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18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

Every year new types of skis are released.

Lighter, faster, more manageable...

There's always a good reason to buy a new pair!

As a result, many old pairs of skis end up in attics and cellars...

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

Fortunately, there are ingenious solutions to recycle old skis and give them a new life.

Here are 18 ways to recycle your old skis and give them a second chance. Watch:

1. In clothes display

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

To make a recycled ski clothing display rack, you need 3 skis, a threaded rod (40cm × diam:2cm), 2 end nuts of the same diameter, 4 sets of threaded rods (4 cm × diam:6 mm), 8 nuts of the same diameter and a drill to make holes in the skis

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

This clothing rack was spotted in a store in New York. If you don't have such nice skis, you can also paint them by spraying paint on them. The monochrome effect will be very trendy.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

You can see above, how the skis are joined by the threaded rod and the nuts.

2. In a vintage coat rack

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

This coat rack was made from wooden skis, giving it a vintage look. As you can see, hooks have been added to the top and the bottom has been reinforced.

3. In seat

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

Here is another idea for recycled skis:a seat! This seat is made entirely of recycled skis.

4. Bench

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

5. In a chair

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

Other versions in recycled skis often have a solid base like uprights from old benches or chairs. Of course, using old surfboards works great too!

6. On a coat rack

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

To make a coat rack from an old ski, you need to drill a few holes and put such wooden or metal hooks on it.

7. On shelves

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

You can recycle your old skis by making a shelf. You will only need shelf brackets such as these.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

8. In an Adirondack chair

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

The shape of the skis is ideal for creating an Adirondack chair.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

In addition to the 3 pairs of skis needed to make this chair, you will need pieces of wood for the construction of the base. Watch this video to build your Adirondack chair.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

You can even add a nice little footstool;)

9. In bottle holder

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

10. As a coffee table

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

11. In towel rack

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

12. As a garden fence

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

13. In mailbox

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

14. As a stool

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

15. In lamps

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

16. At the head of the bed

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

17. In log holder

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

18. As a chandelier

18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.