She Turns An Old Chicken Feeder Into The Cutest Utensil Holder For Your Kitchen
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Giving your kitchen more personality and making it feel unique to you can be tricky, as kitchen spaces require a lot of functionality. We can all fall into the trap of buying the same old accessories and storage to house our kitchen items, but if you're creative enough, there are always alternative options that feel a little more fun and inspired. Rather than opting for a standard pot to house your kitchen utensils, why not try transforming an old chicken feeder into a hanging utensil rail? It's an easy utensil organizing hack that doesn't take up counter space.
What's great about this kitchen utensil DIY project is that it is super simple and doesn't take much time at all. All you're going to need is a trough-style chicken feeder, some heavy-duty double-sided mounting tape, a spirit level, and the utensils you wish to hang. If you already have an old chicken feeder at home that no longer has a use, then that's great. Just make sure to thoroughly clean and dry it before bringing it into your kitchen. However, you may also find one at a thrift store or an outdoor reclamation yard. The important thing is to find a design with openings along the top, which you'll use to hold the utensils.
How to create your own chicken feeder utensil holder
Once you have sourced your trough-style chicken feeder, you need to decide where you're going to hang it. Be inspired by the TikTok video below and consider displaying it on the backsplash near your cooking area, so you can easily grab your utensils while you're cooking. Or, if you have a certain area in your kitchen where you like to prep or serve food, that might be better suited. Cut your double-sided mounting tape to size and attach it to the back of the feeder. Make sure the tape is rated to hold the combined weight of the feeder and utensils and is compatible with your backsplash material. Grab your spirit level and place it on top of the feeder while you're sticking it to the wall. This way, you'll know if it's level before it becomes totally stuck. Lastly, place your utensils into the openings and there you have it: a rustic, farmhouse-style utensil storage holder.
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Most chicken feeders are made out of galvanized steel or aluminum because of their weather-proof and hardwearing properties, and if you're a fan of rustic interiors then you'll likely find this finish quite appealing. However, if your kitchen is more polished and refined in style, then you may wish to paint it. Make sure to use a metal primer, like this COATEZ 2-in-1 Rust Converter & Metal Primer from Amazon, so the metal paint you choose to go on top of it will stand the test of time.