Here Are 30 Brilliant Ways To Use Old Stuff You're About To Throw Away

1.) Using an old ladder as a bookshelf.

If you don't have a spare ladder handy and would like this piece for yourself, visit the Naturally Cre8tive store on Etsy.

2.) Convert folding chairs into a shelf and closet.

3.) Turning an old 2 liter bottle into a broom.

4.) Using old bottles as shades for pendant lamps.

5.) Make a lamp with hot glue and disposable spoons.

6.) Using old skateboard decks to make a child's picnic table.

7.) Turning a glove into an adorable chipmunk.

8.) Making shelves out of old books.

9.) Turn old bottle caps into cool tea lights.

10.) Convert a discarded piano into a very cool shelf.

11.) Transforming wrenches into wall hooks.

12.) Organizing your cords with used toilet paper tubes.

13.) This sink you can make out of a bicycle.

14.) A portable bagel holder made out of CD/DVD tower case.

15.) Make your wooden fence a little more private with glass marbles.

16.) Put your old computer towers to good use as a mailbox.

17.) Buy packs of cheap hangers to create a room divider.

18.) Create guitar pics out of credit cards (or anything else).

19.) Found another old piano? Turn it into a planter/outdoor fountain.

20.) Convert used light bulbs into oil lamps.

21.) Create a clock out of a bike wheel.

22.) Transform that old drum set into a chandelier.

23.) Use your favorite, old cassette tape as a coin purse.

24.) Cut a bath tub in half to make one of the coolest couches ever.

25.) Use that old, vintage suitcase for a cool chair.

26.) Recycle used wine bottles as a classy chandelier.

27.) If that old TV doesn't work, transform it into an aquarium.

28.) Make a purse (and many, many other things) out of woven pop tabs.

29.) If you don't like wearing hats, make them into lamps.

30.) Transform classic tennis rackets into mirrors.

Now, I don't feel so silly for refusing to throw away every wine bottle I've ever purchased. If I had any talent or time, I could be making chandeliers out of them. Upcycling is good for the environment and good for design. If you're not very handy yourself, visit stores on Etsy like Naturally Cre8tive. They have hand-crafted upcycled products that you can buy for your very own.

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10 Outstanding Cars That Stole the New York Auto Show

Hyper Efficiency and High Performance

This week’s New York International Auto Show may not have had the joys of a 1,500 mph (or is it horsepower?) Bugatti Chiron to brag about, there were still gobs of high-tech automotive hardware announced.


We saw hyper-efficient sedans---some apparently designed on drugs---high-performance machines tuned to within inches of their lives, silky-smooth drop-tops, and smart safety and powertrain technologies that continue to trickle up, down, and sideways within manufacturers’ lineups. These are our favorites from the Big Apple---ten cars that caught our attention in big ways and small.

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This week’s New York International Auto Show may not have had the joys of a 1,500 mph (or is it horsepower?) Bugatti Chiron to brag about, there were still gobs of high-tech automotive hardware announced.

We saw hyper-efficient sedans---some apparently designed on drugs---high-performance machines tuned to within inches of their lives, silky-smooth drop-tops, and smart safety and powertrain technologies that continue to trickle up, down, and sideways within manufacturers’ lineups. These are our favorites from the Big Apple---ten cars that caught our attention in big ways and small.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF

Mazda generated perhaps the most buzz at the show when it unveiled its Miata hardtop convertible Tuesday night. The beautiful little machine---dubbed the MX-5 RF for “retractable fastback”---has a compact lid that retracts in just 12 seconds and doesn’t hog any more trunk space than the soft-top version of the Miata.

The design offers a roadster configuration rather than a completely flat rear deck, which generates a bit more privacy and wind protection, and is overall a much more stylish look.

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Mazda generated perhaps the most buzz at the show when it unveiled its Miata hardtop convertible Tuesday night. The beautiful little machine---dubbed the MX-5 RF for “retractable fastback”---has a compact lid that retracts in just 12 seconds and doesn’t hog any more trunk space than the soft-top version of the Miata.

The design offers a roadster configuration rather than a completely flat rear deck, which generates a bit more privacy and wind protection, and is overall a much more stylish look.

