Wheelbarrows can be found anywhere. But what’s tricky is trying to find a way to reuse an old, rusty, seemingly useless wheelbarrow. What we want to share and show you today and is that this rusty ol’ piece of junk can be transformed into something very cool and very practical for the outdoors (and some indoor ideas) and give your wheelbarrow a makeover and a new purpose.
What we love about wheelbarrows is that the good old classic metal ones will last for decades. They seem to be worthless in some sense, but they use to be very well made (and some today still are) and so it really would be a waste to send it to the junkyard.
After researching this topic, we were shocked at all of the amazing and creative ideas that people have had regarding reuse of wheelbarrows. We’ve rounded up these brilliant ideas below. Just click on the name for the full project.
Wheel Barrow Derby Car @ Rat Rod Bikes
Wheel Barrel Fire Pit @Funky Junk Interiors
Wheelbarrow Coffee Table @ Funky Junk Interiors
Wheelbarrow in-ground Fire Pit @Little Rider Baby
Secret Garden Fairy Garden @theseasonalhome
Water Fountain Wheel Barrow DIY Idea @motherearthliving
Wheelbarrow Thanksgiving/Autumn Yard Decor @bystephanielynn
Repurposed Wheelbarrow Address Sign @diyinspired
Recycled Wheel Barrel Portable Planter @ BHG
Turn a Wheel Barrow in to Recycled Yard Art
Rusty Wheelbarrow Planter @mywesternheart
Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden @The Whoot
Recycle a Pallet and a Wheelbarrow base for a firewood hauler @The Homestead Boards FB
Wheelbarrow Fire Pit @misseffiesdiary
Rusty Wheelbarrow Water Fountain @Pinterest
Sand and Water Play Wheelbarrow @happyhooligans
Wheelbarrow Lounge Chair @Pinterest
There you have it! What do you think of these ideas? I love the lounge chair, portable planters, fountains…they are all just so creative and beautiful!
Gary
The coffee table idea seems cool but I feel like things would get caught on the handles a lot when people walk by. I guess you’d just have to place it accordingly.
The fire pit idea is cool too, especially if the wheelbarrow is rusty and broken.
Sharon Johnson
The design would be better if the table top extended to the end of the handles. There are better examples online, but I can’t link them here.
Stefani
The photo of the wheelbarrow with the chickens painted on it is my Aunt Susan’s art!
Bill
great ideas for old wheel barrell
Mikeforr
Most of these ideas are superficial, unattractive and impractical. I wonder how many you have built and placed yourselves. Really bad advice. Stop it.
katana
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