Make Your Own Rocket Stove

Is there anything cooler than a rocket stove? No, we thought not. Whether you love camping or you just want to test out your survival skills, making your own rocket stoves is one of the best ways to ensure that you have fire no matter where you are. And it turns out that it's pretty easy to DIY! You can simply recycle your old cans - with a little bit of elbow grease thrown in for good measure.

To do this, you'll need to find a few old cans of different sizes. But once you have them to hand, all you need to do is work on fixing them together and allowing space for the fuel and the flames.

Add in Some Soft, Ambient Lighting With Tuna Cans

If the 'big light' gives you a headache, you're not alone. As the nights get darker and the winters get colder, there's nothing better than filling your home with a warm glow rather than a big bright light. And while there are so many different ways to do that, we love the idea of repurposing tuna cans to add some soft, ambient lighting to your house. You'll need a knife for this hack, though.

When you've got a knife, you can cut slices of the tin can off and decorate them how you please. Then, simply attach them to the wall and pop in a candle!

Craft a Tiered Organizer

If you're looking for a way to add storage to any space in your home without having to shell out a hefty fortune, why not put together these simple tiered organizers? You can acquire different-sized cans, whether from repurposed purchases or from the dollar store and DIY them into the cutest standing organizer. Depending on what you want it for, you can make different sizes ranging from small to big.

You can use a smaller one for storing things like hair ties or cotton balls in the bathroom. Or a medium-sized one for storing jewelry on your vanity. The possibilities are endless! Tiered cookie tray server, anyone?

Make Your Own Bird Feeder

Everyone should try and encourage wildlife in their garden, and while there are so many products you can buy in stores to bring birds and squirrels into your yard, you could also try and make them yourself! Yes, if you want to make your own bird feeder, you don't need anything fancy to do so. All you need is an old tin can, some paint, and some string to hang it up in your yard.

To do this, cut off half of the lid and the bottom of the tin can so the birds can get the seed inside. Then, hang the rope inside of it so you can hang the whole thing up.

DIY Wall Art

Some people love filling their homes with inspirational wall art that encourages them to live, laugh, and love and reminds them to have hope. If you're one of those people, you might be interested to know that you can actually make these signs yourself using old tin cans. First, you need to cut down the middle of the tin can and roll it out so you have a flat surface. Then, you can personalize it with any slogan or artistic design that you want.

To write your inspirational words or quotes, you just need a hammer, a nail, and a steady hand! You can then attach it to some wood to affix to the wall.

Rustic Vase Inspired by Nature

We've discussed wrapping tin cans in things like rope, but what about going the extra mile for that rustic feel by covering an everyday tin can in sticks? You can either go to your local craft store for nature's imitation or scavenge your local park for sticks yourself. Then, simply hot glue them around the tin can. While you probably want your sticks to be similar in size, they don't have to be the exact same.

Having the sticks' heights vary slightly adds to the rustic and natural look of the vase. Now, you can use it for anything from flowers to planters.

Make a Kid's Throwing Game

The tin can hacks in this list can be used to make your life easier by storing your items safely and offering you planters for your flowers. But let's not forget that these old tin cans can also be used for fun! You can go old-school with your tin cans and make your very own kid's throwing game, and you don't even need anything fancy to bring this idea to life.

All you need to do is attach some rope to tin cans and hang them from a stick or pole. Then, your kids need to work hard to try and throw a ball into the can!