How can I reuse or recycle washing machine drums?
We’ve had an email from Nathalie, telling us about the fab ottoman she made from an old washing machine drum (links includes full instructions). She also links to another site where one has been turned into a floor lamp – very cool.
Involving less crafts, I’ve also seen them used as planters in allotments (since the holes let excess water drain away) and an outside toy bin in a garden – so they’re obviously versatile little chaps but has anyone else got any other suggestions?
(Image courtesy of Nathalie and Esprit Cabane)
(Oh, and we got a mention on Zaproot yesterday – a cool eco-show. If you’re already here, you already know about us of course but still, it’s nice to be mentioned.)
i have seen them made into chandeliers. it looked pretty cool.
Also i think they could be neat as a pet bed. Turn it on its side and attach a pillow (or make your own) and there you go. it will give your loving companion shade outside while you work in the garden.
I’ve been hearing about people who use them as a fire pit. One person even made a stand to take it with them when camping.
That floor lamp is pretty groovy, not to mention it looks super sleek.
Great re-use project!
P.S. Thanxs for linking to our green blog, Keetsa.
Missy.
compost tumbler
I have seen the fire pit and it is entrancing!
Turned into a garden heater
Stand
With the drum included
Having the 2 seperate means I can replace the drum when it gets burnt/rusted through. Got my drum free from the recycling centre.
I really love this table made out of a washing machine drum:
http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/Washing_machine_table.html
hi, these drums make wicked fire pits. you can make a tripod to rest them on so they are slighty risen of the ground. we take one with us on all our camping trips and its great!
I makes a neet table and the cute little bird is taking a rest