15 Household Items to Repurpose for Home Organization (Super Quick and Easy Ideas!)

Repurposing is a creative and fun way to save money and help the environment! If you're new to frugal living, minimalism, or going green, this video shows you some easy ways to repurpose everyday things in your home that are great for beginners! You can start with things just lying around your house or you can even find multiple uses for inexpensive thrift store items or your latest Dollar Tree haul!
In this video:
- Craft room organization ideas
- Kitchen organization ideas
- Ways to save money on everyday household items
- Ways to use single items multiple ways

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Here is the CONTACT PAPER I used. NOTE: The items from Dollar Tree can be purchased individually in the store. When ordering from the Dollar Tree online, you must buy in bulk. I do not receive a commission on Dollar Tree products.

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[Anotherday]

I am 72 years old and thought I was the queen of repurposing and frugality. You, young lady, are a genius!!! I turn over my crown to you😊❤

[madeleine]

So glad to see someone repurposing items like I do. There is so much waste. We can all do this to help the planet and save money.

[pilotrtc]

This is the first video of yours that I watched. I love the speed and conciseness of your delivery. I greatly appreciate that! Subscribed!

[beckyshell]

When I was a kid, I am old, we reused just about everything. Cool whip and margarine tubs were our Tupperware. Aluminum foil was used very sparingly and was rinsed off and reused . Shoe boxes were used to store paperwork, sewing gadgets, small toys, scraps for crafting or boxes for gifts. Jars were reused for storage for dry goods, screws, nails, seeds, or small leftovers. Clothes were home made and had a wide hem so that it could be let down to make it longer . Holes were patched, rips were mended, socks were darned and old shoes and clothes were play clothes. When clothes were past wearing the buttons and zippers were removed, good parts could be used for quilts and rags were made with the remaining material. We ate leftovers and what we didn’t eat were fed to the dogs or the pig. Dog food was only for when there were no scrapes . Bread bags were used for sandwiches, dirty cloth diapers when away from home and to put over your socks if your boots had a hole in them. Twine from hay was twisted to make rope for animal halters and lead rope. Any paper or cardboard that wasn’t reused was used to start fires in the wood stove.

[kategranville]

I keep a small tissue box on my dryer for used dryer sheets that I use to clean out the lint trap. Ice cube trays are perfect for mixing different colors of paint for your kids to use.

[wendyphilyaw]

This is one of the better videos I've seen on this topic. I won't mention specific sites/pages, but I think most of us have rolled our eyes at some point watching "hacks" that end up costing more, being worse for the environment, or just plain don't work.

So thank you for being a breath of fresh air with some really cute and functional ideas! Great ideas, and I like your friendly and down to earth presentation of them. 😊👍

[zyxw]

I like her channel because she doesn't use expensive tools and re-uses common everyday materials.

[lisagulick]

Another binder clip use - clip all your bills together, then hang the open wire part on a push pin on your bulletin board. Unclip the bills as you pay them (I transfer mine to a spike holder [long stainless nail through the center of an old round wooden coaster]) and you know at a glance what you need to pay.
Also, those _cardboard_ (not foam) egg cartons can be cut up into individual cups, and after cutting an X in the bottom of each one, you can start seeds in them! Use an old plastic plate as a platform as they're sprouting (to catch the excess as you water them), and when they're about an inch tall, you can plant them, cup and all, in the ground (the cardboard will decompose).
Another use for glass jars: There are things (like apple sauce or wet cat food) that are cheaper in cans, but it's not good to store them in the can once it's been opened. Transfer the remainder immediately to a spare glass jar, then wash and reuse/recycle the can.
Speaking of cans...flat tuna cans can help you measure how much watering you are doing! Just scatter them around your yard or garden, turn on the sprinkler, and watch as the cans fill up. A full tuna can indicates you have watered one inch, which is an ample drink for dry ground (one inch of water will sink into the earth about a foot).
Sorry for going all Heloise on you, but since you gave me some good ideas, I thought I'd return the favor.

[idlewildwind]

Glass jars are also excellent for display purposes. Instead of having all our seashells just collecting dust on the windowsill, I've put them in a glass jar. Instead of hiding my tiny balls of leftover yarn in a box somewhere, I've arranged them in a gradient in the tallest glass jar ever. My aunt put all her spare buttons in a glass jar which not only looks cute but is also great for finding the right colour when you need it. Oh and speaking of those buttons, they're great as eyes for crochet creatures! :)

[poodlegirl]

I like your ideas! I'd like to add to your cereal box one. The liners inside are thick and much nicer wax paper than comes on the rolls. I cut them open and use when I am rolling out cookies or pies, making meatballs etc. I also use them in my craft room whenever I am gluing and painting. I also cut the top half of the bag off and they easily stay open to divide up hamburger or add garden veggies for freezing.

[leighburville]

I had a tissue box whose design and colors were perfect for my kitchen so I took it apart and flattened it out and made a photo of it for making 12 digital copies of it and cut and pasted them onto decorative cutting boards, plates, jars, tumblers etc... way easy and cool!

[sherrycohen]

I love your ideas and your enthusiasm. And contact paper! I don't know what I would do without it! For what it's worth, here are some more ideas for repurposing things. Cutlery trays are useful in desks for stationery supplies. Frames are good for command stations in tight places. Those IKEA plastic bag holders that come folded are good for storing gift wrap without taking up much space. Their folded garbage containers (with the holes) are good for holding vacuum cleaner parts. I also use a magazine rack to store the bags for our trash compactor. Both these holders have lasted for years. Cut the tops of storage bag boxes, glue together, and wrap with contact paper. It looks nicer and it's easier to get the bags. I always save the mesh pouches our dental hygienist gives us after a cleaning. They make great pencil cases, cosmetic pouches, travel organizers, and receipt holders. Finally, we don't have garbage collection where we live, so I take my garbage to the dump (saves me about $1, 000 per year). The bonus is what I find there. I found two very dated wooden cabinets and several plastic drawer units that I use in my garage to store things - grill accessories, automotive supplies, bike accessories, etc. I even hauled the bottom of a baby crib that was like a peg board and hung the bike helmets over the bikes! I saved $$$!

[Coco-zuob]

I love your ideas and it's great to see people re-using and re-purposing instead of filling up recycling bins. You're setting a great example for your kids. I re-use almost all the plastic that produce comes in at the market as organizers.

[deborahstolar]

That refreshing glass of ice water part...😂 LOVE IT!

[HeronCoyote]

My favorite repurpose item not mentioned here is the plastic claw type hair holders. I use them to hold my kitchen towel in the oven door handle. My favorite use is to hold back curtains, like cloth tie-backs, but much less $$.

[sherrieoday]

Love your ideas!! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Can’t wait to see more!!!

[LisaEDesign]

Excellent ideas and video. Liked the pace. No wasted stuff and no wasted time either!

[terrydeaver]

This is what I do. So glad to find a young person with GREAT

[dsa]

And, you didn't waste my time. Subscribed.

[HeronCoyote]

This was excellent!! Clear, concise, tons of definitely usable ideas, and you are a pleasure to listen to and watch. New subscriber.