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There are many ways you can reuse those silica gel packs that come in packages. Here are 14 clever ways to repurpose them around the house you may not realize.

Some vintage kitchen gadgets became obsolete as consumers' eating habits changed, while others, like vacuum coffee makers, were replaced by modern appliances.

Reuse old coffee mugs as votive holders, succulent planters, mini herb gardens, birdfeeders, candles, cake stands, and more with these clever crafts.

For a simple rustic aesthetic, consider using sticks, ropes, burlap, or even flour sacks in place of modern curtains and rods.

Baby boomers grew up with a lot of foods we don't see a lot of these days. When boomers do see these foods today, they don't exactly leap for joy.

You can reuse your prescription bottles to create a mini survival kit, an eccentric table lamp, a wreath centerpiece, and many more.

Make your chili even more filling and delicious with tortellini, whether you prefer to simmer the Italian pasta in the stew or serve your chili over it.

Picket tiles have a look similar to the fence they're named after, and they add more flair to your kitchen backsplash than subway tiles.

Several cultures have a version of chicken and yellow rice, making it a solid and flavorful weeknight meal that can be put together in around 30 minutes.

By painting prescription bottles a metallic color, gluing them to a glass plate, and adding faux flowers, you'll have a cute DIY centerpiece tray on a budget.