People everywhere are talking about their ability to repurpose items. There are some who say that virtually any item can be repurposed and given new life. You may think that it is something only true handymen are able to do, but this could not be further from the truth. Repurposing household items is a green alternative that is easier than you may think.
Why Repurpose?
We have all seen a table or an old couch that we liked the overall style of. Maybe we even tried to figure out where we would use it in our home or maybe we decided to take it home. There are also times when we buy something new that is exactly our style, but it eventually gets worn out looking. Then we may get rid of it because it doesn’t look great anymore. You have to decide whether you send it to the county landfill or let someone else have it?
One of the main reasons that landfills are overflowing is large furniture items that are unloved by their owners. The things that you are finished with could be repurposed by you or someone else. That old table could get new life breathed into it, which could help us save our landfills for other things and reduce how many trees will be cut down by people needing to build more furniture. All it takes is a little creativity.
Repurposing Items You Love
Instead of venturing out to the nearest furniture store when you want new furnishings, why not visit a thrift store? Yes, items that you will find there have been well loved already, but they still have a lot of life in them. An old dresser could become a shelving unit if you simply remove the drawers and give it a little paint. Old dining room chairs can become a bench if you set them side by side and cut out plywood to cover the seat areas. You can add the padding if you want to as a way to increase comfort. You can turn old end tables into tables for your child’s Legos or turn a desk into something beautiful. Every piece of furniture that you see can be given a new look and many people have used bar top epoxy to make their new masterpiece even better.
Spend Less and Enjoy it More
Another bonus to saving landfills and trees is that you will spend so much less on all the furniture that your home could use. On average, a piece of furniture that has become outdated can be purchased for only a few dollars, whereas a newer piece could cost hundreds. You save money while getting a piece of furniture that is truly beautiful for your home. No one else you know will be able to go out and purchase that same item. It is also fun to take that at one time useful dresser and turn it into something unexpected. It could be an island for your kitchen or a desk for your child. Your imagination is your only guide and there are no rules.