Asked on Jul 03, 2016
What can I do with concrete test plugs?
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I have a few concrete test cylinders and would like some ideas how to best use them. I did have them in my garden as border material for many years but the new apt. owners removed my garden last year. Can anyone help? Something useful and not just decorative I have limited space. You can see some of the plugs in the photos.
11 answers
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Outrageous the new owner removed your lovely garden. I would use them to bash them over their head! But to avoid having to wear orange 'as your new black', you may want to offer to rebuild your garden using them at a spot someone will appreciate it, like a volunteer center, church, or school.
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Johnchip
on Jul 04, 2016
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I have concrete test cylinders also I use them around my flower beds as you did. Get them for free from my cousins job so saves me from buying ĺawn and flower bed edgers.
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Stella
on Jul 04, 2016
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Like the Netflix reference. Ha, ha. I had my garden there form 1997 to 2014. It was originally approved because my doc suggested it as therapy. Though I went back to my doc and received an updated recommendation prior to destruction the new guys didn't care. They put in a layer of white rocks as their landscaping. Thanks for your suggestion. I will keep you informed on the final project with the plugs.
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Kathryn Gutierrez
on Jul 04, 2016
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Not very creative, but I thought of stacking a few with a length of 2x4 in between as little shelves. That white rock is - not- very- pretty!
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9530106
on Jul 04, 2016
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How about painting them different colors grouping them in three's as pedestals, and placing potted plants on them. You could place some garden figurines on the pedestal. Or mount a solar landscape light in the center cavity created when three are grouped together.
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William
on Jul 04, 2016
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I had several left over from the previous owner, I sacked them and made a fire pit. It is great and attractive.
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Sandy Sivels
on Jul 05, 2016
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Stand them up vertically and then paint them with outdoor paint. I can see various seasonal items such as Santas, snowmen and women, leprechauns, birds, etc.
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Kelly S
on Jul 10, 2016
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I would use them as supports for a bookshelf.
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Valerie
on Jul 11, 2016
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I agree with Valerie! Like this picture.... just use the pillars like 4 'legs' between each board {pic found via Google}
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C
on Jul 12, 2016
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Jojo Jach
on Apr 02, 2018
I had a load, and used them vertically. Had to dig a bit, but the effect was like pier pilings. Guess one could paint them brown, but I figure the grey was a warning as to their stoutness. -
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Jojo Jach
on Apr 02, 2018
Another idea, but have not used it yet: Make a handle like a push lanmower. Use a masonry bit on each end to drill bolt holes. You have a cheap lawn roller.
Johnchip
on Jul 04, 2016
Stella
on Jul 04, 2016
Kathryn Gutierrez
on Jul 04, 2016
9530106
on Jul 04, 2016
William
on Jul 04, 2016
Sandy Sivels
on Jul 05, 2016
Kelly S
on Jul 10, 2016
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