New things to do with Umbrellas!

I know you're probably not thinking umbrellas right now... but spring cleaning is coming soon (please say soon mother nature!).
So instead of throwing out old umbrellas, try using them for something new!

A Drying Rack

An old umbrella makes a handy drying rack. Just strip off the fabric and hang the fame upside down from your shower-curtain bar. Attach wet clothing with clothes pegs. Plus, your new drying rack folds up for storage.

Make Plant Stakes

Remove the umbrella’s ribs first, as they make excellent supports for top-heavy garden plants, such as peonies.

Cover Your Picnic Food

To keep flies from feasting on your picnic before you do, open an old umbrella and cut off the handle. Place the umbrella over the picnic dishes. It will shield your lunchtime treats from the sun, too.

Make an Instant Trellis

Remove the fabric from an old umbrella and insert the handle into the ground to support climbing vines, such as morning glories or sweet peas. The umbrella’s shape, covered with flowers, will look terrific in the garden.

Shield Your Seedlings

If you waited long enough before planting your seedlings outside and then a frost is unexpectedly predicted, you can use an old umbrella to save the seedlings. Open the umbrella, then cut off the handle. Place the umbrella over the seedlings to the frost off them.

Found on MSN