Tuna cans, don’t throw them away: did you know that they are worth their weight in gold in the home? There is a really super simple technique that will change your life. Here’s how to reuse them intelligently.
How many times have you found yourself throwing away dozens of tuna cans? Wait until you do it next time. We explain how to reuse them: they are really precious for your home.
Tuna cans: why you shouldn’t throw them away
Tuna is one of the most consumed foods by Italians and beyond. This fish, rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, also recommended by nutritionists, is a panacea for the body. What better convenience than being able to do good to our body simply by buying practical cans that allow us to have a quick and healthy meal?
Every day, millions of Italians buy canned tuna, even making quite large stocks to put in the pantry. After consuming this food, the first thing you will surely do too is to throw away the tin can that contained the tuna.
Be careful to do it next time. Do you know that you could reuse it intelligently? Empty tuna cans are a valuable resource for your home . Are you wondering how they can be useful? We’ll tell you right away. Read on so you don’t miss out on super cute and super useful ideas.
How to reuse empty tuna cans
Every day we find ourselves throwing away many empty tuna cans . On the other hand, you must be thinking: why shouldn’t I do this? What can they do for me? Nothing, the answer of many. In fact, we tell you that they can become a really valuable asset for your home.
Do you know how you could use them intelligently? We’ll tell you right away. So wait before throwing them in the trash. The ideas that we will give you in a moment will amaze you.
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First of all, did you know that you can make plant pots from empty tuna cans? Yes, you read that right. The process is also quite simple. You will just need some clothespins to make your pot even cuter.
Obviously, you will need small plants like succulents or miniature cacti that fit perfectly into the tuna can. Clip the clothespins around the can and voila, you will have a beautiful jar!
But with tuna cans, you can also make pretty candle holders. The procedure is the same as for jars, so you will need to use the clothespins that you will place inside the empty can, then insert a candle by placing it inside a glass so that the flame does not damage the can or the wood a few clothespins.
Did you know that empty tuna cans can also be useful in the kitchen? Thanks to their small but perfect size, they can become molds for individual portion flans or to make delicious sweets. Of course, always wash them well before use and remove any outer shell. You can also use them as pudding molds.
What if we told you that you can also make curious and cute crafts for children with tin cans? An idea? A rattle to hang on the crib or even in front of the doors!
Get yourself many empty tin cans that you will wash and decorate as you wish. Pierce them and pass a hemp thread or a strong rope through them and hang them on a support that you can then place wherever you like: the rustling of the wind will make them touch and play.
And if you are even more skilled and experienced in manual work, you can also use tuna cans to make a wall clock. In this case you will also need to get a hand mechanism that you will position, after carefully drilling if necessary, in the empty can. So, see how many cool ideas you can make just by saving empty tuna cans?
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