Don't Throw Out An Old Coffee Can Without Trying This Simple Hack - Tasting Table

"If you're looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the kitchen, while connecting to nature right in your own backyard, look no further than an old coffee canister. Instead of throwing out an old coffee can, repurpose it into a bird feeder. Trying this simple DIY bird-feeder hack requires only a coffee can, scissors or the sharp metallic end of a bottle opener, and some sturdy wire or string - and the result is as sustainably-minded as it is clever."

"You can make a DIY bird feeder with an array of repurposed kitchen items like muffin tins, cardboard packaging, and even bundt pans. But coffee canisters work particularly well since they come complete with a lid - which makes for ideal feed storage and insulation. Just remember to suspend your bird feeder or tie it down, so squirrels and other critters don't have easy access to the snacking party."

An empty, well-cleaned, dry coffee can can be repurposed into a suspended bird feeder by creating feeding openings and drainage holes, filling with seeds, and hanging from a tree or elevated surface. Use scissors or the sharp metallic end of a bottle opener to make access holes in the base and add top holes for string; alternatively cut an opening in the lid and small drainage holes in the base. Make openings large enough for birds but small enough to prevent seed loss and pest entry. Tin canisters should be placed in shade to avoid overheating; secure or tie down the feeder to deter squirrels.

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