PVC pipe might not seem very versatile but you’d be very mistaken! In fact, this simple material is a total game-changer in the home. From organization to gardening to home projects – PVC pipe is your new best friend.
So, don’t toss out any old PVC pipe, and be sure to pick up some new pieces the next time you’re at the hardware store because you’ll ALWAYS want to have PVC pipe handy. Keep reading to see why.
Here are 50+ ways PVC pipe can transform your home:
1) Wine Rack
A favorite in the DIY world, it seems that everyone is building their own wine rack these days. This one was crafted by Martha Stewart and her incredible DIY team. Again, this is a little complex, but with a hacksaw and some acetone, this could be in your home! Check out the full directions here.
There are a lot of ideas on this site about farming/hydroponics and utilizing PVC to get it done that are all great, including a wall of succulents and tubes to grow strawberries! Fab Art DIY has a whole list of great ways to utilize minimum space to create a fruitful garden! Check it out here.
Some people spend hundreds of dollars on a playhouse for their kids who will ultimately destroy it. Might as well make one yourself for well under $50. Learn how here.
Curtain rods are surprisingly expensive, and if you’re looking for an alternative, PVC pipe might just be the way for you. There isn’t specific directions for this, but check out how 7 Layer Studio made it work for their own home here.
This one is definitely a little bit more complex than some of the others on the list, but it’s absolutely perfect for those looking to add an industrial vibe to their living space. With beautifully stained wood and perfectly matched in color and style with the PVC pipe, no one will know how cheap this was to put together. The full instructions can be found here.
If you’re in need of a bookshelf, this one is just for you! Simple and adaptable, this is an easy way to make the bookshelf of your dream with ease. Find out how here.
Kids furniture can seem trivial at times. They grow so fast and soon enough, they’ll be grown out of all of their expensive items. Instead, it might make more sense to make a kids table out of some PVC pipe. Simple and easy, this one is guaranteed to be a favorite for parents out there looking to save some money while still keeping their children’s room in style. Check it out here.
This is absolutely perfect for anyone who hates tilting their head down to stare at screens throughout the day. Plus, these are stylish and perfect for the minimalist in your home! Check out the full details here.
The toolshed can be a messy place but it turns out that with a little PVC pipe this can be easily resolved! This one is perfect for anyone with a lot of tools that need a little reorganizing. Check it out here.
Inspired by Ikea, this one is a cheaper method to getting an industrial style lamp in your home. With a little pipe and concrete, this is perfect for anyone looking to have a new desk lamp in their home. Directions for the lamp can be found here.
If the average shower is beneath you, this is a great way to make a luxury shower for about 60 dollars. Check out how to make this strange concoction here.
Unless you have a large walk-in closest, there’s not a lot of space available for clothes in the average home. Luckily, with a little bit of PVC pipe, you can create a minimalistic addition that’ll make your room look chic while providing space. The website this was created on is based in Finland, so it’s a little hard to decipher, but with a little Google Translate, this can be yours. Read the directions here.
If you have a lot of children that need a place to put their bikes, consider this bike rack. Cheap, durable, and surprisingly strong, this one has got everything you need to organize your garage space. Directions can be found here.
Create your fantasy canopy bed inexpensively with PVC pipe. This was made for under $30. You’d pay triple that at the very least if you bought it at the store. Learn how to make it here.
This project uses smaller pieces of PVC pipe. Cut up some pieces of PVC pipe and use velcro to adhere it to the inside of your cabinets for convenience.
This is another DIY project you can pass off as a gift for a child in your life. Why spend the money when they’ll go crazy over this! Learn how here.
Use PVC pipes to organizer your drawers. Select PVC pipe that has thinner walls so they’re be easier to cut. Measure the height of your drawers and cut slices of pipe to fit your drawers.
Use some PVC pipe to create a convenient holder for your ribbons. It will make it a lot easier to use and prevent it from getting tangled. Learn how to make one here.
Cut smaller pieces of PVC pipe on an angle and screw them to a wall. You can keep things like screwdrivers, hammers, and other small tools inside of them. You can find a tutorial here.
Keep your curling iron easily accessible and out of sight by screwing small PVC pieces to the inside of your bathroom cabinet. This will prevent the cord from getting tangled too.
You can make a customized baby gate from PVC pipe. It will be nice and strong and you can make one for less than half the price that you would buy it in the store. You’ll find a tutorial here.
Just because you’re camping in the backyard doesn’t mean you can’t watch a good movie. Just create an iPad holder/mount from PVC pipe. Learn how to make one here.
Lay down large pieces of PVC pipe to help roll large and heavy objects. Boulders, sheds, playhouses, and other awkwardly big items can be sat on top of the pipes – and rolled! Here’s more info.
Maybe you’re going camping, BBQing, or moving from one home to another. Protect yourself from sharp knife blades by making PVC pipe knife holders. Here’s how to make them.
Have a little fun with the kiddos and build a PVC pipe slingshot! Of course, you’ll probably want to make sure this toy is constantly supervised. Here’s how to make one.
We’ve obviously seen how handy PVC pipes can be for organizing – and here’s just another example of that! Store your fishing poles with this easy project.
Save yourself hundreds of dollars and build your own roof rack! Perfect for kayaks, canoes, snowboards. skis, or whatever else you’d store on top of your car. Here’s how.
55 reasons that PVC Piping is the ultimate building material
Ashley Brewer
11.06.20
PVC pipe might not seem very versatile but you’d be very mistaken! In fact, this simple material is a total game-changer in the home. From organization to gardening to home projects – PVC pipe is your new best friend.
So, don’t toss out any old PVC pipe, and be sure to pick up some new pieces the next time you’re at the hardware store because you’ll ALWAYS want to have PVC pipe handy. Keep reading to see why.
Here are 50+ ways PVC pipe can transform your home:
