Remodeling used to mean that a roll off dumpster was dropped in your driveway, the project area was gutted, and everything went on its merry way to the landfill. These days, however, homeowners are much more conscious of what they can try to reuse, recycle, or even upcycle in their remodeling project.  1. Kitchen Cabinets: In many remodeling projects, kitchen cabinets are still in good, working condition. They are just no longer stylish.