24 Completely Genius Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
These are some of the most impressive transformations I've ever seen.
These are some of the most impressive transformations I've ever seen.
One might assume that this kitchen accessory's slats are only fit for slim blades, but a clever blogger had another idea.
One might assume that this kitchen accessory's slats are only fit for slim blades, but a clever blogger had another idea.
With the help of a drill (and some bold paint), this knife block gets a second life as a kid-friendly art station.
With the help of a drill (and some bold paint), this knife block gets a second life as a kid-friendly art station.
Unassuming apple boxes are a great blank slate for some DIY-ing.
Unassuming apple boxes are a great blank slate for some DIY-ing.
Embrace the ever-present pile in your entryway by creating candy-colored cubbies for everyone's sneakers and boots. The hanging bins are too fun not to use, and make stowing shoes nearly as easy as kicking them into a corner.
Embrace the ever-present pile in your entryway by creating candy-colored cubbies for everyone's sneakers and boots. The hanging bins are too fun not to use, and make stowing shoes nearly as easy as kicking them into a corner.
Don't recycle that can just yet — it has a lot more aesthetic potential than you realize.
Don't recycle that can just yet — it has a lot more aesthetic potential than you realize.
Some cutting, shaping, and painting turned the empty beverage can into the petals and stems of these pretty framed florals.
Some cutting, shaping, and painting turned the empty beverage can into the petals and stems of these pretty framed florals.
A vacuum hose past its prime has excellent crafting potential, thanks to its flexibility and length.
A vacuum hose past its prime has excellent crafting potential, thanks to its flexibility and length.
The cleaning tool looks much prettier covered in shades of glossy painted pinecones, hanging from this crafter's seasonal front door.
The cleaning tool looks much prettier covered in shades of glossy painted pinecones, hanging from this crafter's seasonal front door.
A broom's straw-like texture and neutral coloring make it a great decorative element for a rustic-themed room.
A broom's straw-like texture and neutral coloring make it a great decorative element for a rustic-themed room.
This pencil holder is more homey and helpful than the uninspired, angular cups you'd find at an office supply store.
This pencil holder is more homey and helpful than the uninspired, angular cups you'd find at an office supply store.
This lucky antique store find would be a beautiful focal point in a bedroom, but the owner had another cool idea.
This lucky antique store find would be a beautiful focal point in a bedroom, but the owner had another cool idea.
Turned on its side, the elegant piece find becomes an eye-catching space to display blankets and throws.
Turned on its side, the elegant piece find becomes an eye-catching space to display blankets and throws.
Some digging at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore revealed a lovely piece of wood yearning for new home.
Some digging at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore revealed a lovely piece of wood yearning for new home.
The finished product adds an element of warmth and relaxation to a soaker tub. And a handy notch means you don't even have to hold your wine glass.
The finished product adds an element of warmth and relaxation to a soaker tub. And a handy notch means you don't even have to hold your wine glass.
Paired with skewers, this kitchen object is totally perfect for the craft room.
Paired with skewers, this kitchen object is totally perfect for the craft room.
Your most-used threads are always within reach standing at attention in this DIY organizer. And a coat of bright paint adds a pop of creativity to your space.
Your most-used threads are always within reach standing at attention in this DIY organizer. And a coat of bright paint adds a pop of creativity to your space.
Yes, even this piece of rubber can find a place in your home that's not the garage.
Yes, even this piece of rubber can find a place in your home that's not the garage.
You've probably seen hanging tire planters, but this DIY morphs their utiliarian structure into something truly unrecognizeable.
You've probably seen hanging tire planters, but this DIY morphs their utiliarian structure into something truly unrecognizeable.
After years of birthdays, your cake pans won't be as pristine as this one. But that's no reason to toss them.
After years of birthdays, your cake pans won't be as pristine as this one. But that's no reason to toss them.
Before you ditch bakeware that's seen better days, consider creating a vintage-style display like this one.
Before you ditch bakeware that's seen better days, consider creating a vintage-style display like this one.
You might be ready for new furniture, but don't drag your hulking wall unit to the curb quite yet.
You might be ready for new furniture, but don't drag your hulking wall unit to the curb quite yet.
Instead, create a faux cooking space for your kids. This one's much more special than anything you'd find at a store — and you can even treat them to a stainless steel fridge!
Instead, create a faux cooking space for your kids. This one's much more special than anything you'd find at a store — and you can even treat them to a stainless steel fridge!
This blogger proves that deconstructing a thrifted piece is often the best thing you can do.
This blogger proves that deconstructing a thrifted piece is often the best thing you can do.
