These DIY projects provide inspiration for everything from home decor to gardening to organization. So, the next time you need to empty out your stockpile of canned goods, give one of these a try!
Around The Workshop
Why waste money on storage containers for your nails, screws, nuts, and bolts when you can turn an old tin can into something useful? After the cans are cleaned and dried look for any rough or sharp parts that might cut you and sand it down. I liked the rustic look of the old can so I left them as the were and used gorilla tape to label them but you can decorate them however you see fit.
Candle Making
I use big coffee cans for melting down wax to make candles. I just clean out the can, remove the paper, let it dry, toss in my wax, and place it on the wood stove. When it’s melted I begin dipping my wick for stick candles. You can also use the cans to make the candles in and use just like they are.
Seed Starters & Flower Planters
16-ounce cans work great for seedlings. Use a hammer and nail to put drainage holes in the bottom of the can, this allows the excess water to drain and prevent any root rot or mold. Add your topsoil and plant away.
Feed Scoop
The bigger coffee cans make nice feed scoops. If you save the lids you can even store the food in the cans and in the morning all you have to do is pour some feed. If you want to add a handle that’s possible too. An old cabinet handle makes a pretty decent handle. You put the handle in place and mark the screw holes, hammer them out, and screw the handle into place.
Watering Cans
Punch holes into the bottom of a coffee can, at the top of the can punch two holes opposite each other so you can fashion a handle. I just use hemp cord or twine as a handle. Take your can, dip it in the water, and swing your can over the plants to water them. For less water and a lighter sprinkle make smaller holes and less of them, for more water make bigger holes.
Food Storage
Tin cans with plastic lids make great food storage for dried goods. I use them for my oats, rice and many other dried goods in my home.
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Have you tried out any of these tin can projects? Let us know if you have any other DIY ideas for repurposing tin cans!
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