Upcycle A Ceiling Light Into A One-Of-A-Kind Bird Feeder

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Flush-mount dome lights: They are found in every rental property, and in the hallways and closets of every home, from the historic to the new-build. They are more commonly referred to as "boob lights," thanks to a very keen resemblance to certain female anatomy. Even though flush-mount domes are the most commonly used type of light fixture, they are roundly hated by homeowners and designers alike. 

You may have a few dreaded flush-mount dome lights knocking around after finally replacing them with something more modern. There's an incredibly easy way to upcycle the lights into a high-class bird feeder. Yes, as lights they are hideous, but as a bird feeder — simply stunning. The best part is, this doesn't require any complicated DIY steps — it's just a simple repurposing. Because dome fixtures already have holes along the base for screws, all you have to do is purchase a Planter Pot Chain from Dollar Tree and hook it through the holes. Fill it with bird seed, hang it up, and you're done! If you don't have any unused dome lights but love this bird feeder idea, check secondhand shops. They are commonly donated and easy to find at thrift stores or yard sales for cheap. 

You can use a generic ceiling dome light as-is for this project to create a beautiful and unexpected hanging glass feeder. You can also spruce it up with some paint. If hanging on your front porch, paint it the same color as your home's trim, or help it blend into natural surroundings with a brown or green hue. To paint your dome light, you'll want to use a product like Colorful Acrylic Glass Paint, or something similar meant for glass or ceramics. 

Once you've finished your bird feeder hack, it's time to find a good place to hang it. The best place to hang a bird feeder in your yard is around 10 feet from natural cover like a tree or bush. It provides birds close shelter if they sense predators, but isn't close enough for those predators (or hungry squirrels) to pounce directly from the shelter onto the feeder. 

You could also use this hanging feeder as a planter or bird bath. This hack would make an excellent planter, however, use caution if converting from a feeder to a bird bath. There are crucial things to consider before DIYing a bird bath for your yard, including the material and size.