Cones, brushes, bushings and 20 more things that are better not to throw away
Sometimes even the most useless things can be put to good use! Therefore, if you have these unnecessary things lying around at home, be sure to read our material before throwing them away. You will be surprised, but even old socks and worn-out light bulbs can be given a new life if you really want to.
It would seem, what is the use of the old and already non-working equipment? However, do not rush to throw it away, because damaged household appliances can easily be sold for spare parts. On ad sites, you can find a lot of offers for the purchase of spare parts and parts from household appliances. You no longer need them, but someone will come in handy. You will receive, albeit a small, but still monetary reward.
Old coins can actually be worth a fortune! Therefore, before getting rid of unnecessary trifles, make sure that some collector will not be interested in it. Well, if you have tools and skill, then very beautiful jewelry can be cut out of coins.
“Well, I definitely don’t need socks without a pair!”, You might think. However, even in this form, this item of clothing can still be useful to you. The sock is very convenient to use instead of a cloth - just put it on your hand. In this way, you can reach even the most difficult to reach places, for example, wipe the blinds.
Old toothbrushes are also useful in everyday life. With their help, you can thoroughly clean all the nooks and crannies, wash shoes, wipe off plaque and much more.
If you buy eggs in cardboard trays, don't rush to throw them away. Firstly, they can be refilled with eggs - this is a great savings + care for the environment, as this way you leave less garbage behind. Secondly, such cardboard trays can also be sold on the Internet. Usually they are bought by farmers to package finished products. And although they don’t pay much for them, it’s still an additional bonus to the budget.
There are many ways to use old clothes. The simplest of them is to give it a new life: give it to someone, alter it, use it in the interior, in extreme cases, put it on rags for the household. And if you have vintage clothes from yesteryear, it is quite possible that fashionistas or collectors will want to buy them.
It seems that these small jars are unlikely to be useful for something. However, they are very convenient to store small items or seasonings in the kitchen. So you do not have to buy special containers, and they will look much more aesthetically pleasing than in store packaging.
Sauce bottles can be used as an analogue of a pastry bag. Just cut off the bottom and pour the batter/cream inside. So it will be convenient to distribute it on the surface in the amount you need.
In the case of old children's toys, the same recommendations apply as with clothing. Review them: perhaps you can sell some toys, give some to charity. Collectors will be happy to buy rare models of cars, as well as toys. Earlier, we already talked about how you can really get rich on the "trash" of that era. Toys are also included in this list.
Let's be honest, few people use ice cube trays, and if they do, it is extremely rare. However, they can find other uses. In such molds it is convenient to store various household trifles, for example, buttons, carnations, screws and so on. This will save on the purchase of an organizer and help you optimize drawer space.
“Well, what are bushings for?!”, you might think. Actually, there are several answers. Firstly, you can also make a convenient organizer out of the bushings. Simply glue them together. Secondly, they are great for creating various crafts. And, the most amazing thing, bushings can even be sold! There are people who buy them for creative purposes. And even though the bushings cost a little, it's still nice.
An empty box is a great organizer. You can store anything in it, from nails, bolts and screws, ending with underwear. And if you don't like the look of the box, just decorate it to your liking with colored paper, glitter, stickers, or even a piece of wallpaper.
It would seem, well, what can be the use of an old, burned out light bulb! But even they creative minds found a use. Such light bulbs can be a great design item - you just need to connect a little imagination. And they can also be used instead of vases for small bouquets. Such "pots" look very stylish in the interior.
Do not rush to throw away old shoes, you may still need them. For example, from unnecessary rubber boots, you can make hanging flowerpots for the dacha, and from shoes - a hanger in the hallway.
Empty bottles can serve not only as a container for something, but also as a piece of furniture. It is enough to decorate them at your discretion with the help of special paint, twine, ribbons and other decorative elements. Here are 22 ideas on how to turn an empty bottle into a practical piece of art.
Tin cans, for example, from canned food, will be useful for the same purposes. They can also be used for baking. Not for nothing, after all, our grandmothers baked Easter cakes in such jars. Here are 40+ ways to turn empty jars into something useful.
If there is a forest near your house, do not be lazy to walk and collect some bumps. You can make a lot of crafts out of them for the New Year, and if you don’t want to do it yourself, sell the cones to people who do it.
Quite often, well-known brands hold promotions and give away free samples of cosmetics to potential customers. Someone uses them, someone just throws them away, and someone acts much smarter and sells them! Yes, yes, probes and testers can be easily sold, because not everyone wants to immediately buy a large amount of products, and it is not always possible to purchase a sample in an official store.
Various cables, wires and phone chargers can also be sold. They are bought by people who repair electronics.
And even seemingly unnecessary instructions can come in handy. Surprisingly, they are also bought! Basically, collectors or people who have a certain device, but do not understand how to use it.
Plastic milk canisters are convenient to use as a container for paint during repairs. Simply cut off the top of the package. By the way, it also has a use. For example, it can be used as a "shovel" for bulk products.
I bet you have at least one yard or playground in your area where old tires are used. You can jump on them, use them as a pot for flowers and trees, or make various decorations out of them.
If you have small scraps of fabric lying around at home, you can make a stylish bedspread out of them or some kind of original craft. And such flaps can be sold to needlewomen who will find a use for them. Of course, they won’t cost much, but it’s better than just throwing them in the trash.