Annerley Kerbside Collection: Easy Upcycling Projects To Inspire You To DIY

Attention, Annerley residents!  Brisbane’s kerbside collection is back and it’s Annerley’s turn on 18 April 2022. There’s still time to sort out your items, but before you put things on the kerb, consider checking out these easy upcycling projects first. 

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Planter from Washing Machine Drum

Take the old drum outside for your plants! Simply drill holes on the rim to allow drainage. Once you’re done, you can give it a new look by painting with a coat of oil-based primer and an oil-based gloss with the color of choice. If you need some help, here’s an instruction on how to turn that old washing machine drum into a planter. 

Bike rim wall art

Want to decorate a bare wall? Repurpose your old bike rims by painting it and hanging it on a wall. A touch of paint can already transform used and unwanted rims. 

Message board from old window

If you’ve got a vintage window frame, don’t throw that one out! Get some chicken wire and cut it to the size of your window. Once done, coat it with some spray paint and use clothespins to hold your items in place. You can find the full instructions here. 

Repurposed TV

Instead of throwing away a TV with a broken flat screen, Youtuber MrScaramouche gave it a second chance by turning it into a wall art. You can watch the full instruction video here. 

Tray from old frames

There are so many things you can do with an old frame, including a tray for your fruits. Some frames only need a little cleaning but you can get a bit creative and spruce it up by coating it with paint. 

European-style bench from old chairs

If your chairs are falling apart, it’s so easy to just get rid of them. But you can give it a second chance at life by turning it into a french-styled bench. Here’s a tutorial on how to make one. 

Piano

Remove all the keys, strings, and harp from your old piano to repurpose it into a bar/drinks cabinet. See the full instructions on how to make one. 

Brisbane City Council runs regular reuse and upcycle workshops and demonstrations to help you learn new skills and get you started. You can visit BCC’s website to find upcoming events near you.