5 Creative Projects for Old Tractor Tires
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Properly disposing old tires can be challenging. Whether you have to take them to a recycling facility or call junk control, it can be a pain. However, we’ve come across some creative ways to turn these pieces of rubber into something useful! Tires are made to be durable, strong, and hold their shape. The quality of tractor tires make them perfect for countless upcycling projects. Here are the five we like the most! Sandbox or PlayscapePlayground equipment can be expensive. However, with a few tractor tires you can make a cheap alternative. All you will need to do is lay the tire down, line it with plastic, and fill with play sand! ThriftySue has an awesome step-by-step guide for this, which you can find here. Tire ArtIf you are a creative mind, tire art may be a great way to put your tires to good use! Lawn ornaments and decorations can be created by cutting and nailing pieces of tires together. The possibilities are endless! Raised Flower Beds or PlantersTractor tires can help you create a large raised flower bed or planter! Raised beds are easy to maintain, and allow you to grow a wide variety of plants. Additionally, you can use wood, spray paint, and mosaic tiles to spice up the appearance of the flower bed/planter! ExerciseDo you enjoy crossfit training or “tough mudder” events? Old tires are the perfect training tool!. Exercises such as the farmer walk, deadlift, tire flip, and sledgehammer are great for strength training. View more exercises here. Backyard PondWhat better way to entertain your guests than a backyard pond? We know it sounds crazy, but with the help of a large tractor tire, you can turn your yard into a small home for aquatic life! Check out this step by step guide from Ground to Ground! Upcycling old tractor tires helps reduce waste, and as you can see above, it can even be a great family activity. Before disposing of your old tires, try out one of these cool projects! Want to try one of these projects but you don't have any old tractor tires? We have plenty of them here! |
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