Eleven Ways To Reuse Old Devices
Unfortunately, old devices get damaged. Some people even speak of ‘planned obsolescence’, something the manufacturers do on purpose to make a device ‘death’ after a certain time. Today we will share several ways to reuse your old devices.
Most people have many appliances in their home, including:
- computers
- washing machines
- dishwashers
- televisions
When they are old, with a little ingenuity and some tools they can be transformed into beautiful and original objects.
When one appliance breaks, you probably just replace it with another and take it to the nearest recycling center. However, there are also some very original, fun and fantastic ideas to renew your home by transforming your old and broken appliances!
Ideas to reuse your old appliances
Below we share some great ideas that will inspire you the next time you need to replace a broken device. It doesn’t matter if it’s a fridge or television, because you can transform anything.
- Turn an old television into a fishbowl. We are of course talking about those very old and large TVs.
- You can also use an old computer screen to make a fishbowl. To do this, you need to seal the inside so that the water doesn’t leak through.
- You can convert your washing drum into a lamp. To do this you need to disassemble, clean and paint it. You will love the finished product! You can also make a floor lamp or pendant lamp with it.
- Turn a small refrigerator into a side table. You can use it to store plates, glasses, bottles or napkins. Although the refrigerator is of course no longer working, it is perfect for storing things. You can paint the outside with chalk paint to give your home an original touch.
- Turn your old computer screen into a little house for your pet.
- Reuse your old dishwasher racks to store books, video tapes or CDs. Since they have wheels, they can be moved easily.
- You can also use the crockery drawers for pens and all kinds of school supplies.
- If you’re good at odd jobs, you can convert the entire dishwasher into an armchair.
- Use your fridge as shelves to store all your books.
- Fit hard glass over an old television to create a side table.
- You can turn an old toaster into a decorative item by adding tiles and beads.
The importance of recycling
The truth is that few people know what to do with their broken devices. They usually don’t want to have them repaired because in a sense it’s a better investment to buy a new device in. In this case , we want to tell you where to take the old, broken or damaged devices that you don’t want to recycle.
What to do with broken devices?
People usually wonder what to do with a broken device. Most people will know that you ca n’t just put them on the curb. You cannot dispose of appliances in the nearest container, as this is a form of pollution.
In general, companies that sell devices also provide broken and old devices that you no longer want. So returning them to these stores is one way to get rid of your old devices. You can also donate your old devices to people who need or sell them.
When an appliance is damaged beyond repair, you should look for the nearest recycling center or recycling center for these large and heavy appliances. If you don’t know where the nearest one is, just ask at your local council office.
Finally, you can also call on services such as second-hand shops that collect these devices directly at your door. To do this, you need to know what days these services are in your area. This is one of the best ways to recycle large appliances.
Don’t forget: reduce, reuse and recycle
As you may have seen, you can make many things with your old appliances: from shelving and an aquarium to a side table. It is important to note that this handicraft is not easy and requires a lot of patience and tools.
However, if you like to recycle and have enough space to work with old appliances, don’t hesitate to try making useful items with them. You can undoubtedly think of many more things to reuse your old appliances. Let your imagination run wild!
