About.com's guide to candle and soap making (yep, there's even a guide for that) details how to recycle your leftover wax scraps into new, usable candles. I've got a lot of candles in my apartment ...

Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers. Sometimes the glass has an attractive, smoky hue or a fancy lid that would fit right in on your bathroom counter.

"People love getting them as gifts from me." Woman shares photos of creative way she uses leftover wax from old candles: 'So cute and fun' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Dear Heloise: Do you have any suggestions on how to use leftover candle wax? I have several with a wick that has run out, and I would like to use the wax instead of just throwing it away. . — Khiana ...

Have you ever wondered what to do with decorative candle jars once they’re empty? There are plenty of creative (and practical) ways to upcycle the containers instead of just tossing them in the trash.

When it comes to recycling candles, it pays to check what kind of glass you’re working with.Stuff / Stuff Dear Trash Queen, I like to use scented candles to freshen the kitchen but I always end up ...

Need a holiday gift idea for that skateboarder in your life? How about some upcycled skate wax? Sophia Bennett is Special Projects Manager with St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County. She first ...

Hi, Johnnie: I recently downsized to Longmont and I’m wondering if there’s any place to recycle the leftover candle remnants that moved here with us. Instead of sending all of it off to the dump, I’m ...