00:00Here are 10 ways PVC pipes can level up your home and your seasonal decor.
00:05Finding stylish, wooden plant stands can be surprisingly expensive, and cheap plastic alternatives look flimsy.
00:12So start with a 3-inch PVC pipe and sand the outer surface using sandpaper.
00:17Next, grab a metal file and scrape it along the surface to add uneven texture that mimics natural wood grain.
00:23Once you wipe off all the dust, apply a liberal coat of wood stain, making sure to work your brush
00:29in the same direction as your sanding marks.
00:31After the stain dries, head to your miter saw and cut the pipe into 5-inch pieces to create your
00:37legs.
00:37To make the tabletop, grab two wood rounds, apply construction adhesive to the top of one, and stack the second
00:45round directly on top.
00:47Once dry, stain the wood rounds using the same shade you used for the legs so everything matches.
00:52Finally, flip the wooden top over and glue your textured PVC legs to the bottom in a circular pattern using
00:58strong adhesive.
01:00Once it sets, you'll have a sturdy, stylish plant stand that's durable enough for outdoor use, or easily customized to
01:06serve as a side table.
01:07Wiring exterior electrical fixtures is a huge, expensive hassle.
01:12To solve this, start by taking a 2-foot-long drainage pipe and cutting it right down the middle into
01:18two equal halves.
01:19Next, take various drill bits and begin drilling holes randomly around the entire surface of each pipe, mixing in small,
01:27medium, and large holes.
01:28Don't pass the halfway mark.
01:30Once drilled, give the pipes a thorough coating of spray paint and set them aside to dry.
01:35For the wall mounts, take small wood blocks like Jenga pieces and glue them onto wooden backer boards, then spray
01:42paint the backing boards with black paint.
01:44To create a ledge inside the pipe for your light source, apply hot glue along the upper interior rim of
01:50the pipe and press a length of rope into place.
01:52Once cured, you can simply drop a wireless solar puck light right into the top, resting it securely on the
01:59rope ledge.
02:00Finally, apply a generous amount of hot glue to the mounted wooden blocks and press your drilled PVC pipe firmly
02:06onto them.
02:07Mount them on your exterior wall and enjoy your new ambient lighting whenever the sun goes down.
02:12Trendy ceramic vases are easy to break and carry huge price tags.
02:16Let's make our own!
02:17Start with PVC plumbing slip joints and trim off any raised ends using a bandsaw.
02:22Next, take a wooden dowel that matches the inner diameter of your pipes and cut it with a miter saw
02:28to make small wooden plugs,
02:29and insert them into the bottom of each pipe to act as a base.
02:32Now, arrange your pipe sections side by side at varying heights and join them together using a strong adhesive.
02:39Once the glue has set, wear gloves and spread paintable caulk over the entire surface to create an organic, textured
02:45feel similar to handmade ceramic.
02:47Once dry, your chic, shatterproof modern vase is ready to display.
02:52Desktop clutter can quickly overwhelm your workspace.
02:54To solve this, start with 1.5-inch PVC pipe and cut it into four 4-inch pieces.
03:00Make a straight cut on one end and a bevel cut on the other.
03:04You'll also want to cut a smaller 1.5-inch pipe into one 2-inch piece and two 5-inch
03:09pieces.
03:10Spray paint all your pipe sections with a few coats of white paint.
03:14Next, take a rectangular sheet of plywood and glue the 1.5-inch angled pipes onto the surface in two
03:20rows using strong construction adhesive.
03:22Measure and mark the center of the remaining open space, then use a drill bit to bore a shallow hole
03:27into the plywood, taking care not to drill all the way through.
03:30Squeeze some glue into the hole.
03:32Connect your two 5-inch pipes to a T-connector with the 2-inch pipe extending from the center,
03:37and insert the short end directly into the drilled hole to form a hanging bar.
03:42Flip the board over to attach a picture hanger and felt bumper pads to the back.
03:46Once dry, hang your organizer on the wall and fill the angled cups with your favorite pens, markers, and tools.
03:52Soggy pool towels and wet car mats end up thrown on the ground, creating a mess and drying slowly.
03:58Take a 1.5-inch PVC pipe and cut 11 pieces to 36 inches, 2 pieces to 15.5 inches,
04:05and your remaining scraps into small 3-inch connector pieces.
04:08Layer components out on a flat work surface and begin linking the crossbars and elbow connectors together.
