Use a box cutter (or scissors or a knife) to poke drainage holes in the bottom. They don’t have to be big, but aim for four ...

After you've enjoyed the last of the milk, don't just toss that jug in recycling bin! There are lots of ways to upcycle this ...

FAQ Do DIY planters need drainage holes? Yes, all planters need drainage holes to allow excess water to escape, preventing ...

Plastic Jugs Those plastic milk jugs can be cut and used as planters. Try hanging them from a fence with wire coat hangers, as shown here. To read about the project, click here.

Plastic milk jugs make great mini-greenhouses or planters. If you leave the neck of the jug on, it's a mini-greenhouse. If you cut off the handle and neck of the bottle, you have a planter in ...

Milk jugs are commonly made with HDPE. HDPE is a petroleum-based plastic with a high strength-to-density ratio. It’s easy to recycle, which makes it perfect for this type of project.