However, in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of mason jars sold and used, particularly among DIYers.

It’s hardly surprising, then, that we’ve embraced the modest mason jar; it’s a remarkably adaptable vessel with an almost limitless list of applications!

Here are 20+ creative ideas to use mason jars in the garden, proving that canning jars aren’t just for the kitchen.

1. BUTTERFLY FEEDER

Bring color and life to your garden by attracting beautiful butterflies – who also do some very important work by pollinating flowers!

Turn a mason jar into this functional yet pretty glass butterfly feeder by filling it with a sugary solution and suspending it from a tree or garden trellis. The butterflies can access the sweet nectar through a natural sponge protruding from the lid.

2. BIRD FEEDER

Amateur ornithologists will relish the opportunity to fashion a bird feeder from a simple mason jar, allowing them to view these winged beauties up close every day.

Just ensure the feeder is positioned out of the reach of neighborhood cats and other predators! All you need is a jar, some twine and a small round chicken feeder.

3. SUCCULENT PLANTERS

Hardy little succulents are one of the most popular plants to grow, particularly as these desert natives are next to impossible to kill and seem to thrive on neglect!

Liven up your garden with varying sizes of mason jar planters filled with succulents – they make a perfect display for backyard entertaining.

4. TEA LIGHT HOLDERS

Night time summer dining will be a delight with these quaint outdoor tea light holders.

Formed from mason jars secured with wire handles and filled with tiny stones, shells or even sand, they bring a soft natural ambiance to tables and patios.

5. CITRONELLA CANDLES

Don’t let pesky bugs or worse – blood-sucking mosquitoes – ruin your outdoor dinner party.

These cute yet effective DIY citronella candles will keep all manner of flying creatures at bay so you can soak up some summer sun, or enjoy balmy evenings on the porch.

Best of all, they’re made from just three items – mason jars, cotton rope and citronella oil.

6. GLOW STICK LANTERNS

Looking for a festive way to light up the tables or pathways at your Fourth of July celebrations?

This super easy craft is great for kids (and adults) and is sure to make for a memorable event.

7. LID PLANT LABEL

With so many crafts calling for mason jars, you might be left wondering what you can do with all the unused lids.

Well, never fear – those flat little discs can also be put to good use in the garden. They make for a durable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic plant markers – and they look much cuter to boot!

8. VASE

Cut flowers aren’t just for indoor décor – they are equally at home on outdoor dining tables. Add some beautiful color to your patio tables with a hand painted distressed mason jar, decorated with twine and filled with an array of freshly cut and lightly scented flowers.

9. AL FRESCO DRINKING GLASS

How many times have you been sipping a fruity cocktail, delicious kombucha or some homemade lemonade in the backyard, only to discover your refreshing drink has been invaded by a struggling bug?

In future, you can save your drink (and the bugs!) with a charming DIY lidded mason jar glass and straw.

10. WELCOME SIGN

Greet guests to your home or garden with a customized welcome sign. You’ll need some reclaimed wood, a pipe clamp and a mason jar.

Decorate your sign with paint, stenciling and a plant or cut flowers – guaranteed to make yours the most inviting garden on the block!

11. EVENT CENTERPIECE

Your outdoor wedding or family barbecue will look like a million bucks with this handcrafted table centerpiece – which can be made for a few dollars! The contrast of the rustic branches and natural flowers with crystals and candles makes for a magical setting.

12. OUTDOOR LIGHT

This easy little mason jar light is perfect to hang on the porch – it’s ideal for those who like to read or relax in the tranquility of the early morning outdoors.

By night, it looks like the yard is illuminated by a hundred tiny fireflies! To recreate this look, you’ll need wide mouth mason jars, wire, burlap ribbon, a string or two of lights and hooks for hanging.

13. FLOWER CHANDELIER

While most chandeliers are all about lights, this garden version is all about the flowers! It’s a fun way to bring color and charm to a garden party or barbecue without spending a dime. All you need are jars, string and a wire basket.

14. HERB GARDEN

One of the most eye-catching herb gardens we’ve seen, this one is made with reclaimed wood, painted mason jars and decorative hanging chalkboards.

Keep it outside the back door so you have easy access to all manner of tasty and healing herbs – from basil to rosemary and mint to lemongrass.

