Hang Tires to Make Swings

You may think that tires are purely practical, but they do so much more than help a car run. With the right DIY project behind them, old tires can also be turned into a fun spot for your kids and grandkids to play. After all, who doesn't love a tire swing? It's very easy to make these tires, as all you have to do is attach a rope to your old tires and hang them from a tree.

You can hang tire swings in so many different ways, but what we love about this DIY project is that you can also get creative with the decorations and make them bright and colorful.

Plant an Urban Garden

Some people absolutely love urban life. They love the concrete jungle and the hustle and bustle. But one thing that big cities often lack is greenery - so, how do you get around that? Well, these old tires have served as the perfect building block for this green urban landscape. And while we love the old tire planters, we also love the unusual tire centipede you can see in the background.

Small changes like this can make a big difference in big cities and towns, so if you have the chance to contribute something like this to your local area, go for it!

DIY Garden Stools

No garden would be complete without some garden stools, but you don't have to head to your nearest furniture store and buy some with your hard-earned money. Instead, you can make your own! An easy and fun DIY project you can get your teeth stuck into is to repurpose old tires to make garden stools, and you can customize these to your own tastes. We happen to love these coffee bag stools, though.

As long as you add some cushioning to the stools, they should be good to use for years on end. Plus, they'll only cost you a fraction of the price of new stools.

Pave a Sidewalk or Driveway

If you've been on the lookout for a unique and affordable way to redo your driveway or the pathway in front of your door, we think we might have the perfect option for you. After all, how often have you seen tires used as pavement? While it might not be the kind of thing you're used to seeing, this DIY chair is a cool statement piece that'll add character to your home.

Of course, make sure you don't need to ask your neighborhood or city for any permits before embarking on this DIY journey.

Build a Sturdy Tire Wall

While we're sure there are some builders out there who would advise against using tires to build walls for a modern house, there's no doubt about the fact that these things can be used for earthship homes or man caves in the backyard. As they're strong and sturdy, these old tires can make an impressive structural base for your wall. This DIY project is a little more complicated than that, though.

You'll need to treat and cover your tires before you're fully able to appreciate them as a wall, so make sure you don't embark on this project until you really know what you're doing.

Whip up Some Old Tire Donuts

Everyone loves donuts, right? These things are not only delicious to eat, but they're also a feast for the eyes. And if you're particularly fond of donuts and want them in your house at all times, you might be interested in this unique DIY project. With just a bit of paint, some fabric, and some pieces of wood to mimic sprinkles, you can make your own giant donuts to decorate your home.

These things don't exactly serve much of a purpose, but you can certainly make them more useful if you want to. You could even make your own donut chairs using inspiration from other chairs on this list!

Create Extra Storage in a Tire Coffee Table

If you live in a small apartment or house, you'll know the struggles of having very limited storage space. But if you want some extra space to store your cushions, your video game collection, or your books, you could always repurpose a couple of old tires to make a storage coffee table. The premise of this DIY project is similar to the other coffee tables on this list, but for this particular project, you use the insides as storage.

Just remember that if you're going to bring an old tire into your house, you should always clean it before doing so. This will get rid of any lingering dirt or loose rubber.