Great Repurposing Items You Can Find at a Garage Sale
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Sales define the true meaning of ‘one man’s trash is
another man’s come up.’ However, it is hard to find the items to repurpose or
resell if you do not venture into garage sales and yard sales where you can
find some truly exciting gems that you can transform to statement pieces either
for your house or to resell at a handsome profit. Since garage sales are often due to the
owner’s need to get rid of clutter and make money in the process, most things
are often dirt cheap so therefore carry your money in small denominations. Here are
ideas on great repurposing items you can find at a garage sale:
Wooden
Furniture
Cabinets, dining furniture, chests, bookcases and
coffee tables are great buys that can be repurposed into a variety of furniture
for your house, for example, turning a coffee table or chest of drawers into a
bench, window seat or dressing table. You can also use crates, tables and
boards to make a DIY bookcase that not only transforms your home but also,
stores the books properly. However, avoid upholstered furniture as this can
carry bedbugs and cost you money and stress afterwards.
Electronics
The main reason for buying electronic equipment that
is not old is to resell especially if their brand is high. However, you can
also buy electronics for repurposing by using the components to build other
projects and repair the broken electronic equipment you have for less.
Old
Windows
Buy charming old windows to use them as room dividers,
flower boxes, to transform into a table or by making a message board among
other numerous uses.
Décor
Items
Buying fabrics, great picture frames, bowls,
candle holders, table runners and other home décor items will help you turn your
home into a warm stylish place decorated for very little money. Table runners
make for great weaving projects. You can also repurpose fabrics and paints as
well as transforming decorative items through a little creativity.
Linens
You can find great lines at a garage sale which you can
then use to make chair covers, valances or pillows that you can decorate or
embroider as you wish.
CDs
Buying a bunch of CDs at a small price is a great idea
as you can use them to decorate a door or repurpose them for use as coasters,
wind chimes, or make a bird bath among other creative ideas.
Boxes
Great sturdy boxes or pots are great foresight as you
can turn the boxes into a striking storage container or stool and also, use
them as plant displays. Pots can also make great planters which you can then arrange
in an eye-catching manner.
Mason
Jars
You can buy a number of mason jars cheaply and
repurpose them for use as craft and bathroom storage or even use them, with a
little creativity, as chandeliers.
So on your next trip to a garage sale, keep this list of eight items and take them home to repurpose and decorate on a budget.
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