15. SOLAR LIGHTS

With just three materials – mason jars, stake solar lights and glue – and a little bit of time, you can create these stylish lights to illuminate your walkway or backyard on late summer nights.

16. MASON JAR FENCING

Make a feature of your plain old garden fence by attaching mason jars filled with candles and adorned with charms. You could also use the jars to house plants or cut flowers instead – or vary it depending on your mood!

17. SOIL TEST

One of the more functional uses of mason jars in the garden, this soil test allows you to check the structure of your soil. Once you know the ratio of clay to silt to sand, you can decide what plants will grow best in that soil, or aim to make amendments to get the perfect ratio to support the plants already there.

Knowing the structure of your soil will also help you determine how much water and fertilizer your plants need.

18. WIND CHIMES

Turn your mason jars into charming pieces of glass art with this wonderful wind chime tutorial. Not only will it bring soothing sounds to your garden, but it’s a great way to use up beads and charms that you have been hoarding.

19. TIKI TORCHES

For a different take on the traditional bamboo Tiki torch, why not transform your mason jars into party decorations and give your next backyard event an island feel? These are simple to make and look fantastic!

20. PLANTER BOX

Place painted and distressed mason jars inside a rustic planter box, made from reclaimed wood, for a beautiful addition to a country themed backyard or porch. Fill the jars with cut flowers or low maintenance plants for thrifty but impressive outdoor décor.

21. BUG REPELLENT LUMINARIES

Another way to utilize mason jars to keep bugs at bay, this project sees the canning jars filled with water, a combination of insect repelling essential oils (like cedarwood, lavender and lemon), slices of citrus fruits and sprigs of fresh rosemary.

Topped with a floating tea light candle, they serve multiple purposes – as an outdoor dining centerpiece, a natural air freshener, a bug repellent and a light source!

22. ROOT A PLANT

Divide your plants to multiply them with this clever gardening hack.

Simply take a clipping of a plant that you’d like more of and put the stem into a mason jar of water. Leave it on a windowsill or porch – anywhere it will get some sun – until roots start shooting out of the stem.

Once these roots have developed, you can pot it in soil and watch your newly grown plant flourish.

So, in this post, we’re going to show a list of all the things you should never, ever throw in the trash, along with tips on what to do with them instead.

1. Rechargeable Batteries

It’s pivotal to check what kind of batteries you’re tossing before throwing them in your bin. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, rechargeable batteries containing nickel-cadmium and lead-acid need to be brought to special facilities. (You can find a list of suitable recycling facilities here.) Otherwise, “regular alkaline, manganese, and carbon-zinc batteries are not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of with ordinary trash,” according to the USDA.

2. Fluorescent Bulbs

Do not ever throw your fluorescent lightbulbs in the garbage. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), fluorescent lightbulbs contain mercury that, when released into the environment, can do some serious damage.

Instead, check out Earth911 to find a service that can help you recycle your old fluorescent bulbs. When they’re recycled properly, the materials that these bulbs are made of out—like glass and metal—can successfully be repurposed (and won’t do any damage in the atmosphere).

3. Mercury Thermometers

Similarly, if your thermometer is filled with mercury, you can’t just toss it in the trash. The EPA warns that you should either “wait for a hazardous waste collection day” or bring it “to a household hazardous collection center in a cardboard box,” depending on what services your city offers.

4. Paint

How to properly dispose of paint depends on what the paint is made out of. Latex-based paint needs to be disposed of at special waste drop-off sites, which you can locate by using Earth911. As for oil-based paints, small amounts—emphasis on small—can be thrown away along with your household trash so long as they are mixed with an absorbent material that will soak them up. If you’re dealing with a large quantity of oil-based paint, then you’ll need to contact a private contractor to pick up your stash and get rid of it properly.

5. Lighter Fluid

Because lighter fluid is a fuel, it’s considered hazardous waste. As such, any unwanted kerosene must be disposed of at a household hazardous waste facility where it won’t harm other humans or the environment.

6. Motor Oil

Like lighter fluid, motor oil is flammable and therefore a hazardous waste. In addition to bringing this fluid to a hazardous waste facility, you can also bring it to a local automobile repair shop where it will be put to proper use.

