Everyone once had old televisions, such large, tube, with a convex screen and in most cases black and white. Many have already thrown them into the trash for a long time or dismantled them for spare parts, while for some they are still stored somewhere in the barn. It would be nice if such a TV would bring at least some benefit, but not take up space and collect dust. In today's article, we’ll talk about some cool ideas on what you can do from an old TV. It will be interesting!
Aquarium
So, the first craft that will be discussed is an aquarium from the TV. Do not be surprised or think that this is some kind of joke, no, everything is serious here. In addition, the aquarium is very popular among crafts from the TV. Just write in the search engine "what can be done from the old TV", as soon as the aquarium is the first proposed option.
What will need to be done to make it work? Yes, in general, there is nothing particularly complicated here.
First you need to very carefully remove all the insides of the TV, they will no longer be needed. Ideally, only the housing should remain. The back wall (cover) also needs to be removed.
The next step - you need to choose a ready-made aquarium in the store that is suitable for size, which fits inside the TV. For greater beauty, the aquarium can be pasted with a film with a marine theme. So it will look more interesting.
Now you need to unfasten the upper part of the body and make it either completely removable so that the fish can be fed, or attach loops to it so that a folding design is obtained. Also from the bottom of the lid you need to screw the lamp, which will serve as a source of light for the fish.
Actually, almost everything is ready. We place the aquarium inside the case, in front we insert the frame that covered the screen, fill in the water, start the fish, lower the lid and connect the lamp. Voila!
Mini bar
The next thing you can do from an old TV is a minibar. Not everyone in the house or apartment has their own personal bar for one simple reason - there is no place. However, if you have an old TV at hand, then this problem will quickly be solved.
The procedure here is this:
- All "entrails" are pulled out and removed.
- If a plastic cover is installed at the back, it is recommended to remove it, and instead, screw a piece of panel plywood or fiberboard to the body.
- Inside the walls of the future mini-bar for beauty, it is recommended to stick some self-adhesive film. Also, some users prefer to make a small backlight of LED lamps inside the case.
- In general, the main work is completed and already at this stage, you can start filling the minibar. If you wish, you can improve this household item and make a front hinged lid that would cover the booze containers from prying eyes. In addition, some users devote a lot of time to decorating the TV cabinet exterior to get something very original and beautiful. But here a lot depends on desire and imagination.
Move on.
House for the cat
What can be done from the old TV yet? How about a house for your beloved pet? A tailed friend will be very happy with such a gift.
The house is quite simple. To begin with, the entire "filling" and the picture tube of the TV are removed. Only the housing should remain. The rear wall, if made of plastic, is replaced by a fiberboard sheet.
Further, to make the house look more beautiful, the inner walls are glued either with pieces of wallpaper or with a self-adhesive film. The final touch - we lay the litter for the cat so that he sleeps more comfortably. Done!
Locker
A small and tidy cabinet is what you can do with the old TV yet. This craft will not take up much space in the interior and will look very harmonious, giving some zest.
The cabinet is made according to the principle similar to previous crafts. First, the "insides" are removed, then, if necessary, the back wall changes. The next stage - shelves are installed inside the cabinet so that small items, books or anything else can be placed on them. You can, of course, do without shelves, here already who has what wishes.
After the case is ready, you can start decorating. Here, too, much depends on imagination and wishes. Some simply paint everything in one color, some make the cabinet a multi-colored one, someone completely glues the walls with film and wallpaper.
The final stage - we put the locker where it will stand and fill it.
Flower bed
Continuing the theme of "what can be done with the old lamp TV," one cannot but note such usefulness as a flower bed. Yes, an old TV may well become a decoration of a garden or flower garden.
The flowerbed can be done in many ways. The easiest way is to pull out the entire “stuffing” from the TV, put the case on the back wall, pour earth into the box and sow flower seeds there. You can also immediately transplant a flower there and not wait until the seeds sprout.
Another way to make a flower bed, which is slightly different from the previous one. The TV is also cleaned of all “entrails”, the back wall is removed, it is painted in some bright color, after which, the earth is poured inside, and flowers are planted there. This flowerbed will look especially beautiful with plants that grow greatly and branch abundantly. Also, such a flowerbed can be suspended and get an even more interesting result.
Bedside table
The next thing you can do from your old TV with your own hands is a nightstand. This simple but at the same time useful piece of furniture is simple and effortless.
The principle here is somewhat similar to the cabinet. First, the case is prepared, partitions are exposed, you can even try to make a small drawer. After that, the bedside table is painted in the desired color and, in principle, it can be used.
However, if you go to a hardware store and buy several different foam moldings there, then from an ordinary simple bedside table you can completely make an interior item in a classic style.
Photography lamp
Well, and the last craft. Here we will focus not on a simple tube TV, but on an old device with a flat but broken screen. Surely someone at home is. Many people think that if a flat-screen TV crashes, you just need to throw it away, but in vain. Now we will tell you what you can do from the old Samsung TV, Sony, LG and other brands with a broken flat screen.
It's about a lamp for taking pictures. Probably everyone saw such lamps in a shop.
Here's what you need to do:
- We disassemble the TV.
- Disconnect the broken screen.
- We collect the TV back, plug it into a wall outlet and enjoy the finished craft. If desired, it will be possible to construct a kind of mount so that the “lamp” can be installed as needed.
Watch a helpful video that shows how this lamp is made.