2017 Nissan GT-R

It seems a bit bass-ackward to suggest that the GT-R—Nissan's ultra-hardcore street-racing machine—would be a contributor to the company’s “intelligent mobility” ethos, but that’s company’s story and it’s sticking to it. The refreshed GT-R now has a more comfortable interior, with improved Nappa leather seats and a larger, more civilized, and less techy infotainment system. In short, it’s a bit more of a grand-tourer than a pavement-shredder, though that skillset is far from absent.

The new car has 20 more horsepower (565) and a four lb-ft torque boost to 467. Design tweaks include a new hood and nose treatment and a higher waistline. Fortunately, the tweaks are all modest: The original GT-R is essentially design perfection, and monkeying with it takes a deft hand, which Nissan exercises here with admirable restraint.

Credit: Eric Adams

It seems a bit bass-ackward to suggest that the GT-R—Nissan's ultra-hardcore street-racing machine—would be a contributor to the company’s “intelligent mobility” ethos, but that’s company’s story and it’s sticking to it. The refreshed GT-R now has a more comfortable interior, with improved Nappa leather seats and a larger, more civilized, and less techy infotainment system. In short, it’s a bit more of a grand-tourer than a pavement-shredder, though that skillset is far from absent.

The new car has 20 more horsepower (565) and a four lb-ft torque boost to 467. Design tweaks include a new hood and nose treatment and a higher waistline. Fortunately, the tweaks are all modest: The original GT-R is essentially design perfection, and monkeying with it takes a deft hand, which Nissan exercises here with admirable restraint.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Competition is intense in the hybrid sphere, so Toyota is backing up its once-groundbreaking stalwart, the Prius, with an improved plug-in variant, the Prius Prime. The original plug-in Prius had an 11-mile all-electric range, which didn’t do much for consumers, so Toyota doubled that with this  model, via a larger 8.2-kWh battery and a more finely tuned hybrid system. While 22 miles still isn’t particularly stellar (Chevy's Volt does 53), it’s enough to get many people to work and back on a daily basis.

Design tweaks include a more dramatic taillight scheme and the questionable “aquatic” body sculpting introduced in the Mirai hydrogen car last year. The Prime is meant to appeal to a younger crowd, though what will likely appeal to them even more is the optional 11.6-inch touchscreen and the industry-best 120 MPGe rating the whole system generates.

Credit: Eric Adams

Competition is intense in the hybrid sphere, so Toyota is backing up its once-groundbreaking stalwart, the Prius, with an improved plug-in variant, the Prius Prime. The original plug-in Prius had an 11-mile all-electric range, which didn’t do much for consumers, so Toyota doubled that with this  model, via a larger 8.2-kWh battery and a more finely tuned hybrid system. While 22 miles still isn’t particularly stellar (Chevy's Volt does 53), it’s enough to get many people to work and back on a daily basis.

Design tweaks include a more dramatic taillight scheme and the questionable “aquatic” body sculpting introduced in the Mirai hydrogen car last year. The Prime is meant to appeal to a younger crowd, though what will likely appeal to them even more is the optional 11.6-inch touchscreen and the industry-best 120 MPGe rating the whole system generates.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq

The Prius Prime styling may be somewhat loopy, but Hyundai overcorrects to buttoned-down boringness with the Ioniq. Beneath the staid exteriors, however, cooks legit tech. The company has three versions of the same car---a full electric with a fairly standard 110 mile range, a plug-in hybrid that can go 25 miles on electricity, and a conventional hybrid that will deliver 58 miles per gallon, which beats the standard Prius.

The three cars will share a very low drag coefficient of 0.24, which helps achieve those MPGs. Perhaps the biggest surprise, though, is the six-speed dual-clutch transmission in the hybrid and hybrid plug-in models, which could make them refreshingly sporty compared to the continuously variable transmissions typically found in eco-machines like this.

Credit: Eric Adams

The Prius Prime styling may be somewhat loopy, but Hyundai overcorrects to buttoned-down boringness with the Ioniq. Beneath the staid exteriors, however, cooks legit tech. The company has three versions of the same car---a full electric with a fairly standard 110 mile range, a plug-in hybrid that can go 25 miles on electricity, and a conventional hybrid that will deliver 58 miles per gallon, which beats the standard Prius.

The three cars will share a very low drag coefficient of 0.24, which helps achieve those MPGs. Perhaps the biggest surprise, though, is the six-speed dual-clutch transmission in the hybrid and hybrid plug-in models, which could make them refreshingly sporty compared to the continuously variable transmissions typically found in eco-machines like this.

