at scraps
Any left over meat scraps can be fed to our furry friends as homemade pet foods. They love eating the organs and some of the fat.
32. Garden hose
Broken garden hoses also serve another purpose. If the hose has a leak, purchase spigots made for drip hose, lay your hose through a flower bed or garden, drill holes where you want it to drip and insert more spigots. As well, you can use a broken hose when you to run an electric cord outside. Simply, slit the hose lengthwise, press your cord into the hose and the hose will protect your cord. Just cut it the length of your cord. You can also make a loop, attach to the ceiling in the garage and hang bicycles, tools or whatever without scratching them. Its strength, flexibility and weather resistance makes it a great material for crafting baskets, lawn chairs, and doormats.
33. Altoid tins
These little tins are very convenient for making miniature versions of larger kits. Have a tackle box? How about a mini tackle box? Do you have a first aid kit? How about a pocket first aid kit you can slip into your purse? Same goes with survival kits, fire starters, and sewing kits. Use them to store your change, or to organize your spare screws and bolts. Theyre so versatile that many folks have started to have a lot of fun with them, turning them into candles holders, homemade radios, and pinhole cameras.
34. Baby food jars
You should hold onto these little jars. There are so many uses, it would be difficult to list all of them. Aside from craft and storage ideas, baby food jars can be rewashed and used to store homemade baby food. Make homemade candles for the outdoors, or use them to store spices, seed planter. They can also be great for painting. If you are into making homemade salves, these can make great containers, as well.
35. Canning jar lids
How many of you are guilty of throwing these away? They have lots of uses! They can be made into coasters, attached to string and used to scare pests out of the garden, and can even be made into photo frames. Visit FirstPalette.com for instructions on how you and your kids can make adorable magnetic photo frames out of jar lids and self-hardening clay!
36. Wire hangers
In truth, wire hangers are one of the most under-appreciated tools for do-it-yourselfers. They can be cut and shaped into just about anything including key rings, clips, stands, guy lines, and hooks for unclogging drains.
37. Light bulbs
Incandescent light bulbs can also be repurposed. You can make homemade holiday ornaments, make a hanging planter, a funky vase, a terrarium and an assortment of other crafts. Check out this website for ideas.
38. Bacon grease
Did you know that bacon grease can be used for splinter removal? Simply apply a small amount of grease to the splinter, and place a band-aid over it. Let it sit for a few hours, or even overnight, and youll find that your skin has softened up enough to loosen the splinter. There are also several recipes for using bacon fat to make soap, and you can even use it to make a candle. Pour the bacon grease in a cup or can, and place a wick inside. Give the grease a few minutes to soak into the wick, and then place it in the fridge until it solidifies. Viola! You now have the best smelling candle that money didnt buy.
39. Cell phones
Cell phones can be taken apart and used for survival uses, such as signal mirrors, a compass and even a knife. With newer models being regularly marketed every few months, outdated personal devices like cell phones and music players are often stockpiled into storage after being replaced. Consider donating an older phone to a good cause such as Cell Phones for Soldiers or Hopeline (for victims of domestic violence).
40. Computer ink cartridges
There isnt too much you can do with these, but I did find they can be made into a lamp. Also, many retailers will offer you a discount if you bring in your old cartridge for recycling, or provide recycling bins for drop off.
41. Torn or ripped clothing
Start a rag bag and save your clothing scraps for quilting; jeans make nifty quilts (check senior center