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Tips: Testing Trash for Treasures
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Before you throw something away, ask yourself:
- Is it still usable?
- Will it be better with a good cleaning?
- Does it need a repair?
- Can I fix or clean it myself?
- Can a replacement part or accessory make the whole thing better?
- Can something be removed to improve it?
- Can it substitute for something else?
- Does someone else need it more?
- Is it recyclable?
What is your best trash to treasure story?
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List by Lists for Life contributor Stephanie Mitchell.
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I purchased a set of multi-colored baskets at Pier One in 1989. At that time I used them to hold socks & underwear because I didn’t have a dresser. Since then, I’ve also used them to divide types of food in my chest freezer, serve bread at dinner parties, transport silverware at picnics, act as a recycling center, and finally fill and give away as gift baskets. My sister now has one on her desk at work that holds miscellaneous cables.
Comment by Stephanie November 19, 2008 @ 5:14 pm@Stephanie – Nice example, thanks!
Comment by Chris November 21, 2008 @ 4:13 pmMake sure to ask if you will REALISTICALLY do these things. Sure I could fix it, sure it could be cleaned, but what is the probability that I’ll actually follow through? About 0%. Hoarding gets started this way. Do the list realistically!
Comment by Ashley October 8, 2009 @ 4:33 pmI find it difficult to part with things from my past, because of sentimental attachments. So I gather up the objects and I take a digital picture. Download onto the computer and transfer to a cd rom. Now I’ll have the picture of the object, if I ever desire to bring back some memories.
Comment by Jean Benjamin November 9, 2009 @ 7:30 pm