License plates may be used for a variety of items, some cosmetic and many others equally cosmetic and functional.

Raise the (Shoe) Bar To maintain your bracelets and bracelets nice and clean, look no further than the garage. You would be surprised at how well a vintage rake head keeps necklaces untangled and hanging superbly on the wall. Kevi Zupancic detached the manage and simply nailed the rake head into the wall to make a unique and rustic jewelry holder -- for free!

Rustic Jewelry Display These days, ice-cube trays are not only for freezing water. They create superb drawer organizers for housing miniature odds and ends, and, interestingly enough, they are perfect meals separators for picky little ones. Jennifer Bishop decided to incorporate this colorful and creative idea at toddler birthday parties at which all of the children office walls with doors . not or picky, would be content with the variety of food choices in front of them. Plus, the trays are stackable, making a cute and colorful announcement on the meals buffet.

Ice-Cube Tray Munchies Do not throw an old plastic bin just when it starts to show some wear and tear. Instead, cover it using durable jute rope and include metal casters to create your very own portable toy box. It's never been simpler or more enjoyable for children to clean up after themselves! Get the complete instructions>>

Mobile and Mess-Free Storage As infants transition to toddler beds, the cribs inevitably make their way to the attic or garage to simply take space up and collect dust. Nikki McBride notion of a new use for her kid's crib railing that would be practical, space-saving and fashionable, also: a clean-looking vertical magazine rack. Not only can she use the railing for magazines, but also for quilts, towels and wet laundry. It has become an instant organizing accessory in her household, but if it ever needs to convert rear into a crib railing, it could in a snap.

New Home for Magazines Should you just happen to have any classic (new works fine, too!) Tea and coffee tins around, look at repurposing them into cute magnetic planters for new herbs. It is possible to attach them into the refrigerator, save counter space, and always have fresh herbs to cook! Get the full instructions>>

Tea Tin Herb Garden Holly Marsh set out to overcome the entryway clutter issue by turning a common household item into a smart organizational system. She found this classic shutter at a local thrift store and wrapped it up alongside the rear door where everybody comes and goes. Afterward, she placed S hooks and clothespins on the wooden slats to maintain everyone's keys and outgoing mail, invitations and other significant memos. A classic wooden box below keeps often-worn shoes included, also. Currently there's no excuse for lost keys, lost invitations or misplaced bills.

Entryway Shutter Catchall We can not have a lot of ideas in regards to displaying and organizing jewellery. If you're not short on storage space, book a vanity or dresser drawer only for holding bracelets, necklaces and rings. Designer Lynda Quintero-Davids wished to add as much function and style to her customer's dressing table, so she incorporated classic china teacups and soup dishes to one of those lined drawers. Each dish serves as a perfect way to separate tiny pieces such as earrings, rings and brooches.

Teacup Organizers Pallets are an upcycling gold mine. Put a new twist on a simple wooden pallet by turning it into a rustic outside wine rack that can hold at 25 bottles of wine and stemware, too. Get the complete instructions>>

Shipping Pallet Wine Rack When laundry time comes around, do you end up hanging damp clothes all over the house? We believed so. Rebecca Kuenzi needed somewhere to hang-dry her clothing without taking over her little laundry room. She instantly discovered the perfect use for an old wooden ladder she had desired to put to use. She cut the ladder in half, painted it turquoise and screwed four hooks to the very best. She then added chain links and wrapped it straight from the ceiling. To hang her clothes out of the ladder, she included several shower curtain hooks to each rail. Now clothes can be wrapped with ease and also the drying rack can remain out of the way when not in use.

Ladder Drying Rack Attention home decorators: If you have been wondering what to do with your old paint cans, we have a solution which not only adds vertical storage into your walls, but adds a bit of bare industrial allure, also. In her home, Kirsten Grove repurposed paint cans into wall-mounted mudroom cubbies to assist corral clutter. They make excellent storage containers for hats, scarves, gloves and other winter equipment. Or you can use them to maintain keys and some other easy-to-lose accessories. Tip: in case you don't have empty paint cans, then get the same appearance by employing metal buckets.

Paint Could Coat Hooks Designer Holly Mathis needed a handy storage solution because of her son's favourite toys, so that she included casters to vintage soda crates and flipped them into under-the-bed organizers. The small sectioned compartments are best for storing Legos and other tiny bits, and the casters make cleaning up a breeze -- just put everything in its spot and roll the crates under the bed.

Revamp Soda Crates If you are not certain what to do with those very small nooks around your house or apartment, then we've got a remedy to guarantee they get used to their entire potential. By employing a tension rod from an old window treatment and some simple shower curtain rings, you can turn those once "dead" spaces into prime real estate for storing purses, kitchen utensils, accessories and more. Photo courtesy of Brit Morin

Rings to the Rescue A fun and affordable way to exhibit 8x10 photographs, drawings as well as other crafts in kids' rooms is to use clipboards. They are simple to hang, the graphics could be quickly changed outside if necessary and they include a playful, unexpected touch to empty wall area. Photo courtesy of Ashley Ann Photography

Intelligent Insights Attractive veggie and fruit tin cans make pretty containers for kitchen utensils. Choose cans which pull in hues from your own kitchen or put in a sudden dose of colour, like those sweet pineapple tins. For a clever space-saving solution, attach them to a wooden cutting board and hang on the wall. It will free up your counter space and maintain your spatula and whisk close at hand when cooking. Photo courtesy of Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil

Modern Canning Virtually anything can serve as storage with a little creative idea, and designers Amie and Jolie Sikes, called the Junk Gypsies, proved that by turning an old yellow pot in an attractive toy "box." The lid conceals the slew of toys, although the handle makes it effortless to bag and proceed around. Bonus: It's cute enough to keep from the living room, we think!

