"Upcycling"

So apparently there's a new term out there ... upcycling ... which is really just the repurposing of old items rather than tossing them into the garbage.  

I do so love it when one does not have to add more crap into the already overfilled landfills of the nation (globe).

At any rate ... here are two upcycling ideas I kinda love - in the right places.  :o)

'Upcycle' an old ladder into a niffty bookshelf!

'Upcycle' some old brackets and books into some trendy new shelves.

I'm certain that there are other 'cool' things out there one can 'upcycle' ... I'll keep my eyes out for really great ones to add on here.