Giving Old Things a New Life (24 Photos)

Wondering what to do with broken plates? How about repurposing old, broken furniture? Here are even more clever ways to give your discarded items a second life.







A broken kids' trampoline can be transformed into a cozy teepee





Or a hanging daybed





An old table can easily be turned into two decorative side tables



If an umbrella breaks, use its waterproof fabric to make small pouches for hardware and screws



Melt down crayon stubs and pour them into an empty pill bottle to make a brand-new crayon



Or turn it into a twist-up crayon using an old glue stick container



If you don't need new crayons, turn the melted wax into a jar candle



Or pour it into a simple bottle cap



Snapped a strap on your flip-flops? No problem—you can easily make new, even more comfortable ones



Wine glasses with broken stems can be turned into candle holders for potted plants



Broken plates can easily find a new purpose in the garden





Smaller shards make great drainage for potted flowers



Never throw away the clips from old pants hangers



Broken brooches make adorable fridge magnets



Chipped cups and plates can be repurposed into cute bird feeders and baths



An empty picture frame works great for organizing earrings



This bench was made out of two old chairs



An old rake head can be turned into a stemware rack



An old bicycle wheel has more than a few clever uses