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15 Clever Ideas to Recycle Plastic Milk Crates

18 Apr 2017
Fiyaa
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Milk crates are great when it comes to home decor and organization. Let’s say your living room requires some extra seating and storage, then you can make a storage ottoman. Perhaps you want to grow a kitchen garden, then you can make a garden bed with crates. These and more cool ideas are here for your inspiration:

By using a small cabinet paint sprayer, you can achieve a stunning matte finish on a milk crate. Small DIY paint guns can be picked up for less than $50 and are a great for a wide range of DIY projects around the home.
 
Plus, if you’re looking for a factory style finish, you can spray lacquer over the top to make it make glossy. This can’t be properly achieved with a paint brush.

 

1. Stack and Join The Crates Together and Build a Shelving Unit


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2. Build a Patio Table by Mixing Crates with Wood


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3. Plastic Crates Can Make Wonderful Chicken Nesting Boxes


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4. Create Raised Garden Beds and Plant Your Favorite Veggies and Herbs


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5. Make a Storage Ottoman by Wrapping a Plastic Crate in Rope and Top It with a Cushioned Seat


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6. Build a Console Table with Storage for Your Entryway


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7. Use Milk Crates as Cubbies for Storing Laundry Supplies


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8. Sew a Cover for a Plastic Crate and Use It as a Storage Bin


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9. Need a New Nightstand? Think About a Plastic Crate!


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10. Add Legs and a Seat to a Milk Crate to Make a Stool


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11. Build a Bench Wherever You Need Some Extra Seating


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12. Your Little One Will Love a Crate Swing Like This


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13. Create a Toy Storage Over Any Wall in Your Kids’ Room


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14. Cover a Plastic Crate in Faux Grass to Form an Outdoor Table That Makes a Statement


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15. Use Plastic Crates to Organize Your Closet


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