Turn A Cake Pan Into A Shelf + More Clever Repurposing Ideas!
See how you can turn everyday items into the perfect storage space savers in your home!
By Hometalk HitsStep 1: Measure the diameter of your cake pan
Measure the diameter of your cake pan in 2 different spots where you would like your shelves to rest
Step 2: Mark measurements on wood
Take your measurements from step 2 and draw a line across the lumber at each distance
Step 3: Saw wood on marked lines
Take your measurements from step 2 and draw a line across the lumber at each distance
Step 4: Sponge paint pan ring (optional)
Place a blot of your paint on a sponge and dab it onto the ring of the cake pan and set aside to dry
Step 5: Insert wood pieces into ring
Place your wood pieces into the ring of the cake pan and make sure they are resting level.
Step 6: Drill holes through pan and shelves
Take a drill and drill a pilot hole through the outside of the cake pan into the side of the shelves on each side
Step 7: Screw drawer pulls into holes
Screw your drawer pulls into the holes you just drilled until they are tightly in place
Step 8: Add picture hangers to the back
Turn your shelf over so the back is facing up and screw picture hangers into the back
Step 9: Hang on wall and fill shelves!
Fill up your shelves with whatever you wish!
Next: Repurposed Hangers Into Wall Hooks
A couple of wooden hangers and a piece of wood board are basically all you need to make a multipurpose wall hook on the fly!
Step 1: Draw lines on hanger and saw pieces
Saw a straight line 5" on top of your hanger and 1" beneath the base of the hook of the hanger. Cut more hangers
Step 3: Glue hanger ends to ends of board
Place the ends of your hangers on either end, glue in place and allow to dry
Step 4: Glue hooks in place
Grab the hooks you cut off and disperse them evenly between the ends you just glued to the board
Step 5: Secure hooks with tack nails
Grab a hammer and drive the tacks through the pieces and into the wood board
Step 6: Stain or paint your piece (optional)
If you want to stain or paint your piece go ahead and do that now
Step 7: Add pictures hangers to back of board
Once the paint has dried, add picture hangers to the back of the wood board to so you can hang your piece
Step 8: Hang your hooks and use for anything!
These multipurpose hooks will be the perfect addition to your home!
Next: Tissue Box Turned Storage Bins
Why not repurpose something you have on hand to help clean the clutter?
Step 1: Cut fabric to size of tissue box
Wrap the fabric around the box to make sure it is large enough to cover all sides fully and cut fabric
Step 2: Cut off tops of boxes
Cut off the top portion of each box so that you'll be able to easily place items inside
Step 3: Spray bottom with glue
Use a spray glue to cover the bottom of the box and then place it on the fabric
Step 4: Cut slits in the fabric at each corne
Mark a straight line on fabric against each side of the box, cut slits along the lines
Step 5: Fold and glue all fabric in place
Press all the fabric into place making sure there are no bubbles