A Doable See-Saw

There's a high chance that you have fond memories of playing on a see-saw when you were younger. It's such a simple concept, but it can have a profound impact on your childhood. And if you want to provide similar memories for your children or grandchildren, you could even make your own see-saw by repurposing old tires. In fact, you'll only need half an old tire to bring this DIY project to life.

Then, you can attach a plank of wood to the top of the half-tire and attach some handles for good measure. Once you're done, you can let your kids or grandkids go wild.

Decorative Swans

Is your backyard missing something special? Do you want to look out of your window and be wowed by what you see? Well, you don't have to spend a fortune on a giant water feature or expensive sculpture. All you need to do is head to your garage, grab yourself some old bicycle tires and some kind of cutting tool, and put your creative hat on. Yes, it's time to make some decorative swans!

What we love about this DIY project is the fact that you can customize these swans and craft as many as you want, giving them all different poses and positions.

Sizeable Trash Cans

If you're a fan of summer barbecues and pool parties, you'll know just how irritating it can be when your guests leave their trash lying around your yard. And while you could bring out your trash can from the kitchen, why would you do that when you could make your own outdoor trash cans using old tires? This is the perfect way to reuse and repurpose them, and they can be as big or as small as you want.

All you need to do is stack the tires on top of each other until they're as tall as you want and place a trash bag inside of them. Then all they need is for people to put some trash in there!

Transform Old Tires Into a Fun Playground

Have high-energy kids? Want to wear them out when they're playing in the backyard? It may sound strange, but repurposing old tires can really help you out in that situation. That's because, with the right DIY skills and the right tools, you can turn old tires into a fun playground. However, it's important to note that this does need to be as secure as possible to ensure the safety of your children, so you might need some help with this DIY project.

But when you know what you're doing, you can separate these tires with large poles to create an amazing climbing frame that will not only tire out your kids but also use up your old tires.

Craft Some Lounge Furniture

If you're lucky enough to have a pool in your house, you'll know that having some lounge chairs by the pool is a must. These offer a place to chill out when you get out of the pool and allow you to catch some rays to dry off. But if you're looking to make your own lounge furniture and don't know where to stop, this is your sign to consider turning your old tires into lounge furniture.

We know this isn't to everyone's tastes, but there's no denying that this whole set is pretty unique. This DIY project does require a huge amount of skill, however, so only a select few should give it a whirl.

A Beautiful Coffee Table From Tires

If you look at the finished product on the right, it's hard to believe that this stunning coffee table is made from an old tire. It's amazing how you can repurpose these things and how much you can change them when you put your mind to it. But this DIY project isn't even that difficult. Anyone can turn an old tire into a coffee table, and you'll just need an old tire, some wood, and some yarn.

Wrapping the yarn around the tire is probably the hardest part of this project, as you have to be precise and accurate to avoid gaps. But if you put the time into it, it can look amazing.

Make a Multi-Story Planter

You don't need to be a green-fingered gardener to know that cold temperatures and snow can damage your plants. But if you live in a cold climate and still want to fill your yard with flowers, planters are the way to go. These planters will lift your plants off the ground and give them a safe space to grow - and you can even use old tires to make some. All you need to do is find something sturdy enough to hold all 2 to 3 tires up.

Ideally, you should also attach some legs to the bottom tire to lift it off the ground. However, if you don't have the DIY skills to do that, you could just leave it on the ground.