PVC pipes, they are everywhere and pretty inexpensive, AND they make a great item for some DIY projects. Please note that these are not MY ideas, I am piggybacking off of other sites because they are awesome!
PVC Chicken Feeder: From http://www.instructables.com/
What you need:
-3” diameter pipe: 20 inches long. Or more. Or less.
-3” diameter pipe: 6 inches long
-3” diameter pipe: 3 inches long
-45-degree “Y” connector
-Teo 3” PVC caps
-Hacksaw
-PVC cement
See the step by step on how to build this at: http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Chicken-Feeder/?ALLSTEPS
Bottle Rocket Launc
her! From http://craftyourself.com/
What you need:
- 3 feet – 3/4″ PIPE
- 2.5 FEET – 1/2″ PIPE
- 2 – PVC TEES 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″
- 1 – PVC TEE 1/2″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″
- 1 – 90 DEGREE PVC ELBOW 3/4″ to 1/2″
- 3 – PVC CAPS
- 1- Bottle water-resistant blue glue
- Air compressor
See the step by step on how to build this at:
http://craftyourself.com/2012/05/bottle-rocket-launcher-using-pvc-pipe/
Toothbrush holders: From http://www.craftingintherain.com/
What you need:
- 1-inch pipe
- PVC pipe end caps (one for each holder)(http://www.ruralking.com/cap-sch40-pvc-1-slip.html )
- command hooks
- vinyl or stickers
- PVC pipe cutter
- drill (drill press is even better)
Cut pipe into 4.25-inch sections.
See the step by step on how to build this at:
http://www.craftingintherain.com/2013/02/pvc-pipe-toothbrush-holders.html
Hair Dryer and Straightener Organizer: From http://tillthensmileoften.com/
What you need:
- Pipe – Shape Size: 3x3x2. (http://www.ruralking.com/wye-dwv-2-45-degree.html)
- Spray paint or other decorating supplies
- Wood screws – 10 x 3/4 if attaching to a cabinet (http://www.ruralking.com/screws-wood-12-x-1-1-4-18-pk-sbl.html )
See the step by step on how to build this at:
http://tillthensmileoften.com/saw-it-pinned-it-did-it-hair-dryer-and-straightner-organizer/