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A good home for loved items
My husband has held onto items we don’t use for years and years because they came from his parents or uncles. They have sentimental value to him and he couldn’t bear to send them to a dump. But this site allows us to give them…
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Member for 1 year
Upcycled boring black to fabulous turquoise!
I picked up this table a while ago, took it home, and thought about how I could make it unique. I couldn't find the original picture, but the whole thing was black and a little sad. So I cleaned it up, painted it this vibrant…
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Member for 13 years
My first Car Was Given To Me On Freecycle
Many years ago when Freecycle started I was a student I just passed my driving test. I had no means of buying car a friend told me about the website and I put a post out for asking for and old car and explained that I was a…
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Member for 2 years
Upcylcing to save money
I thought I would show you what I have done with an old chest of drawers that I got from a lovely lady. I wanted to help my son organise my granddaughter's bedroom as he is a single dad and money is tight. So I came up with the…
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Member for 3 years
Lampshade to Birdbath
Picked this awesome leaded shade up from a member and repurposed into a great birdbath - the neighborhood birds love it !
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Member for 2 years
knitting and sewing for charity
I knit and sew for charity. these photos are of dollies that are used to get children/people to understand the hair loss that often comes with cancer treatment. One half of the dolly has hair and turn it upside down it has no…
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Member for 3 years
Happy feeling from donating
I had to clear out my Moms apartment after she went into long term care.It was really hard to get rid of the items that someone you love had.My Mom has always been such a giving person (She has a Masters in Social Work.).So she…
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Member for 6 years
Unexpected reunion
I posted an item on trash nothing and someone responded who wanted it. When she came to my house to collect the item, I discovered she was an old friend with whom I had completely lost contact. Thanks trash nothing for putting us back in touch.
Member for 2 years
Bringing New Life to Something Used
I was looking at installing two handrails in my front entrance to help my 89 year old mother to get up the 3 steps in my house. Thanks to TRASHNOTHING, I found some used white wooden handrails. After I cut them to the size I…
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Member for 2 years
Andiz Attic Upcycling
I have been upcycling for years - repurposing items and doing them up - here are a few of the things I have made repurposing baby clothes, furniture, fabric, cardboard boxes and old zippers. Many of the things here I acquired from freecycle or trash nothing.
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Member for 10 years
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