7. Old Laptops

Hopefully you know by now that laptops should never go in the garbage, seeing as they can toxic chemicals like mercury, lead, and chromium.

However, did you know that Staples makes it easy to do away with old computers, whether they’re working or not? If your computer is still functional, you can take advantage of the company’s tech trade-in program to both get rid of your computer and make money in the process.

8. Smartphones and Tablets

Just like laptops, your other handheld electronics can contain toxic substances. The good news? Staples’ electronics program isn’t limited to computers. If you have a cell phone or tablet that you’re no longer using, then you can bring it to Staples and either recycle it or trade it in for cash, depending on its condition.

9. Unused Medications

When medications aren’t disposed of properly, they can end up in the water supply or even in the wrong hands. Thankfully, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) holds National Prescription Drug Take-Back events nationwide where you can safely dispose of unused and unwanted prescriptions. And if you miss this event when it happens in your area, don’t fret; most municipalities also have controlled substance public disposal locations that are available to the public all year round.

That said, there are some ways to get rid of your medications at home. As long as they don’t have specific disposal instructions listed, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) notes that you can combine the medications with something inedible, like cat litter or dirt. Then place the mixture in a plastic bag, and throw it away.

10. Knives

Though your knife may no longer be good to you, for safety reasons, you shouldn’t simply put it in your garbage can. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives.

One option is to donate your unwanted knives to a local soup kitchen or thrift store (so long as they accept them as donations). But if you’re certain your knife is no longer good to anyone, find a scrap metal recycler in your area (most metro areas have one). If that still isn’t an option, you can also carefully throw away your knife. Taste of Home suggests you wrap it in newspaper, cover it in cardboard or bubblewrap, secure it with heavy-duty tape, and then place it in a box and seal it with more tape.

11. Loose Broken Glass

When it comes to disposal, glass and knives follow the same rules. Any object like these that could physically cut someone needs to be stored in something cushiony before it’s put in the trash. “To dispose of broken glass, seal it in a box or wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and place it in your garbage,” advises the Recycling Council of British Columbia.

12. Needles

Just like knives and glass, a sharp needle should never be thrown loosely into the trash or recycling. Ideally, you should get a hazardous materials bin from your doctor’s office where you can place used needles, and then return the bin to the doctor.

13. Mail

Of course, you should be recycling all of your mail because it’s, well, recyclable. However, that’s not the only reason why this particular item doesn’t belong in the garbage. Because of all the valuable information contained within letters from credit card companies, doctors, and the like, security company LifeLock notes that “your mail can be a valuable target for identity thieves.” Shred and recycle your mail—even if it’s spam.

14. Laundry Detergent

Of course, the best thing to do with extra laundry detergent is to use it. However, if you’ve become allergic to your detergent or can’t stand its smell, then you should pour the remaining liquid down the drain as the water is running. This is safer for the environment than pouring it into the trash, where it runs the risk of seeping into the soil and polluting it with toxic chemicals.

15. Hot Oil

Hot oil should never simply be poured in your trash can because it can get stuck in there and cause a major mess. And if you throw it down the drain immediately after cooking, it could potentially cause sewer backups and damage your pipes. Instead, make sure to wait until the oil cools, and then pour it in a container to be thrown out with the rest of your garbage.

16. Matches

Once you’ve used a match to light your kid’s birthday candles, don’t simply toss it in the garbage. Matches can spark in the trash should they happen to strike against a rough surface. Instead, make sure to soak any unwanted matches in cold water before you throw them away.

17. Hair Styling Tools

According to Toxic-Free Future, electric items contain harmful chemicals like lead, chromium, and cadmium that, when thrown away, “can escape the products and contaminate air.”

Thankfully, “curling irons, hairdryers, and other similar hair appliances can be recycled for their scrap metal rather than thrown away,” notes Earth911. “Although these appliances can’t be put in curbside recycling bins, they are accepted anywhere scrap metal is collected.”

18. Old Clothes

Do you want to know what happens to clothes that you throw away? According to the EPA, a staggering 10.5 million tons of textiles ended up in landfills in the U.S. in 2015—and since these piles of clothes are not biodegradable, they end up contributing to the pollution of the environment. Thankfully, there’s a little thing called textile recycling that avoids this altogether. Companies like Greenmarket Clothing Collection, Green Tree Textiles, and Planet Aid all have collection boxes where you can drop off clothes to be recycled the eco-friendly way.

