Are you tired of watching that old scrap metal pile up in the garage or gather rust in the backyard? Metalico Rochester in Rochester, NY, knows that a pile of scrap metal can be an eyesore, which is why they’ve gathered a few tips on how to turn it into a fun, do-it-yourself project.

Before tossing out your old metal items, here are a few DIY projects to try:

• Wire Hanger Sculptures: If you’ve got an excess of wires or clothes hangers that you don’t know what to do with, try your hand at creating a wire hanger sculpture. Making a wire sculpture can be a great way to repurpose your old scrap metal; it’s also a great arts and crafts project for the kids.
• Yard Ornaments: One of the easiest and most popular ways to repurpose your scrap metal is by turning it into yard ornaments. Try making an herb garden out of used auto parts, or fashion a bird feeder inside a hollowed out muffler. You can even paint such ornaments to make them look like they’re not even made of scrap metal at all.
• Furniture: Have you been wanting to breathe a little life into your living room or guest bedroom with some more modern fixtures? Well, adding a little metal to your furniture might be just the thing. Whether you want to build a funky light fixture or a table with a steel top, the possibilities are endless.

For more helpful DIY scrap metal projects, contact the metal recycling professionals from Metalico Rochester today at (585) 436-0713, or visit them online for a complete list of services.