7 Outrageous Ways to Reuse Broken Windows

September 30th, 2009 | Category: DIY

What happens to your trusty old windows after you get them replaced (or some punk kid smashes one in with a water balloon)? Fear not - the rickety frames and panes can still serve a greater purpose, just as the creative do-it-yourselfers, artists and craftsmen have shown below. Welcome to the world of inventive upcycling. Here are 7 creative ideas for your broken windows. Have an artsy day! #1 - Garden Perfect Windows can serve both decorative and practical functions. On the left, that cottage-style “window box” hangs from a cheerfully colored shed wall to spruce it up. And on the right, another gardener used three

windows as a visual divider within her vegetables and hostas. You can do that by de-paning the windows and connecting them with a 2×4 on the top and bottom. Hang ornamental crystals and beads in the openings. (more…) Please bookmark and share