19. Space Heaters

According to the Chittenden Solid Waste District in Vermont, whether or not your space heater can be thrown in the trash depends on what type it is.

If your space heater is made primarily of plastic and doesn’t contain any hazardous materials, then it can be disposed of alongside your household trash. If the heater is made primarily of metal without any hazardous fluids, then you can bring it to a scrap metal center to be recycled. And if the heater does contain hazardous material, then you’ll need to bring it to a hazardous waste facility to be taken care of safely.

20. Old Appliances

Though you technically can schlep your fridge or dryer downstairs for curbside pickup, who wants to lug such a large appliance to the street on the one day a month bulk items are collected when there’s a much easier way to dispose of it? When you’re at the store buying the replacement model for your old appliance, ask a salesperson whether they offer removal services. Most companies will take unwanted items off your hands—sometimes even for free!

DIY Coffee Table From Old Door

Do you have an old door you’re looking to junk? Well…don’t. That old, raggedy door full of personality could be your next home DIY coffee table. Intrigued by the idea of a quirky, cool door-to-home-decor project? If you don’t have a door, simply head to your local antique mall/thrift store – or visit the junkyard – and you’re bound to find one ripe for the picking. Coffee tables made out of old doors pair incredibly well with mid-century modern hairpin legs for an industrial vibe or spindle-style legs to create country charm.

But don’t just let your old door projects stop with a simple coffee table made from repurposed doors. There are tons of cool, charming and creative DIY old door projects. And we’ve got them right here for you!

Turn an old door into a shelf

Use your old door to create an artistic yet completely functional shelf. Paint the door and remove the panels, using them to create the shelving parts. Lean the door against a wall in a living room or bedroom and decorate with books, plants and other treasures.

Hall tree made from old Doors

Create a stunning decorative piece with an old door and several cuts of wood. Paint the door and attach the wood to create a little table and shelf. Completed, this piece is incredibly versatile and will certainly add an element of rustic elegance to your home. Place it in a hallway, entryway or in the master bedroom.

Make a bench from an old door

Breathe some new life into an an old hunk of wood with this fashionable and functional bench made from an old door. If you’re not sure what to do with old doors, look no further than using one to build a bench for your mudroom, entryway or sunroom. It’s the perfect place for your family to take off their shoes when they get home and drop off their bags. It’s truly one of the best uses for old doors because it provides charming style and practical application.

Use an old door for towel hooks

With this repurposing idea, turning the door on its side is only half of the work. If placing in a bathroom with a shower, paint the door with a paint that does well with steam, attach a few hooks, and make sure to securely hang the door with proper hardware. You’ll love the unique touch it adds to the bathroom.

You can also extend this DIY old door idea into a coat rack, hat rack or key hanger in your entryway. This crafty and chic way to repurpose a discarded door will be a welcomed sight as the first and last thing you see when you enter or leave your home.

Turn an old door into a floor mirror

Love the look mirrors bring into your home? Paint your old door and fit it with a floor-length mirror, leaving enough space around the mirror to show off your door. Lean it against a wall in a living room or bedroom and the result is a visually unique and appealing look that adds depth and visual space to the room. Not only that, but everyone will compliment the beautiful addition to the room.

Make a chair from an old door

Repurpose that old wooden door into a beautifully vintage chair, perfect for a mudroom or walk-in closet (if you’re lucky enough to have one of those!). This one might take a little more work than the others, so roll up your sleeves and pull out a hammer and nails. It’s definitely doable, though, and you’ll love the result.

Transform an old door into a bar

What’s a better way to upcycle an old door than to use it for your very own home watering hole? A bar made from old doors is great because it offers plenty of tabletop space with a truly unique style. Whether you’re looking to wine and dine guests in your backyard, in the basement – even at a special event, like a wedding – this one-of-a-kind bar top idea will be sure to leave your guests thirsty for more of your unique home designs.

Create cabinets from an old door

Next on the long, creative list of ways for using old doors is repurposing an old door to build a cabinet. You can seriously rack up some creative style points for your home with this DIY project! A cabinet made from old doors is the perfect way to spruce up a charming kitchen or luxurious bathroom while allotting you and your family plenty of storage and organizational space. Hollowing out the paneling or creating a sliding barn door cover are crafty ways to reuse old doors for functional and fashionable home cabinetry.

