Here are eight common items in your house you should always repurpose.

Think pasta sauce jars, pickle jars, jam jars, drink bottles,wine bottles, and more.

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Wilflowers in repurposed glass jars and bottles outside.

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You know, the sturdy black plastic ones with the clear lids and theliter-sized soup containers?

If your paper bag broke during transit, the pieces can bereused for arts and crafts.

Instead, save them and repurpose them.

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Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets have so many potential uses its a shame to throw them away.

The best part is, it usually doesnt cost that much, it just takes some time and dedication.

According to her, they make excellent drawer organizers for your kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

uses for plastic bags

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you’re able to even line the insides with pretty contact paper to really make them pop.

Or a canvas filled with your childhood creative endeavors that just doesnt reflect your current style anymore?

and have fun creating a custom piece of artwork.

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