>, get some inspiration and maybe create your own\u00a0fun crafts from upcycling.<\/p>\n

If you need a few extra supplies, or more inspiration check out an\u00a0Arts and crafts store near you.<\/p>\n

Who knows? You could even become a worldwide advocate for helping to save the planet one upcycled<\/strong> craft at a time.<\/p>\n

For some great upcycling ideas<\/strong> to sell, visit Pinterest <\/a>for easy to follow instructions on making old things new again.<\/p>\n

\"Upcycling<\/p>\n

Light Bulb Recycling<\/h2>\n

This DIY project is one of many great upcycling projects<\/strong> for students<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcycle a lightbulb<\/a> into a candle for a relaxed vibe in your dorm room is a simple way to create a place friends want to hang out in.<\/p>\n

On the light-related subject, you can also make a re-purposed lamp from old scraps of material.<\/p>\n

Or you could try out a DIY pendant with glass mason jars or use them as inspiration for some DIY lampshade ideas.<\/p>\n

Get Creative with Upcycling Ideas for the Home & Organise Cables Using A Toilet Roll<\/h2>\n

Strange?\u00a0Yes.<\/p>\n

Genius? Also Yes.<\/p>\n

Using the cardboard roll that is encased in toilet paper is more useful than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n

Although it sounds like a weird cord management idea, it really does help keep an organised\u00a0work desk.<\/p>\n

All you have to do is get an empty toilet roll and neatly place your loose cables inside it, which will also create an organised home.<\/p>\n

No more untangling a bunch of cables you don\u2019t\u00a0know what are for.<\/p>\n

\"Upcycling<\/p>\n

How To Organise Your Desk<\/h2>\n

An additional workspace organisation tip is to glue together the rolls on a cardboard base, then use it as a stationary holder.<\/p>\n

Both of which you can decorate and label as you please.<\/p>\n

Which means it is time to get\u00a0crafty.<\/p>\n

Or, if you hate arts and crafts, a fast alternative is to wrap the rolls in self adhesive paper.<\/p>\n

Uses For Old Coffee Mugs<\/h2>\n

Before you chuck out that old coffee mug without a handle, use it as a vintage-style plant pot.<\/p>\n

It is the perfect size for a small cactus friend to accompany you at your office desk.<\/p>\n

We would love for you to let us know in the comments below of any more crafty, unusual ways of re-purposing old things.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recycling isn’t the only choice we look at Upcycling ideas.
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