Buid a bed from an old door

Haven’t gotten enough ideas about what to do with an old wooden door? Consider some beautiful bedroom furniture made from old doors — like a door headboard to make your bed the ultimate focal point of your master bedroom. Depending on what style of door you decide to transform into a headboard, your bed can be as simple or intricate as you see fit. And this DIY old door project is a fairly simple creation that will leave you wondering why you never did it sooner.

So, anytime you’re remodeling or find yourself with an old door, don’t toss it; repurpose it with these amazing old wooden door ideas. Use one of the ideas above or come up with one of your own. The possibilities are fairly limitless, and by the time you’re finished with these creative old door ideas, you’ll love that you took something old and used and made something new.

From a nifty seesaw to a clever mobile to a colorful inner tube pouf, these projects really get our DIY cogs turning. So go ahead – indulge that freewheelin’ side of you, and see what you might make out of a wheel!

A Tire Climber

If you have kids or grandkids, you know that outside play equipment can be very costly. Instead of investing a few hundred dollars in a jungle gym of sorts, why not turn those old tires into a great tire climber and kill two birds with one stone? Just paint the tires bright colors and stack them up however you want to create the climber. You will need to bolt them together to make them safe but it takes very little time and this is something that you can create for free if you already have tires and paint on hand.

A Hose Caddy

Instead of leaving that garden hose out where it can become damaged (and let’s face it, it just looks cluttered when you don’t have your garden hose put away), you can make a hose caddy out of an old tire. You just have to cut the tire in half and then coil the hose up inside it. If you really want to make your outdoors look neat and tidy, paint the tire after you cut it so that it matches your garden shed, home exterior or your outdoor décor. You can then hang the hose up or just hide it away on the ground, whatever you choose.

A Rope Ottoman

Make actual indoor furniture with old tires? Yes, we think so and this rope ottoman is the perfect weekend project if you are in need of something new and exciting for inside the house. You will need a round board of some sort to create the top and then you basically just add the rope to cover the entire thing. It makes a beautifully rustic looking ottoman that is perfect for indoor use or you could add it to your outdoor décor as well if you want. It’s quite easy to do and takes very few materials.

A Horse Swing

You can turn old useless tires into wonderful swings and not those that you had when you were a child. Your little one will adore a horse swing that you can easily make from an old tire and a few other key supplies. This little project takes much less time than you would imagine and it produces an adorable horse swing, much like those that you see at farming stores but a lot cheaper. You just have to create the pattern, cut out the tire and then add the mane and a rope for hanging.

Beautiful Planters

There are a couple of ways that you can create planters from tires and this one gives the tire a flowered look. There is some cutting involved and you may want to paint the tire to give it a great color. You could make several of these depending on how many tires you have on hand and completely decorate your outdoor deck, porch or garden area. They are relatively easy to make and only require a tire and some paint. You could also do different sizes with different sizes of tires so keep all of those old tires to create a beautiful garden with your DIY tire planters.

A Great Table

With an old tire, some rope and a few pieces of wood for the legs, you can make a wonderful table that you could display indoors or out. You’ll want a piece or two of plywood that you can cut in a round shape to fit the top and bottom (this is what the legs will attach to) and then some rope to cover it up. You could paint the rope beforehand if you wanted something more colorful or just use rope color to give it a great rustic look. You can make the legs out of plywood as well so there are very few supplies needed and this is a rather quick project, too.

A Tube Seat

You can use an old inner tube (like the ones you used at the lake when you were a kid) to create a beautiful and really comfortable tube seat. You simply have to blow up the tube (repair any holes that it may have as well) and then cover it with ribbon or fabric. Little ones will love sitting on these in front of the TV or they make great chairs for teenagers’ rooms. You can do them in as many colors as you want and if you have a couple, you can create a great little seating area for the kids.

A Tire Totter

You know, like a teeter totter only with a tire! You can easily make this adorable little teeter totter for the kids and you only need one tire, a board and a few decorating supplies. The tire is cut in half so you can make two if you need them. Paint the tire and the board in the same color or really make it cute by doing different colors. The board serves as the seating area and you will need to add the handles and then decorate it to look however you want. These are really great for toddlers because they are close to the ground, unlike those teeter totters at the park.

