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Find fresh uses for what is already at hand.

Hand holding a brown button next to a beige cardigan with other buttons and sewing supplies visible
Reuse

The Long Life of the Button

The long life of the button shows how to choose a compatible replacement, protect the fabric, and keep an ordinary…

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Usefulness has a longer story

An object’s value is not only in its first use. Its materials, care and capacity for change can shape how long it remains part of a home.

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