04:14Push each joint together firmly, tapping the ends to make sure every pipe sinks completely into its fitting for a
04:20tight, rigid hold.
04:21Turn the assembled rack frame upside down and attach all the fittings together.
04:26Once assembled, take the rack outside and spray paint the entire frame with a sleek charcoal finish.
04:32Let it dry completely, and you have the perfect multi-purpose rack for airing out car floor mats or drying
04:38pool towels.
04:39Buying new holiday path lights every year gets expensive, and the flimsy plastic easily breaks in cold weather.
04:45Start by taking white PVC pipe and using a tape measure to divide each piece into four equal sections.
04:51Use a saw to cut the pipes down to size.
04:54To decorate, grab a roll of red duct tape, attach it at an angle near the top of the pipe,
04:58and wrap it diagonally all the way down the shaft to create a classic candy cane stripe.
05:04Next, head outside to your walkway and hammer simple wooden sticks or stakes directly into the ground where you want
05:09each post located.
05:11Slide your decorated PVC pipes directly over the top of the wood stakes,
05:15take flexible red pipe, and push the ends into the ground next to each stake.
05:20Place battery-operated ornaments in the top opening of each PVC candy cane post,
05:25turning them on at night for a magical, festive pathway.
05:29Full-sized outdoor Christmas tree displays are bulky to store and difficult to set up.
05:34To solve this, grab a 10-foot piece of 1-inch PVC pipe.
05:38Mark one end at a 45-degree angle and use a saw to cut a sharp point into the bottom
05:42so it can easily pierce the ground.
05:44On the opposite end, use a jigsaw to cut two deep, cross-patterned slits across the top rim.
05:50Pick a spot in your yard and push the pointed end firmly into the ground, tapping it with a hammer
05:55to drive it deep into the soil.
05:57Spray the entire pole with a single coat of green spray paint to help it blend into the grass.
06:02Next, take outdoor string lights and anchor the plug to the ground using a metal fabric stake.
06:07Drape the strand up to the top of the pole, rusting the wire securely inside one of your cut-top
06:13notches,
06:13then carry the strand back down to the ground and anchor it with another stake.
06:17Repeat this pattern in a circle around the pole until you form a complete, glowing tree silhouette.
06:23Giant, store-bought Halloween props are flimsy, expensive, and collapse under bad weather.
06:29Instead, start with a sheet of rigid insulation foam.
06:32Mark out four equal squares, score them with a utility knife, snap the foam along the line, and cut through
06:38the backing to separate the pieces.
06:40Apply construction adhesive evenly between each foam layer.
06:43Stack them up and place a heavy bucket on top while the glue cures.
06:47Once dry, carve the foam stack into a rounded spider body shape and create a smaller separate stack for the
06:53head.
06:53For the legs, cut 12-inch and 1-1⁄2-inch PVC pipe segments, linking them together with elbow fittings to
07:00form leg joints.
07:00Screw a plywood backing plate underneath your main foam body and drill pilot holes to attach the legs to the
07:07plywood.
07:07Connect the head segment onto the front of the body using wood dowels or popsicle sticks as joiners.
07:13Then reattach the lower leg extensions.
07:16Take the spider outside and apply a few heavy coats of glossy black spray paint over the entire frame.
07:22Once dry, place the spider in your bushes and finish it off by gluing large googly eyes to the front
07:27of the head.
07:29Plain plastic pumpkins look boring on a porch.
07:32Instead, start by painting artificial craft pumpkins with varying shades of orange and black to highlight their ridges.
07:38Then draw custom jack-o'-lantern faces on the front.
07:41Use a hot knife tool to smoothly cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth along the lines and paint the
07:47exposed foam edges black for depth.
07:49Next, use a hole saw attachment on your drill to bore a hole through both the top and bottom of
07:54each pumpkin.
07:55Slide a long piece of PVC pipe through the holes, alternating between pumpkins and short sections of green pool noodles
08:02to act as spacers.
08:04Glue artificial fall foliage onto the pool noodle sections using a hot glue gun to completely hide the gaps.
08:10To build the doorway frame, join your vertical pumpkin poles to a horizontal header pipe using 90-degree PVC elbow
08:18connectors.
08:18Anchor the bottom of your vertical poles into large decorative planters filled with plastic bags for weight.
08:24Cover the opening with Spanish moss and feed string lights up through the inside of the pumpkins to light up
08:31your entrance.
08:31Cover the mantel
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