30 Awesome Upcycling Ideas That Will Make Your Home Awesome

Before you throw anything away, really think about it. For example, if you've finished burning a candle that comes in a big glass jar, don't waste it. Instead, drain out the leftover wax and use it as storage. This is called "upcycling." Upcycling is "the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value." 1.) If you don't have a spare ladder handy and would like this piece for yourself, visit the Naturally Cre8tive store on Etsy. 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) 21.) 22.) 23.) 24.) 25.) 26.) 27.) 28.) 29.) 30.) Now, I don't feel so silly for refusing to throw away every wine bottle I've ever purchased.

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