Let 'Em Simmer Kitchen supplies have often made their way into the house office, like cookie tins for cable storage and cans to hold pens and pencils. However, Brenda Pruitt actually thought outside the box when she'd used a plastic dish drainer as a home office emptiness. The cutlery holder is perfect for home pencils and markers, as the file folders remain straight and upright thanks to dish-drying slots. Photo courtesy of Brenda Pruitt

Dish Drainer File System If you have vintage lunchboxes lying around, then put them to use by giving them a purpose outside collecting dust. These smart containers are portable solutions for storing and organizing all kinds of household items, and their playful exteriors can deliver an anticipated splash of color to any space. Fill them with electronic devices, instruction manuals and other home office equipment, and integrate them onto your bookshelves to get a classic vintage look. Photo courtesy of Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil

Functional Collectables Kids like to display their good grades and artwork, while it's on the fridge or in their own bedroom for everyday motivation. Give them a place that's really their own to showcase their joyful markers by revamping a yardstick into a children' clip-art rail. Just add vibrant extra-large clothespins to some yardstick and attach. Each pin will be easy for small hands to clip up their favorite drawings, awards and photos. Photo courtesy of Ana White

By the Yard Housing little items -- like paper clips, rubber bands and thumbtacks -- in the kitchen can be a nuisance. That is where recycled tuna cans be convenient. Nestled side by side, these short containers serve as the ideal separators for small accessories and junk drawer knickknacks. With this process, it is going to be virtually impossible for the drawer to slip back into its state of disarray. Photo courtesy of Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil

Junk Drawer in Order If you despise pitching tin cans, this endeavor is a great way to generate use of your own recyclables and create kitchen storage from the process. Here is the way: Use a drill bit to make a hole just under the rim onto the rear of every can. Coat each can with spray paint. Then, embellish with washi tape, tags or stickers. Hang each tin can out of an S-hook onto a towel bar. Fill with utensils, kitchen or herbs tools. Learn more ways to upcycle tin cans here.

Recycled Utensil Storage Containers Whenever your pot rack just does not seem to match the kitchen, take it outside. Blogger Erin Lepperd revamped a hanging pot stand in her outdoor space by organizing potted plants, succulents and tea lights within Mason jars. Suspended within her table, the new "chandelier" is lively, natural and perfect for alfresco entertaining.

Pot Rack for Planters Before you know it, you have three muffin pans, two loaf pans and much more molds than you can count. Recycle them on your house by using the convenient compartments as organizers for tiny scrapbooking and craft supplies that desperately need a house. Designers Amie and Jolie Sikes, called the Junk Gypsies, gave this French cookie tin a fresh life outside the kitchen by using the sections to hold beads, buttons, shells and other easy-to-lose craft accessories. The tin is even attractive enough to stand out in the open.

Clean Out Your Kitchen Don't squander those empty crates of vino: Give them a brand-new goal by turning them to jewelry display boxes that will showcase your magnificent collection and keep it organized, too. Get the complete instructions>>

Wine Crate Jewelry Display When it came to corralling art supplies, HGTV Green Home 2012 designer Linda Woodrum turned into antique French canning jars. They maintain the paintbrushes and mark organized, while pulling into a welcoming farmhouse style to the airy and open craft room.

A Simple Solution License plates may be used for a variety of items, some cosmetic and many others equally cosmetic and functional. In this outdoor living area, designer Brian Patrick Flynn used several classic license plates, small metal chains and S hooks to make a colorful and diverse room divider.

License Plate Room Divider You may not necessarily have an electrical spool lying round the house, but it is easy to find them, and they're oftentimes free in many home improvement stores. Wooden spools are excellent for keeping the garden hose tidy outside; they can be cushioned and repurposed into an ottoman, or they can be become a flea-style craft storage desk similar to this.

New Life for Wooden Spools When you are in a small-space scenario, dual-purpose items are essential. Instead of using vases around the apartment, homeowners Briana and Buzz pulled in serving pitchers to hold floral arrangements. This conserves on kitchen space and retains blooms displayed in a fresh way. Photo courtesy of Brian Patrick Flynn

Pitcher-Turned-Vase Just like canning jars, Mason jars and galvanized buckets, a classic trophy may also serve as a pretty container for whatever from home office supplies to small flower structures. Designer Genevieve Gorder set a romantic vignette with classic and antique furnishings, using the decoration as the focal point with older metal scissors plus a fold-up ruler.

First-Place Storage Take the drawers from a miniature dresser and then mount them onto the wall to make a unique shelving solution for virtually any room in the house. They're especially helpful in the bathroom, though, where storage space is at a minimum. Designer sisters Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil indicate including a favorite picture in each drawer for embellishment and even attaching looped pieces of wire to hang jewelry. They're thrifty and space-saving! Photo courtesy of Kitty and Jennifer O'Neil