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43

When the freshly redesigned E-Class Mercedes debuted a few months ago, it brought with it a stealthily advanced set of semi-autonomous capabilities, including the ability to handle itself on freeways at up to 130 mph. (Though humans will be requires to keep their hands on the wheel.) Now that car has gotten a performance bump, with a twin-turbo 3-liter V6 that produces 396 horsepower, a driver-tunable air suspension and steering feedback, and a rear-drive bias in its all-wheel-drive system.

It won’t be as outrageous as the upcoming E63, but the E43 has serious punch, at a more reasonable (still undisclosed) price than the step-up model. Its edgier design and bigger wheels make it all the more appealing for sports sedan aficionados. Indeed, it’ll likely make most of us want to kick that semi-autonomous driving straight to the curb.

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When the freshly redesigned E-Class Mercedes debuted a few months ago, it brought with it a stealthily advanced set of semi-autonomous capabilities, including the ability to handle itself on freeways at up to 130 mph. (Though humans will be requires to keep their hands on the wheel.) Now that car has gotten a performance bump, with a twin-turbo 3-liter V6 that produces 396 horsepower, a driver-tunable air suspension and steering feedback, and a rear-drive bias in its all-wheel-drive system.

It won’t be as outrageous as the upcoming E63, but the E43 has serious punch, at a more reasonable (still undisclosed) price than the step-up model. Its edgier design and bigger wheels make it all the more appealing for sports sedan aficionados. Indeed, it’ll likely make most of us want to kick that semi-autonomous driving straight to the curb.

2017 Acura MDX

Acura’s most popular and crucial vehicle remains the MDX, its mid-sized SUV. So no surprise it's next to get the company’s three-motor hybrid powertrain. The technological centerpiece of the new NSX supercar, it uses one motor in typical hybrid fashion, and two to power either the front or rear wheels.

This refresh of the MDX puts the motors in back and a 3-liter V6 up front. Though the engine is smaller than the non-hybrid’s 3.5-liter, the net horsepower is up from 300 to 325. The result here should be as effective and fun as in its other applications, with super-precise, torque vectoring, all-wheel-drive for supremely stable cornering and traction. Throw in some semi-autonomous capability, sheet metal fine-tuning, and larger 20-inch wheels, and you’ve got a powerful roster of upgrades.

Credit: Eric Adams

Acura’s most popular and crucial vehicle remains the MDX, its mid-sized SUV. So no surprise it's next to get the company’s three-motor hybrid powertrain. The technological centerpiece of the new NSX supercar, it uses one motor in typical hybrid fashion, and two to power either the front or rear wheels.

This refresh of the MDX puts the motors in back and a 3-liter V6 up front. Though the engine is smaller than the non-hybrid’s 3.5-liter, the net horsepower is up from 300 to 325. The result here should be as effective and fun as in its other applications, with super-precise, torque vectoring, all-wheel-drive for supremely stable cornering and traction. Throw in some semi-autonomous capability, sheet metal fine-tuning, and larger 20-inch wheels, and you’ve got a powerful roster of upgrades.

Acura NSX GT3

One of the more surprising reveals in New York was the NSX GT3, the race car Acura intends to start competing with in 2017. In addition to tons of race-tuned bodywork for improved aerodynamics and engine/brake-cooling, there’s the usual gamut of weight-trimming measures, involving ditching every non-essential thing in the car.

The key news is that the race-spec version of the car will be a rear-drive, non-hybrid, since the company couldn’t get clearance from any race series to run its three-motor hybrid system. That’s bad news for folks excited to see how the full system can handle competition, but good for those keen on seeing how a less-complex, more raw NSX will fare. After all, there’s a chorus of enthusiasts hoping Acura will release a less-pricey street-version just like that one day.

Credit: Eric Adams

One of the more surprising reveals in New York was the NSX GT3, the race car Acura intends to start competing with in 2017. In addition to tons of race-tuned bodywork for improved aerodynamics and engine/brake-cooling, there’s the usual gamut of weight-trimming measures, involving ditching every non-essential thing in the car.

The key news is that the race-spec version of the car will be a rear-drive, non-hybrid, since the company couldn’t get clearance from any race series to run its three-motor hybrid system. That’s bad news for folks excited to see how the full system can handle competition, but good for those keen on seeing how a less-complex, more raw NSX will fare. After all, there’s a chorus of enthusiasts hoping Acura will release a less-pricey street-version just like that one day.

