Empty plastic water bottles are well-suited for use in the garden. They're waterproof, similar in diameter as some small pots, and have flexible walls that you can easily cut and punch holes into.

At-home uses for plastic bottles. There are various ways to use plastic bottles as organizers as well. One example: Simply cut off the top half of the water bottle and sand the edges smooth.

STEP 3: Insert foil. Cut a short length ofaluminum foil, roll it into a tube, and line the bottle with it. This will add an insulating layer that serves a dual purpose: it’ll keep sunlight from ...