I garbage-picked this metal milk jug and gave it a makeover! It looks nice and fresh and creates a little coastal farmhouse feel to my decor.
Is that a thing? Coastal farmhouse?
Either way, I like the sound of it!
This was another post-hurricane find and it was a great find!
My sister, brother-in-law, and I went out and garbage-picked. I would say out of all of us, my brother-in-law had the best eye for finding stuff!
![Metal milk jug before makeover](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Metal-milk-jug-before-makeover-753x1024.jpg)
It wasn’t an antique and it wasn’t expensive…infact…the Made in China sticker was still on the bottom.
Just because something was inexpensive doesn’t mean it can’t be salvaged and upcycled!
So, I did!
Video Tutorial
Here is the quick video tutorial of the milk jug makeover! Be sure to watch! It’s short and I have a quick hack in there!
![Metal milk jug makeover coastal farmhouse decor youtube video DIY](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Metal-Milk-Jug-Makeover-youtube-thumbnail-1280-x-720-copy-1024x576.png)
Supplies
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DIrections
It’s time to give the milk jug a quick and easy refresh!
Step 1
I cleaned the milk jug. It needed a good scrubbing and there was surface rust on the bottom and the seams, so I made sure to get it nice and clean.
![Scrubbing the milk jug](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Scrubbing-the-milk-jug-646x1024.jpg)
Step 2
Because there was surface rust, I used the rusty metal primer to make sure it was properly prepped before painting. I sprayed it inside and out.
![Spraying the milk jug with Rust-Oleum rusty metal primer](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Spraying-the-milk-jug-with-Rust-Oleum-rusty-metal-primer-722x1024.jpg)
Step 3
I used a nice fresh aqua color and give it a refresh!
![Spray painting the milk jug aqua](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Spray-painting-the-milk-jug-aqua.jpg)
The Results
It could not have been easier and I love the way it looks. I don’t have a great story or deep appreciation for milk cans, but I love that it isn’t in a garbage dump and the new look just makes me happy!
![MIlk jug after makeover in an aqua color](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MIlk-jug-after-makeover-in-an-aqua-color-830x1024.jpg)
I love it by itself or with flowers in it! There is a quick flower hack in the video that you don’t want to miss!
![Milk Jug with flowers after the makeover](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Milk-Jug-with-flowers-after-the-makeover-768x1024.jpg)
Post Hurricane Projects
As I mentioned, I picked up a lot of beat up but great upcycle finds after the hurricane. Here are some I have tackled so far:
If you are more of a garage sale surfer than a garbage picker, you might enjoy this Key Coaster that I with keys I bought from a garage sale.
Milk Jug Finds
Maybe you don’t have a milk jug to makeover but love them! There are some grat finds so you can add them to your decor too!
Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™
Be sure to share it and PIN IT for later!
![Milk Jug Makeover Pinterest ping](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Milk-Jug-Makeover-Pinterest-Pin-2-683x1024.jpg)