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Repurposed Game Board Jewelry Box

April 25, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

Repurposed Game Board Jewelry BoxIf you have an old board game with missing pieces collecting dust in your closet, here’s a really fun and creative way to repurpose them! Make a box using these instructions, perfect for jewelry, kid’s treasures, pens and pencils for your office, or even grandpa’s cigars. Macgyver Challenge: Old Board Games.

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Parissi says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I have been looking for the instructions for making a box from an old game board. I am constantly referred to your web site but cannot find them regardless of what key words I use. I have been looking now for several months. Please help!

  2. Elizabeth Parissi says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    What is meant by awaiting moderation

  3. Vikram Goyal says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Hi Elizabeth,

    Isn’t this the correct article that you are looking for?

    Awaiting moderation means that we need to approve the comment before it can be published.

  4. Amanda says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Yes, but where are the instructions?

  5. nori says

    January 5, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I HAD THE DIRECTIONS TO MAKE A KEEPSAKE BOX FROM AN OLD MONOPOLY BOARD AND CANNOT FIND THEM ANYWHERE, HELP

Have you read?

How To Hide Ugly Outdoor Hose Pipes

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Okay, let’s be real—nothing ruins a zen garden vibe faster than a neon-green hose sprawled across your patio like a drunk caterpillar. I learned this the hard way when my mother-in-law visited and politely asked, “Is your hose… part of the decor?” Cue my frantic Googling of “how to hide garden hose without looking like a weirdo.”

After testing a ridiculous number of solutions (including a failed attempt to disguise one as a “rustic clothesline”), here are the best tricks that actually work—no landscaping degree required.

1. The “Lazy Gardener’s Best Friend”: Hose Pots

Perfect if: You want something cute that takes 2 minutes to set up.

I grabbed this simple hose pot from Amazon last summer, and it’s been a game-changer. It looks like a giant planter but secretly swallows 100 feet of hose. Pro tip: Skip the cheap plastic ones—they crack faster than my resolve to “water the plants daily.”

 

2. The Ninja Move: Fake Rock Cover

Perfect if: You want your hose to pull a Mission: Impossible disappearing act.

I was skeptical, but this hollow fake rock from Amazon actually works. Just plop it over your coiled hose, and boom—instant “rock garden.” Warning: It’s lightweight, so toss a brick inside if you live somewhere windy (learned that after mine rolled into the neighbor’s yard).

3. The “Why Didn’t I Do This Sooner?” Wall Reel

Perfect if: You’re tired of tripping over hose loops.

I splurged on a  wall-mounted reel, and now my hose lives neatly coiled off the ground like a civilized garden tool. Key hack: Mount it at elbow height—unless you enjoy awkwardly squatting to reel it in.

4. Mother Nature’s Camouflage: Let Plants Do the Work

Perfect if: You’re cheap and patient (my spirit animal).

I trained creeping thyme to sprawl over my hose along the garden edge. Other great options:

  • Ornamental grasses (they’re basically nature’s curtain)
  • Hydrangeas (big, bushy, and great at hiding sins)

Avoid roses—hoses + thorns = a bad time.

5. The Sneaky Twofer: DIY Hose Bench

Perfect if: You need seating and storage.

I repurposed an old wooden storage bench by drilling a hole near the spigot. Now my hose lives inside, and I have a place to sit while pretending to weed.

What Not to Do (Trust Me)

 Burying a regular hose (it’ll kink and die a slow death).

 Using PVC pipes (they crack faster than my patience with squirrels).
 Letting it bake in the sun (UV rays turn hoses into brittle spaghetti).

So… Which One’s Right for You?

SolutionCostEffortBest For
Hose Pot$2/10Renters, small spaces
Fake Rock$$4/10Ninja-level hiding
Wall Reel$$6/10Frequent hose-users
Plant Cover$8/10Eco-warriors
DIY Bench$$5/10Overachievers

Your Turn!
Which hack are you trying? (Or do you have a better one? Spill your secrets—my hose is still judging me.)

Need more inspo? Check out:

  • Good Housekeeping’s reel roundup

P.S. If you spot my runaway fake rock in Ohio, let me know. 🌱

 

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