| Buying something old or used, fixing it, and selling it is | | | | parts by getting in touch with the manufacturer or local |
| the heart of recycling. Making something useful from a | | | | hardware stores. |
| broken discarded object is not only profitable, but it is | | | | Hand and power tools are great objects to recycle. |
| an extremely worthwhile thing to do. | | | | They're always needed and are easy to fix and repair. |
| There are dozens of things that have a high resale | | | | Perhaps something needs a new handle, or prongs |
| value and are the major recyclers. Sewing machines, | | | | need to be bent back. Maybe you can find a |
| typewriters, cameras, televisions, bicycles and tools are | | | | replacement head or spring. You may need to take |
| great things to recycle. | | | | off rust, oil the gears, or polish the surface. |
| You may be able to pick up broken objects at a | | | | What's the best way to make a broken or old object |
| rummage sale, in a neighborhood's attic, or in your own | | | | look new? A coat of paint does wonders for almost |
| garage. You could even pay a low price for the object | | | | anything. Be sure to clean it up first, and paint it only in |
| at a swap meet. With the right know-how, you can | | | | conservative colors. Bright objects have a limited |
| turn that item into profit. | | | | demand. |
| Anything with a simple motor or electric mechanism | | | | Know what the objects are worth. Buy them for a little |
| can be easily repaired if you know a bit about | | | | money, fix them for a few cents, a replacement part, |
| appliances and electric objects. Often only a simple | | | | or a coat of paint, and sell them for less then they |
| part is broken or missing. You can find replacement | | | | cost new. |