Are you wondering what you should do with a bunch of books that you no longer want or need? There are tons of ways that you can reuse or repurpose your old books rather than just throwing them away.
Keep reading for some ideas on how you can sell, donate, or create crafts and decor with your old collection of books. Make the most out of your old books with these awesome ideas.
Make Some Cash
If you’re a college student, you’ve likely spent tons of money on books that you needed for classes and that you’ll never need to open again. If this is the case, it’s a good idea to try selling your books using online platforms, or try trading them to save money on new books.
Additionally, if you’ve been handed down a large book collection that you cannot care for or store, you can get cash for your books and collections. You may even consider having a garage sale to sell your own books. Look into the value of your books to see what option would be best for you.
Repurpose Your Old Books
There are tons of useful things you can do with your books to repurpose them.
For example, you can create a bin for personal items, such as your social security card or passport using old books. You can do so by covering a book with old book spines and setting it on a shelf so that it appears to be a shelf full of books. This is a great way to conceal your important items or information that is much less assuming than the typical hiding places like under the bed or in a sock drawer.
Another great repurposing idea for old books is to make them into picture frames. You can do so by cutting the cover of a book with a utility knife, slipping a photo into a plastic protector sleeve, and taping it to the inside of the book cover. This is a great idea for those that want to repurpose the book while leaving all of the pages intact.
You may also create some indoor decor by making your old books into planters for succulents. To do so, you should first glue all the pages of the book together.
You can then cut through the cover and pages to create a space to add soil and a plant. Line the hollowed-out space with plastic to avoid leaking that can lead to developing mold in the book. Keep an eye on your plant to make sure it’s not overwatered, as this planter option will not have drainage holes.
Sell, Reuse or Repurpose Your Old Books With These Ideas
If you’re looking for useful things that you can do with your old books, keep these ideas in mind. Selling your books can help you get cash back for books you no longer need. You can also choose to reuse or repurpose your books for a DIY project that can provide for some useful decor around your house.
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