Uses for Old Candle Jars
Candle jars can be used for other household projects once the candle is burned away. Some candle jars are very decorative or come with a top that can seal the jar closed, which makes them worth saving. Does this Spark an idea?
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Reuse as Candles
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Clean out the candle jar and reuse it as a candle jar. To reduce the mess, just place a candle in the jar that stands a little shorter than the top of the jar. The new candle in the middle of the clean jar will make a nice effect.
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Household Storage
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You can clean out larger candle jars and use them to store things around the house. Use it as a spare change jar or as a decorative way to store pens and pencils.
Display Them
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Some candle jars have elaborate and decorative designs on them. Clean them out and display them on a shelf that will allow plenty of sunlight to hit them and make them sparkle.
Keys
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If you have a plain candle jar that you have no immediate use for, clean it out and put it by the front door as a place to put your keys so you do not forget them.
Cleaning Them Out
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Makingthishome.com offers a good way to clean out old candle jars. Place the jars in boiling water, making sure to keep the water out of the jar, then pour out the old wax when it has melted. Wipe the rest of the jar clean with a dry towel.
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