2017 Kia Cadenza

Kia’s second-generation Cadenza sedan---slotted between its mid-sized Optima and its luxury K900---gets a much-needed update this year. The new car has a modernized design and a host of suspension and engine improvements, as well as semi-autonomous capabilities.

By that we simply mean the typical features that work independently---lane-keeping assist, automatic radar-assisted cruise control even in stop-and-go traffic, and emergency braking---but now are routinely referred to by automakers as “semi-autonomous.” The original Cadenza was a good car, and this one will likely bump that rep up a few notches.

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Kia’s second-generation Cadenza sedan---slotted between its mid-sized Optima and its luxury K900---gets a much-needed update this year. The new car has a modernized design and a host of suspension and engine improvements, as well as semi-autonomous capabilities.

By that we simply mean the typical features that work independently---lane-keeping assist, automatic radar-assisted cruise control even in stop-and-go traffic, and emergency braking---but now are routinely referred to by automakers as “semi-autonomous.” The original Cadenza was a good car, and this one will likely bump that rep up a few notches.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder V10

Audi’s recently redesigned R8 supercar now receives the Spyder treatment, with a fabric drop-top that can open in 20 seconds while cruising at up to 30 mph.

The 198-mph, 540-hp machine has been stiffened to accommodate the roofless design, and the systems aerodynamics have been tweaked to reduce noise and air turbulence inside the cockpit. Reverse airflow around the occupants’ heads has been cut by 90 percent, in fact, making it one of the most hair-friendly convertibles ever.

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Audi’s recently redesigned R8 supercar now receives the Spyder treatment, with a fabric drop-top that can open in 20 seconds while cruising at up to 30 mph.

The 198-mph, 540-hp machine has been stiffened to accommodate the roofless design, and the systems aerodynamics have been tweaked to reduce noise and air turbulence inside the cockpit. Reverse airflow around the occupants’ heads has been cut by 90 percent, in fact, making it one of the most hair-friendly convertibles ever.

Lincoln Navigator Concept

Lincoln’s pursuit of “quiet luxury”---per its current motto---apparently has some tolerance for outrageous showmanship, too. But take the bright coloration and the ain’t-gonna-happen falcon doors and extending staircase out, and you’ve got a pretty elegant design for a large SUV. It’s meant to be serene and sophisticated, with a sleek modern cut to it.

Tech goodies abound, including an intercom system to facilitate communication between third-row exiles and the more forward passengers, and a screen system to allow competitive gaming between passengers. Expect to see much of the design emerge when the new Navigator debuts officially sometime next year.

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Lincoln’s pursuit of “quiet luxury”---per its current motto---apparently has some tolerance for outrageous showmanship, too. But take the bright coloration and the ain’t-gonna-happen falcon doors and extending staircase out, and you’ve got a pretty elegant design for a large SUV. It’s meant to be serene and sophisticated, with a sleek modern cut to it.

Tech goodies abound, including an intercom system to facilitate communication between third-row exiles and the more forward passengers, and a screen system to allow competitive gaming between passengers. Expect to see much of the design emerge when the new Navigator debuts officially sometime next year.

Source : http://www.wired.com/2016/03/10-outstanding-cars-stole-new-york-auto-show/

10 Scariest Rides in the World

How many of you have been to amusement parks and love them? How many of you like to be scared by mere rides? How many of you are into thrill? I am sure most of you out there are complete fans of amusement parks as am I. It is summer ladies and gentlemen and there is no better way to blow of some steam than taking a trip to an amusement park and have your mind blown. Listed below are ten of the scariest rides in the world. Of course, if you live in the United States you are lucky because majority of the rides discussed are located there. You can share you experiences with us in the comments and let us know if we missed any. Enjoy the read.

10. SUPERMAN RIDE OF STEEL, SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS

The first one is the Superman Ride of Steel. There are around three different versions of this particular ride in all of United States and this particular one is the best of all. It drops you off into a tunnel from a height of 221 feet at speeds exceeding 77 miles an hour. There are two bunny hills, ten seconds of zero gravity and three camel backs. The ride has won several awards so you better just try this one.