A Garden Pond

If you have really been wanting a garden pond but those kits just seem a bit expensive, use those old tires to create a beautiful pond that will cost you very little. Aside from the tire (or multiple tires if you want to create a graduated pond) you will need garden foil, gravel or pebbles, sand and a few plants and other supplies that you may have already or you can pick up at your local gardening center. This is a really easy way to have that relaxing garden pond without spending a fortune and you can build it in a weekend.

A Sandbox

What better way to thrill the kids this summer than with their very own sand box? You can make a great sandbox out of a tire and if you have a few tires on hand, make a couple of them and put them together for a really neat sand area. Tractor tires work best if you have them because they are a bit larger than car and truck tires. You just paint the tire and then add the sand. This is one of the easiest projects and something that will literally take less than a day to make.

A Stool Chair

Take that old tire, add a little paint and some cushioning and you have the perfect stool chair for outdoors. You just have to create a cushioned center and these are great for decks or around a fire pit. You will need a round board (you can cut one from plywood) for the center and then you just add the cushioning to the top of the board. Do these in multiple colors to brighten up your outdoor seating areas or in the same color to really make your outdoor living spaces look organized and elegant.

Comfy Tire Chair

You will need two tires to create this lovely chair as well as a wood palette, sponge for filling and a bit of fabric to cover it. You can make these in different sizes depending on the tires that you have available. If you want to create a child’s chair for instance, use small tires or you can use larger tires and have it sitting in your living room or bedroom. Cover it with whatever fabric you want that matches your current décor. It’s really easy to make and great for any indoor sitting area.

Hanging Tire Planter

There are a few ways that you can create planters from old tires. This hanging tire planter is one of the easiest and takes only about an hour or so to complete. You just have to paint the tire (whatever color you prefer) and then drill holes in the bottom to allow water to drain. Then just plant whatever flowers you want in the bottom and hang it from a chain or rope. These work really well with smaller tires or if you have a big enough tree, you could do a really large one and fill it with different types of flowers.

A Swing Set Ladder

If you have a little one who loves the swing set but doesn’t really like the traditional way of climbing onto the slide, you can create a really cute ladder from old tires that your little ones are sure to love climbing. You just have to choose tires of the same size and you can paint them to match the swing set or leave them plain, just whatever you prefer. Kids of all ages are sure to love climbing to the top of the slide on their tire ladder and this is a project that will take you only a couple of hours or so, depending on whether or not you want to paint the tires first.

Old Fashioned Tire Swing

If you really want to thrill your kids, build them an old tire swing like the one you had when you were younger, only with a little twist. Instead of simply hanging the tire, consider painting it first. Or, if you have a couple of tires then you can create an entire swing set out of painted tires and hang them in various trees around your yard. However you do it, having an old fashioned tire swing in your yard is sure to give the kids and grandkids a thrill this summer.

A Trug

A trug or garden basket is easy to create from old tires and since you only need a little piece of the rubber, you can make these from the leftover pieces of other projects. You just have to add a handle or a way of carrying it and these make the perfect baskets for the garden. Water and soil won’t hurt the rubber so they are very durable and they are so easy to make that you can turn out a couple in about an hour or so.

Man Cave Coffee Table

A couple of tires and something for the top and you can create the perfect coffee table for your garage or man cave. You may want to shine the tires up a bit before you put them together and you can make the top out of a number of different materials. Note that the instructions on this one aren’t in English so you’ll want to use Google translate when you visit the site for the how-to. This is a really easy project though and one that is sure to impress anyone who visits your men only areas.

Tire Planter Columns

Turning a tire inside out may seem difficult but it’s much easier than you think. Once you have done that, you can use part of the tire, the rim and a few cinder blocks to create stunning columns in front of your house. You will need a tire for each column that you want to build as well as the blocks or you could use another material in place of cinder blocks if you want. With their handles and on their pedestals, these great tire planters look really expensive. Only you will know that they are made from old tires.

