Top 10 ways to save money in a recession: #10
Start re-using your stuff
It's the kind of stuff that your grandparents' used to talk about in hard times:
-Stretching supposedly disposable, used items further than most consumer companies want you to;
-Using your mind, hands, and putting in a little elbow grease to solve problems without needing to jump in the car and spend some cash.
Some examples
- Spaghetti jars - small planters for around the home.
- Old t-shirts - rags for cleaning up around the house; sew a couple of your favorites into a pillow
- Toothbrushes - bathroom scrubbers; clothing stain scrubbers.
- CD's - one-of-a-kind drink coasters (paint, cover with paper, etc).
Re-purposing isn't all about balled-up tinfoil and masking tape, of course. Many re-purposing anecdotes show that a little thought and some creative tinkering usually pays off with a one-of-a-kind solution to a household need.
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