9. MAVERICK, CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK SANDUSKY, OHIO

Cedar Point is the self-proclaimed home of the rollercoasters. I would vouch for it because it offers around 17 different rollercoaster rides. Maverick was built in the year 2007. It might not be the highest or the fastest but it definitely is one of the best. The total trip takes around 2.5 minutes (which is more than enough) and if offers several twists and turns. There is also a surprise element about this one, but I am not going to mention it. It is a surprise for a reason right?

8. EXPEDITION GEFORCE, HOLIDAY PARK HABLOCH, RHINELAND-PALATINATE, GERMANY

This happens to be one of the largest rollercoasters in all of Europe. It offers a lot of satisfaction as well because the track is quite long. It takes you to a height of 203 feet and lets you go at speeds exceeding 74 miles an hour. This ride offers seven moments where you feel you are flying and that your weight has vanished; zero gravity. I was in Germany a few months back and experienced this one. It is a bad, bad ride. You’ll love it.

7. TOWER OF TERROR, DREAMWORLD GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA

Yeah, I know it is far away but I am not suggesting you to actually go to Australia just to experience this ride. There’s plenty more in the world. This is the fourth fastest ride in the world at around 100 miles an hour. It takes you to a height of 38 stories and then you are in for a zero gravity drop. The drop takes around 6.5 seconds. You know the moment when it is most scary is the second it reaches the top, because you know that THIS IS IT!

6. EEJANAIKA, FUJI-Q HIGHLAND FUJIYOSHIA, JAPAN

This particular name should translate into something like ‘Hey, What the Hell?’. This is the second fourth-dimensional coaster in the world (the first one is discussed below). There are a few differences though, the track is longer and the height is a wee bit taller at 250 feet. When it comes to height, this ride is the seventh in standing. You can also grab a quick and short view of Mount Fuji once you reach the top, but that will not last for long. Enjoy it while you can.

5. KINGDA KA, SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE JACKSON, NEW JERSEY

This happens to be the father of all the roller coasters in the world. You are taken up around 456 feet; that is about 45 stories of a building. How you go to that height is another exciting story. You are launched by a catapult which accelerates the coaster to 128 miles an hour in just 3.5 seconds. Your heart stops once you reach the top. While going down, there is a 270 foot spiral as well. Imagine the thrust it would produce. You will experience both negative and positive G Force so brace yourselves.

4. COLOSSUS, THORPE PARK, CHERTSEY, SURREY, UNITED KINGDOM

This is perhaps the scariest ride in all of United Kingdom. It was built in the year 2002 and it holds the record for the number of inversions which amounts to a total of ten. An exact replica of this ride was built in China in the year 2006 so if you are in China, you can still enjoy this ride. You will not be able to feel your head after you sit this one out; there’s too much spinning you would say. I am sure the picture is a better explanation of the ride.

3. INSANITY STRATOSPHERE HOTEL AND CASINO, LAS VEGAS

If you think that for a ride to be scary, it has to be a rollercoaster, boy you are wrong like anything. Go to the top of the tower and take this ride; it will blow you away. It extends around 64 feet over the north edge and it spins at around 40 miles an hour. You sit in a couple and you face the ground at an angle of 70 degrees. That’s not scary? Well, you should know that you are 900 feet above the ground. It might not sound that scary but you have to sit the ride and then say it. For the people who are afraid of heights, you better stay away from this bad boy.

2. FAHRENHEIT HERSHEYPARK HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

This particular ride opened up in the May of 2008. The place is known as the sweetest place on Earth; I am sure you guessed that by the name. But this ride is everything but sweet. It takes you up around 121 feet and then drops you off at a 97 degree angle. That’s not all this ride has to offer. After the initial drop, you will have to bear the 107-foot inverted loop, corkscrew roll, cobra element, airborne S-roll and another corkscrew. The ride still doesn’t finish. The funny thing is that it happens in a mere 85 seconds and those seconds are as thrilling as you can possibly imagine.

1. SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN

At the number one spot we have the Magic Mountain. This particular ride opened up in the year 2002 and it claimed to be the world’s first fourth-dimensional ride as well. The seats rotate a full 360 degree and it gives you facedown and headfirst drops. The ride closed down in 2007 and it re-opened in May later. It has become scarier than ever. There really is no explaining what the ride can do to you but it is definitely not for the faint hearted. You may find video views from the seats of this ride on YouTube. Watch them and try this ride out if you dare.

Source : http://www.smashinglists.com/scariest-rides/