Simple Coffee Table

This is one of the simplest projects that you can do with old tires and only requires a tire, a round piece of board and a few legs. You just clean up (or paint) that old tire, add a round board for the top and then add some legs. What could possibly be easier? And, this is a great coffee table for man caves or garages or you could use it in the living room if you wanted. It’s durable because of the rubber and you won’t have to worry about the puppies chewing it up. You could also add a glass top if you wanted to make it a bit more elegant.

Tire Obstacle Course

Put your old tires to use and give the kids a great play area at the same time by building a tire obstacle course. You can do this with any number of tires so choose how big you want the course beforehand and you’ll know how many tires you need. Paint the tires first and then make sure that you affix them to the deck, porch or wherever you are putting the course so that it’s safe when little ones run through. You can make it so that they crawl through, climb or jump over the tires.

1. Wall-Mounted Shelving

We’ve heard of floating shelves, but this is the first time we’ve come across floating suitcases. These gorgeous truncated shelves highlight the best part of suitcases: decorative accents like brass hardware, and elegant handles in contrasting colors.

2. Bedside Table

It’s become relatively common to use a stack of suitcases as a bedside table, but we like this slightly more refined version that balances a suitcase atop an actual suitcase stand.

3. DIY Trunk to Rolling Bar Project

When it comes to managing a small kitchen, moving the barware and drinks to another area is always a great idea. All you need is some casters, plywood, aluminum corner channel, and a few nails and screws to work out the amazing project having some truly vintage-modern looks as the end results are too good for the cost.

4. DIY Vintage Suitcase Charging Station

Have got so many gadgets to charge and don’t want to tackle those lots of unsightly cords? Here is the perfect station to get all those devices charges in one single place. This vintage suitcase not only looks exquisite but also comes with great functionality to make things a lot easier for you. With this innovative DIY project, you can modify a Samsonite with a purpose to store the devices and work as a charging station that can display things gracefully or tuck away them hidden.

5. Desk

This suitcase-turned-desk can still be snapped shut if your workspace is too messy, plus it has a hidden drawer for extra storage space.

6. Transform an Antique Trunk Into A Bookshelf

An old antique trunk, when freshly waxed and cleared off all the junk within, needs just a little lining and shelving to be transformed into a chic and elegant piece of storage for your books, worthy enough of a place in the study or even in the living room. Plus, when adorned with a few little pieces of decor and some legs to hold the shelf perfectly in grace, it can look even more charming, flaunting a great vintage persona.

7. Upcycle Style : Suitcase Dollhouse

Turning an old case into a mini doll mansion is the perfect project if you have got a baby girl. An old hard shell suitcase, 2-3 wood pieces, screws, screwdriver, blackboard paint, paintbrush, chalk, decorative paper, some felt and your choice of doll house furniture is what you need to gather. What makes it even more awesome is the portability, letting your child to take her doll house along wherever she goes.

8. Kids Play Suitcase

Here is something that will let your kid’s imagination flourish with flying colors. Create a compact, portable bag of fun for your kids that features a lovely scene equipped with cute little props. Apart from the easy-to-follow steps to build the Kids Play Suitcase, this tutorial by Tara Dennis also offers a downloadable project sheet and some printable templates for various scenes, including airport, spaceship, aliens, dino and space props, as well as a volcano template.

9. Luggage Furniture

A metal vintage suitcase can be converted into what not? Whether it’s a giant vanity box adorned with mirrors, a cushioned coffee table, or this mini closet that has been made by integrating two wooden shelves painted in a bright color into a metal suitcase, perfect to store all your summer attire accessories while keeping them well-organized.

10. Bow Wow : Adorable Dog Food Bowl Suitcase

Grab an old plaid travel suitcase and make a winsome companion piece housing the food bowls for your little friend, your lovely dog, while flaunting a picture of your furry pet in a vintage theme. You need some primer, a few wooden pieces, paint, a ribbon, a non-toxic sealer, a nail gun, a wooden board, and two dog food bowls to get going with crafting this Adorable Dog Food Bowl Suitcase. To gain a deeper insight into the process you need to follow, take a look at this guide by Beyond The Picket Fence.

11. The Traveler

A marvellous combination of a vintage suitcase and a table base, both of which have been perhaps, lying around the house or in your storeroom totally unattended, this union has been rightly named The Traveler as it can sit elegantly wherever you want it to, whether it’s the bedroom, the garden, the kitchen or simply the living area. This one works wonders as a great storage as well as a unique vintage-themed table. Plus, it only takes two steps, along with a staple gun and a rope to bring the idea to life.

