20 New Uses for Old Things

Make everyday home items extraordinary. From old suitcases to picture frames, the pros at REAL SIMPLE will show you how.

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Kate Sears, by Lisa Smith, Sharon Tanenbaum, and Ashley Tate

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Coat Rack

Display photos and art on a coat rack over the mantel or in a hallway. Use ribbons or strings of different lengths to hang the arrangement from the pegs for an easy and creative change of scenery.

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Serving as an attractive, low-maintenance pot for succulents. Plant shallow-rooted varieties in the container with soil. The lack of drainage will keep the soil moist, so you’ll need to water even less frequently than usual.

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20 New Uses for Old Things

Make everyday home items extraordinary. From old suitcases to picture frames, the pros at REAL SIMPLE will show you how.

Coat Rack