Magnetic Pencil Holders

Is there anything more annoying than not having a pencil or pen on hand when you need it most? Because these small stationery items are normally loose around the house, they move from one room to the next without anyone keeping track of where they've gone. But you can stop that from happening by creating these magnetic pencil holders using old tin cans that you have lying around the house.

This handy hack doesn't require too many tools, either. You just need some tin cans, the decorations of your choice, and some self-adhesive magnets. Then, you can stick them to the side of your refrigerator.

DIY a Planter Mobile

When you think of mobiles, you probably think of the colorful and bright mobiles that hang above a baby in a cot. But who says mobiles should be reserved for babies? If you want to add brightness to your garden, it's super easy to make your own mobile planter using old tin cans. And all you need to bring this idea to life is some tin cans, an old drying rack, and the paint of your choice.

The best thing about this idea is the fact that it should whizz around in the wind, creating a unique and impressive feature in your backyard. This idea isn't for everyone, but we think it's super cool!

Create Your Own Christmas Tree Ornaments

When the festive period comes around, it can be easy to head to the local store and stock up on decorations. But what if we told you that you could save yourself some money by choosing to recycle tin cans instead? If you love a rugged and industrial look, old tin cans can add a real statement to your Christmas tree. Plus, making these things is a fun activity for the whole family to do.

To do this, you can go as big or as small as you want. But we'd always suggest using scissors or pliers to poke holes and cut patterns out of the can so you can pop a candle in and light up your tree.

Decorate Your Garden With a Tin Man

If you have a whole load of old tin cans lying around in your garage and you're not quite sure what to do with them, why don't you try and make your own sculpture? This tin man figure will look amazing in the yard or on your front porch and is the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your outside space. Plus, you have the option of standing it upright or hanging it from a tree.

Of course, making this tin man figure will be a little more difficult than some of the other hacks on this list. But it'll certainly be worth it when you see the end result.

Have Your Own Indoor Herb Garden

Many people around the world are trying to be more self-sufficient, and growing your own fruit, vegetables, and herbs is a great way to do that. But if you don't have a lot of outside space to grow these things, what can you do? Well, you could make yourself your own indoor hanging herb garden using some old tin cans. To do this, you just need to attach some tin cans to a stick using some string and pot some herbs.

Of course, you don't have to make it that simple. You could also take the opportunity to jazz the whole thing up and decorate your herb pots to your taste.

Hang up a Wind Chime

So many people have wind chimes in their backyards, especially as these items were originally designed to ward off evil spirits and to keep any bad luck at bay. And if you've always wanted to add a wind chime to your property, now could be your chance. You don't have to buy one of these ready-made chimes from the store, though. You can make one yourself by recycling tin cans!

This idea works best if you have different-sized tin cans, as you can layer them on top of each other to create a bigger design. Remember to add some color to your design, too!

Make Your Own Music Speakers

Mixing tin cans with technology sounds like a match made in hell, but you might be surprised to learn that tin cans have been at the forefront of technology for years. In fact, tin cans inspired the modern-day telephone we now use on a daily basis! Not only that, but you can still make your own working tin music speakers today if you want to. And it's a handy way to recycle tin cans.

The best bit about this hack is the fact that you can decorate your speaker to your own personal taste, something you can't do when you buy a speaker from the store.