12. How to Reline a Vintage Suitcase

The insides of old suitcases often lose their charm and look quite rough and worn out. Why not add new life to an old suitcase and reline it to achieve some lovely end results, that too with just a handful of steps and a pinch of creativity. Right from removing the original lining from an old vintage suitcase and cutting your fabric so that it perfectly fits inside, to glueing the same in a way that you get a lovely cozy lining to your suitcase, this easy DIY project tutorial covers it all.

13. Vintage Suitcase Chair

Who would imagine that an age-old suitcase can also be upcycled into a brand new chair, perfect to sit in the bedroom or work as a lawn seating beautifully? All you need to collect is a vintage suitcase, legs, some screw on leg attachments, a piece of thin plywood, foam or pillows, and some fabric. The key to pulling off the super cool project is some sewing, screwing and lastly, a little glueing. Learn how you can give yourself this one-of-a-kind piece of furniture with the steps explained by See Kate Sew.

14. The Doll Suitcase

This simple green suitcase has got much more to it than what it looks like from the outside. It is actually a magical place for your baby girl’s little doll. It features a lovely interchangeable back panel that can sport a beautiful living room, a kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom for the dolly, that’s actually a big piece of fabric having everything sewn onto itself and glued around a poster board. A hidden basement beneath a lift-up floor is the place to keep the doll itself, along with her gorgeous wardrobe so that the kids can dress her up.

15. Vintage Sewing Case

Who said that suitcases are only meant to store your travel stuff? Let’s bring a twist to the concept of suitcase storage and turn one into a chic and purposeful sewing case so that you can indulge in your hobby even when you are on the go. Having a DIY pegboard made out of cardboard and a vintage sheet to hold your sewing tools, this one also features a lovely box to keep the piece works and fabrics, as well as some bottles to hold the pins.

16. Creating a Suitcase Dresser

Most of us have that one piece of furniture around the house that is intact in structure but lacks some appeal and character. Now you can make that old dresser totally vibrant and colorful with the help of some creativity and a variety of fabrics applied onto a few old suitcases. The key is to replace the original shelves with your DIY cases. On My Creative side teaches you how you can repurpose an old suitcase into a lovely dresser with the help of detailed step-by-step instructions and pictures in the below tutorial.

17. DIY Ashley’s Vintage Suitcase Coffee Table

Turn a rustic themed suitcase into a sophisticated and unique coffee table that also works as a remarkable storage space. Waddell straight top plate hardware, tapered table legs, a vintage suitcase, spray paint, power drill, and a measuring tape are the few supplies that you need to gather. You need to follow three simple steps explained by Design Sponge in the below tutorial that also shares a few tips and tricks with you to make the project a sure shot success. The ease of pulling off this piece makes it ideal for almost any skill levels.

18. Suitcase Picnic Table and Speaker System

How about carrying some music along with your picnic supplies and food in a suitcase, that is also your picnic table at the same time? All in one package ! This DIY Suitcase is a great picnic table that also features a speaker system powered by a USB charger so that you can make your outdoor experience a musical and fun-filled time. You need 4 legs, leg braces, speakers, minty boost, and a suitcase.

19. DIY Project Suitcase Vanity and Towel Holder

A small bathroom is often accompanied by finding it troublesome to store little items that are quite essential. To add a significant amount of storage that is both attractive and purposeful, you just need to attach a thrifted vanity suitcase to your bathroom wall and turn it into an incredible towel holder and small cabinet. Just a matter of eight simple steps is all it takes to work the project out with utmost ease centred around some decoupaging, that has been explained by Design Sponge.

20. DIY Cat Baggage

Give your four-footed cute friend a personalized, one-of-a-kind cat bed by repurposing an old vintage suitcase in just a few simple steps as that vintage touch will offer a special decorative power as well as an ideal relaxation spot for your kitty. Take a look at how Mother Earth Living guides you through upcycling a vintage suitcase into a cushy kitty bed by giving it some padding to make things cozy and comfortable for the cat. A suitcase and some bed pillows are all you need to get going with the project.