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We recently replaced our huge drafty conventional fireplace with an energy efficient gas insert, and the chimney cap was replaced with a vent. My husband was taking his usual relaxed "throw it away when I can get to it" attitude with the chimney cap, and I was scooting it to a more hidden spot when I flipped it over and realized it would make a great container, as it is about 20" square, the bottom is solid metal and the wire mesh sides about 10" high. I cut pockets in the mesh, husband drilled holes in the bottom, I put in potting soil and planted impatiens and ivy in the side holes and dracaena and begonias in the top. It is beautiful, and I'm proudest of my cheapness, a.k.a. recycling.
