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Kimberly Melamed, contributor

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I am expecially fond of the funky old oil cans with the bendable spouts. I have this collection poised by the front door to welcome visitors. They just add such a sense of fun, visitors can't help but smile when they see them.

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For some odd reason, I have always been drawn to metal things. Every flea market, tag sale, and whatnot I seem to find the grungiest old metal oil can or chicken feeder/waterer for sale. I bring them home and it's straight to the outdoor washtub for a soaking in water and Krud Kutter. I am always amazed at how beautifully they turn out.

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4theloveofJUNK writes: I too am attracted to the ugliest metal containers! ha...hubby never understands and always says "what the heck ya gonna do with that?" Can't wait to try Krud Kutter!

Hugs!
Tracey
polkadotsandpicketfences.com Posted: 9:55 am on October 7th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Hi Gretchen,

You can get Krud Kutter at most hardware stores. I get mine at Home Depot and Lowe's.

Thanks for asking,
Kimberly Posted: 12:18 pm on September 17th

MimiToria writes: Cute display, and love the old cans. Any advice as to where to buy "Krud Kutter?" Posted: 8:00 pm on September 15th

italianpeasant writes: great display, i thought i was the only one hogging metal cans!i don't overly clean mine, i just paint! Posted: 6:35 pm on September 2nd

TheBlessedNest writes: I've also never heard of Krud Kutter--thanks for the tip! Very cool oil cans :)

Stacey Posted: 12:19 pm on September 2nd

CottageElements writes: Your collection is great! I love old chicken or turkey feeders, watering cans (have about 8), etc. I even have a barn cupola. I've never heard of Krud Kutter before. Could have saved myself a lot of work! Some of them were pretty grundgy when I found them!

Lani Posted: 11:08 pm on September 1st

Junkyard_Jennifer writes: I love anything old and metal. I'm going to have to try Krud Kutter. I tend to use a myriad other things, with plenty of elbow grease.

These look great!

~ Jennifer Posted: 6:33 pm on September 1st

kopykatkim writes: I have some of the same cans and use them as you have. Thanks for the picture and passing on of the fun in junk. Posted: 6:21 pm on September 1st

suewhitney writes: Pretty. pretty. Who would have thunk it from greasy oil cans? Looks like we visited the same grocery store. Ha! Good minds think alike.

S. Posted: 10:35 am on September 1st

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