One of the dresser drawers turned into extra storage that can hold pillows, books, or even kids' toys at the foot of a bed. The other half became a chic console table.
One of the dresser drawers turned into extra storage that can hold pillows, books, or even kids' toys at the foot of a bed. The other half became a chic console table.
This tiny item has cute scrolly lines but man-cave appeal.
This tiny item has cute scrolly lines but man-cave appeal.
Dressed up in pastel hues and girlie prints, notches meant to hold fishing gear are also perfect for hanging sunglasses next to your vanity.
Dressed up in pastel hues and girlie prints, notches meant to hold fishing gear are also perfect for hanging sunglasses next to your vanity.
Is your kitchen island seating (literally) on its last leg?
Is your kitchen island seating (literally) on its last leg?
Flip the stool upside-down to stash a supply of wrapping paper, and hang any extra tools on the legs' cross bars.
Flip the stool upside-down to stash a supply of wrapping paper, and hang any extra tools on the legs' cross bars.
Don't ditch your date light fixtures – they have more potential than you think.
Don't ditch your date light fixtures – they have more potential than you think.
Pretty shades of paint transform the pieces into bright planters, which you can hang from the ceiling or place on a table.
Pretty shades of paint transform the pieces into bright planters, which you can hang from the ceiling or place on a table.
Adding molding to your living room? Stop yourself before you throw away the scraps.
Adding molding to your living room? Stop yourself before you throw away the scraps.
Combined, the once useless pieces can now hold all your pesky, extra utensils.
Combined, the once useless pieces can now hold all your pesky, extra utensils.
Even children of the '90s will remember this retro TV stand. Today's flat-screens don't really require such a bulky piece.
Even children of the '90s will remember this retro TV stand. Today's flat-screens don't really require such a bulky piece.
Give your little pup some privacy with a cozy dog fortress — err, bed — instead. Make it complete with a set of curtains and pillow to match.
Give your little pup some privacy with a cozy dog fortress — err, bed — instead. Make it complete with a set of curtains and pillow to match.
A wooden CD rack can still come in handy — even if you haven't cracked open a jewel box since the iPod came out.
A wooden CD rack can still come in handy — even if you haven't cracked open a jewel box since the iPod came out.
Disguise the electronics holder with some pebble-colored spray paint, turning it into some new patio décor.
Disguise the electronics holder with some pebble-colored spray paint, turning it into some new patio décor.
We're guessing you don't use this decorative piece as much as you thought you would.
We're guessing you don't use this decorative piece as much as you thought you would.
This blogger reimagined the candle accessory as a place to store all her cotton balls, gluing a handle onto the lid for easy access.
This blogger reimagined the candle accessory as a place to store all her cotton balls, gluing a handle onto the lid for easy access.
Tin cans may seem like burden when they're scattered around your garage's floor.
Tin cans may seem like burden when they're scattered around your garage's floor.
Clock hands and a rustic finish turn a can into a cute accessory for your nightstand.
Clock hands and a rustic finish turn a can into a cute accessory for your nightstand.
Get the tutorial at My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies.
Get the tutorial at My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies.
Instead of selling the old CD collection at your next garage sale, hang onto a few that aren't too scratched up.
Instead of selling the old CD collection at your next garage sale, hang onto a few that aren't too scratched up.
Breaking them up into small pieces of various shapes, this blogger glued her shattered CDs onto a weathered birdbath for her yard, giving it a much shinier makeover.
Breaking them up into small pieces of various shapes, this blogger glued her shattered CDs onto a weathered birdbath for her yard, giving it a much shinier makeover.
Dual-level tables aren't exactly en vogue these days, but we can dream up another use for this old piece.
Dual-level tables aren't exactly en vogue these days, but we can dream up another use for this old piece.
Kids will squeal with joy at their newly organized LEGO set (OK, maybe on the inside). This one looks extra fresh with a new coat of red paint and a perfectly sized basket to stash all the extra pieces.
Kids will squeal with joy at their newly organized LEGO set (OK, maybe on the inside). This one looks extra fresh with a new coat of red paint and a perfectly sized basket to stash all the extra pieces.
This worn end table once looked great in a living room — but alas, it's seen better days.
This worn end table once looked great in a living room — but alas, it's seen better days.
Foam offers the cushion for this DIY, hidden by some pretty fabric and trim.
Foam offers the cushion for this DIY, hidden by some pretty fabric and trim.
Your bed's old frame might not look its absolute best — but its sturdy framework is promising.
Your bed's old frame might not look its absolute best — but its sturdy framework is promising.
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