Cinder Blocks Are A DIYer’s Best Friend And These 19 Surprising Projects Prove It!

The humble cinder block… is there anything they can’t do? “These aren’t cinder blocks!” Okay wise guy, if you want to get technical, these are actually concrete blocks rather than cinder blocks but you get the idea and I’m going to keep calling them cinder blocks.

Anyway, I had no idea that these things could be used for pretty much a billion different things. Furniture, home decor, a cooking appliance… these things really are a DIYers dream come true. Who would have thought?

Check out all these incredibly inspiring ideas that will look stunning in your home. They are definite conversation starters! Which one is your favourite?

1. Need seasonal decoration? Make a glowing scultpure using blocks and tea lights!

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2. Need a charcoal grill? BOOM! There you go!

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3. How about sitting around your new fire pit and roasting some marshmallows?

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4. Make a bench using cinder blocks and some lumber.

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5. Maybe you need some planters?

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6. Firewood storage solution!

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7. Section off and protect your garden!

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8. Check out this staircase!

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9. A raised garden bed can really transform the look of your garden!

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10. Make yourself a stylish, modern desk!

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11. Some gorgeous contrast for your sleek technology?

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12. A bed platform with plenty of storage space!

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13.  These bookcases are beautiful!

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14. Keep your root cellar organized on the cheap!

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15. Let the birds have a cool place to hang out!

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16. Need somewhere sturdy to put your fish tank? Heavy cinder blocks will do the trick!

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17. Paint your cinder blocks and make some really eye-catching furniture!

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18. I LOVE this side table!

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19. Need more storage? You just need cinder blocks and a basic shelf!

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Source: JustDIY

It goes to show that with a little creativity, you can take advantage of the lowly cinder block and create some pretty spectacular things. Whether you’re a DIYer or not, there are more than enough ideas here for you to be inspired!


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