73 things you should never throw out (and how to reuse them)

There are countless ways to repurpose PVC piping.

Keep your drill(s) and accessories organised and close at hand to make your DIY projects run smoothly.

There’s a top shelf for accessories, a wider lower shelf for larger items such as battery packs, and the clever use of 3-inch PVC piping makes hanging holsters for different drill attachments.

The instructions for this drill dock include advice on how to customise the dock to fit your drill and you can even add a power strip to the bottom shelf to keep everything charged and ready to go.

In addition to basic tools, you’ll need a circular saw, a jigsaw and a clamp to complete this project successfully.

Repurpose an old window and attach a board to the bottom to create a one-of-a-kind display shelf.

This project cost about $30 for the materials and took less than two hours.

Those plastic bags are already overflowing at home and you might use them as a trash bag in the bathroom but there are a number of uses for them you haven’t considered – like this handbag made from plastic grocery bags.

The blogger from circularthreadz says she turns heads when she heads to the store with this handbag made with plastic grocery bags.

It took her about nine hours and around 500 plastic bags to make this reusable handbag.

Don’t go crazy collecting cardboard boxes because they can be big pieces of clutter but keep some around for projects.

This innovative, flexible shoe rack uses repurposed cardboard boxes that have been cut, folded and held into triangle shapes with colourful tape.

Attach as many as you need for a fun and stylish shoe storage solution.

Don’t toss that old basket just because one piece has come undone.

Instead, try using some fun fabric to turn it into a footstool with storage space for lap crafts or magazines.

Grab your favourite paint colour and give those old farmhouse chairs a new purpose.

These two broken dining chairs were transformed into pretty planters.

The maker of this kitchen table recycled what they originally labelled as a “useless” section of their old kitchen cabinets.

They spent less than $100 on the remodel.

Where space is at a premium, a repurposed dresser makes an ideal kitchen island.

And as there is virtually no construction involved, it is one of many ways to give your kitchen a quick facelift.

Look for dressers with deep drawers and interesting detail to make this work in your space.

Purchasing cotton rags for painting, cleaning or dusting projects can get expensive.

Make your own rags for free using old T-shirts and other unused garments.

A few minutes with a pair of scissors or utility knife set up like this is all it takes to convert unwanted clothing into useful rags.

Salvaging used or leftover building materials is a great way to save a few dollars.

Visit a nearby construction site and speak to the project supervisor.

Often, they will allow you to dumpster dive for discarded materials.

Not only is this good for your wallet, but also the environment by keeping it out of the landfill.

In addition, used materials often have a unique patina, which could add extra appeal to your project.