Below, we share six clever ways to reuse cardboard boxes.

Its an affordable way tohide house clutter, store toys and photos, or hold magazines and documents.

As an alternative, try using a jigsaw.

DIY Cat Village tree stump scratcher

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Lighting

Make over a table lamp or pendant by creating a shade out of cardboard.

Just double-check that whatever light source youre using cant catch fire.

Youll find an array of instructions and images online and in social media feeds.

Nighstand by Adrian Candela

Adrian Candela

Dont forget about cardboard sheet inserts and partitions that are sometimes included as cushioning in packages.

Cardboard tree stump cat scratcher by DIY Cat Village

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Christine Shirley Designs mini faux taxidermy

Christine Shirley Designs

Irene Yu cardboard pineapple house

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