Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Turn A BBQ Grill Into A Planter

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As summer turns to fall, I see more and more broken down grills waiting for the garbage man to pick them up each week. People are getting ready for new grills for a new season of grilling, and all I can think is “those poor grills are being sent to an early grave!”

So I was super excited to come across this post from Junk Mail Gems, detailing the extremely easy way to take these old grills and turn them into planters! If you’re lucky enough to find a grill with wheels on it, you can bring it inside when the weather gets chilly and move it around the house, chasing the winter sun to keep your plants and flowers growing even in the coldest of months!

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  1. love the planter idea – I made a planting bench/storage unit out of a large BBQ w/side smoker and wheels – painted it and stenciled it – makes potting easy now and I can move it around

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.