Make Your Own Door Stop

We all have a door that that a door stop would work perfect with. I know we have several in our home that are on hinged springs that keep the door closed. So this will work out perfect when we are going in and out with groceries or when we want to let some fresh air in.

Start with a two liter bottle of soda and cut the top off. Add quick drying cement that you mix according to directions. Just add proper amount of water to the dry mix. When you have filled the soda bottle mold up about 3/4 of the way stop. Take a thick rope and make a loop and tie the ends with a knot. Sink the knotted end into the cement like this:

Allow the cement to dry  usually 24 hours. Cut the plastic soda bottle away and decorate to your liking. Acrylic paint or cheap spray paint can be used to make an art piece or make it blend in with your decor perfectly. A sturdy door stop that can hold a heavy door open.

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