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How to reuse an old ash tray.

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By leannec71
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Ash tray made by family member in 1972.
Ash tray made by family member in 1972.

Kick the smoking habit? Here is a way to reuse that old ash tray.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Unwanted ash tray.
  • Yard Garden.
  • Water.
  1. Step 1
    Toad in my green house.
    Toad in my green house.

    Wash the ash tray to get off any nicotine from the cigarettes.

  2. Step 2
    Another place the toads like.
    Another place the toads like.

    Find a shady place in the yard, garden or green house.

  3. Step 3
    This frog changes color.
    This frog changes color.

    Dig out a small place to put the ash tray down in.
    Make sure the top of the ash tray is even with the ground level so frogs and toads can get in easily.
    Or put some small stones for froggy to walk up to get in his little pool.

  4. Step 4
    Homemade by family member in 1971.
    Homemade by family member in 1971.

    If the ash tray is deep place a stone or two in the middle so froggy can sit in the water not have to swim.

Tips & Warnings
  • Having a bowl of water in the garden helps bring in beneficials like toads frogs and beneficial insects.
  • Place the ash tray or small bowl in a place where you are not going to step on it like in a corner or under a bush.

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DUSTYMILLS said

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on 5/24/2008 I have the perfect old ashtray for this! What a fun idea.........5 stars!

acole said

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on 5/23/2008 Oh, this is a very neat idea. Thanks!

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on 5/12/2008 Great idea:)

Dawnella66 said

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on 5/11/2008 I love this idea and what a great way to recycle ash trays!!!!

IcyCucky said

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on 5/3/2008 Love the idea! Such great uses! Thank you..

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