A metal file cabinet is one of those utilitarian pieces that most people own, but few people decorate. In fact, that industrial design can drag down your room's decor. Invest some money and sweat equity into doing a metal file cabinet makeover, and add some interesting accessories that make the look stand out. more »

Old metal filing cabinets have the advantage of being well-built, capacious and nearly indestructible. On the down side, they are clunky, heavy and often unattractive. With a bit of work and some imagination, however, you can give those metal filing cabinets new life around your home. more »

A craftsman can only go as far with a project as his tools can take him. If your tools are in a state of disrepair, that won't be very far at all. Metal files are easily worn down when they are thrown into a tool box, as the little teeth will become damaged by constant contact with the other tools. Here's a way to take care of and store all of your files safely, so that they'll be usable for years to come. more »

If you've got an old metal filing cabinet lying around the office or home, it's probably just collecting dust. Give it some use and spice it up a little. There are numerous ways to give life to the old storage unit and make it appealing to the eye. more »

Most metal filing cabinets are an uninspiring gray or black color, leaving you as the consumer with few color options. However, because the cabinets are metal it is rather easy to refinish them and change the color to something more of your liking. This can give your home or work office more of your own character simply by adjusting the color and finish of your cabinet. more »

Old metal file cabinets are a total eyesore in the home. They should be used only at work! However, if you want a file cabinet to hold your home's paperwork, you can build this file cabinet very easily using a little ingenuity. This project is great for beginners. more »

Magnet crafts are great because they can be used to decorate refrigerators or metal filing cabinets. This snowman magnet craft can be saved with a families Christmas decorations and displayed year after year during the winter season. The magnet can also be given as a gift to a teacher or grandparent. more »

The key to finding an oil plug is to locate the oil pan on your car. Oil plugs are inserted into the lowest part of the pan in order to allow the oil to flow freely from it when performing routine oil changes or repairs. Placed on the lowest part of the pan allows the oil to rinse any metal filings created from the friction in the motor during operation. Some oil plugs may be magnetic to attract the metal filings to it. Before removing an oil plug, be sure to refer to the owner's manual for the correct location of the oil pan. Some vehicles have an automatic transmission pan with a similar looking drain plug. more »

You may have an old file cabinet that's still in working shape, but doesn't look good. Or maybe you just want a new look in your home office. There's no need to buy a new file cabinent. It's very simple to repaint the old one. more »