12 Ways to Upcycle Old Watering Cans

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Watering cans are so quaint and charming that they’re difficult to get rid of, even if a hose is faster and easier. Even if they’re old, leaky and rusted it adds to their charm instead of taking away from it. Fortunately, there are at least a dozen ways you can repurpose an abandoned yet lovable watering can, besides letting it be a home for cobwebs and spiders.

Don’t worry, if you like any of these ideas enough that you go out and buy some new watering cans just to do them, we won’t tell a soul.

How to Upcycle Old Watering Cans

1. Portable Signpost

watering can sign
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2. Birdhouses

Watering Can Birdhouse
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watering can birdhouse
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3. Shower Head

watering can shower
The Cozy Old Farmhouse

4. Flower Vases, e.g. Table Centerpieces

watering can wedding vase
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watering can vase
Melogranoantico

5. Fountains and Waterfalls

watering can waterfall fountain
Small Rooms
watering can fountain
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6. Garden Statues

Magical Watering Can
Magical Watering Can by Heidi Easton-Pichler

7. Part of a Spring Display

watering can spring display
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8. Table Lamp

watering can lamp
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9. Makeshift Rain Barrel or Water Butt

watering can rain barrel
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10. Small Christmas Tree Stand

watering can Christmas tree
Shabby Story

11. Hanging Vases

hanging watering cans
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hanging watering can vase
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12. Picturesque Plant Pot

watering can planter
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Which of these ways to epicycle old watering cans is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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