Anybody out there use an old satellite dish for anything?
I have an old direct tv satellite dish that they did not take and was wondering how you could paint it and put your house address on it and how to put it in the ground on poles or something? 6-6-20
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Here's what other Hometalkers have used theirs for
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=satellite
I like your address idea. Maybe a game of Frisbee is in your future. Another option would be laying it flat and use as a bird bath or feeder.
Hello. I would think they could be used for a planter or maybe in conjunction with a fountain pool if that would suit your needs.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/succulents/more-junk-gardening-satellite-dish-planters-1902018
More Junk Gardening - Satellite Dish Planters
Hi Sandy, this link has some fabulous ideas, hope it inspires you!
https://workshop8.us/2017/03/08/satellite-dish/
We had an old bud (big ugly dish) and turned in upside down and it became the top to our gazebo. If the dish is wire like ours is it might not be the best to display house numbers since the background wouldn't be flat and not a solid color.
You could use a large piece of wood to mount the numbers to and paint the wood so the lettering stand out. Like a white background with black numbers etc.
What color will the dish be and is it wire or solid and how big is it?
https://www.fleamarketgardening.org/2013/09/12/gorgeous-gazebo-from-a-recycled-satellite-dish/
Check out this collection of ideas!
https://www.pinterest.com/dkbmcclellan/satellite-dish-upcycle/
How about making it into a large 'Round To It' .
(I'll do it when I get around to it.)
I've seen then as the tops of chicken coops
Hello Sandy,
People have used these as Ponds, Bird Baths, Planters etc. I should Imagine you could have it standing on edge by using two upright timbers and a cross bar onto which you could fit your dish (Drill and Screw in place) to support your house sign.
Enjoy the project!
How about a bird bath? https://makezine.com/projects/upcycled-satellite-dish-bird-bath/