UpCycleIt

Another simple idea using paper towel tubes, use them to store extension cords.

Link-via unclutterer

I bought a wallet made from Tyvek about 2 years ago and it’s held up pretty well but is now starting to fall apart, so maybe I’ll make myself one of these guys.

Demokr from Instructables has a nice write up of how to make these from either paper or vinyl. I have scrap paper all over the place but I think that will just be a mess, and I don’t think vinyl is that readily available to the average person ( that is without buying it, big no no). Instead you could use some of those plastic bags you have laying around, bind them together and make it out of that.

Link-via Instructables

Picked up a copy of The Family Handyman issue “228 Storage Tips & Easy Projects” and I was pleasantly surprised to find all kinds of projects using commonly thrown away things. Some of the things they found use for:

• PVC piping odds and ends
• Old paint buckets
• Altoid tins
• Bulk CD cases
• Coffee cans
• Egg cartons
• Variously shaped food containers

Tried to find a link to a site that sells this exact issue online, but no dice, and don’t even bother with their website, it seems to be mostly useless. The issue should be displayed until 04/08/2008 so search your local hardware stores.

Anyone else know of any good books/magazines that embrace the philosophy of upcycling?