Easy Tips on Turning Roadside Trash into Treasure

Far too much stuff is thrown away nowadays and takes up valuable space in landfill, so it makes sense to recycle what you can.
So before you cast off those items because they’re looking a bit worse for wear, think again, as they can easily be given a new lease of life.
It’ll save you money, too, because you won’t have to replace them.
Need a new picnic hamper? Then get down that old wicker basket that’s been gathering dust on the top of the kitchen cupboards and do it up.
Want a chair for the balcony? Dig out the tired-looking one that’s been lying around in the garage forever.
Or consider checking out garage sales, markets, council clean-ups and op-shops for easy-to-revamp items.
This basket and folding chair were roadside finds. All it took to upcycle them was a quick wash and spray.
We used Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover Paint + Primer in Key Lime for the basket and Lagoon for the chair.
TIP When you’re spraying, work in a well-ventilated area or outside on a still day and put down drop sheets.
