Attention, Hoarders! New Uses For Old Knickknacks

Are you a sucker for shoving things in your attic or basement, rather than tossing them in the trash? Is your partner constantly asking you what you will possibly do with the 153 wine corks you've saved over the past six (er... 12?) months or the old road atlas you've had lying in your trunk since the '80s? Whether it's old clothes, used kitchenware, or empty packaging, we have projects that'll breathe new life into old things — and might even spruce up your home's style (or your own!) in the process. Click through the slideshow to get inspired. — Jenn Gimbel

 

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