If you are wondering what to do with that pile of waste wood, you should try one of these scrap wood projects. Instead of lugging the wood to the curb, turn it into shelves, a piece of furniture, or decorations.
Easy Scrap Wood Projects
The awesome thing about scrap wood projects is that you can make something for basically free! Another benefit to using scrap wood is that you can practice you wood working skills and get familiar with power tools.
These scrap wood projects will clean up your garage, prevent waste, and fun for a beginner woodworker. I gained my confidence with power tools by building small wood projects. If I incorrectly cut a piece of wood or split it, I didn’t feel bad about it.
Garden Stake Storage
These garden stakes look great in the yard, but storing them is not easy. Make this small wood organizer from scrap wood to neatly store these seasonal metal signs when not in use.
Entryway Coat Rack with Shelving
I used a 1×4 inch piece of birch scrap wood to make this scrap wood coat rack. Simply determine the length and cut the wood to size.
The piece of scrap wood that I had was 29 inches long, so I went with this length because it fit perfectly in the entry of my home.
I recommend adhering this to studs because a few coats can get heavy quickly. Now the piece of wood has been adhered to studs on the wall, you can begin attaching the coat hooks.
Another easy way to use up waste wood is to create a shelf. I created 1×6 inch piece of birch scrap wood to make this shelf.
Simply cut the shelf to the same length of the coat rack to match the length or customized the length for your own needs. My coat rack was 29 inches long, so I went with this length because so it would line up directly over top.
Shelf with Key Holder
If you find yourself misplacing your car keys then you should build this small decorative shelf with key storage. Use a piece of decent quality plywood for the back for the circular part then a 1×2 for the small shelf. Then add hooks or fun knobs below the shelf to neatly store keys.
Scrap Wood Trees
This is one of my favorite scrap wood projects because it so easy to make and only cost a few dollars. Scrap wood trees are another great way to create custom seasonal decor. Paint the colors various shades of neutral colors and hunter green or opt for a stained wood tone.
Decorative Wood Shelving
Not only are these shelves very inexpensive to make, they are easy to put together. These scrap wood shelves look great staggered at various heights and layered with decor. Stain or paint these decorative shelves to compliment your existing decor and paint colors.
Wood Mirror Frame
Give your bathroom an instant makeover with a bathroom mirror frame made from scrap wood. This frame is so easy to add to any size mirror and can be stained or painted to match your bathroom.
Wood Storage Box
This wood box can be used as outdoor or garage storage and even an ottoman if you add some cushioning and fabric.
If you have leftover plywood, this is a good way to use a lot of it. You can make this custom ottoman to any size and style to fit in your living room.
Wood End Table
Since the cost of lumber is so high at the moment, here is an easy way to use scrap wood. This wood end table can be made from of waste wood and hair pin legs. If you don’t prefer the look of hair pins legs, you can easily change the leg design with scrap 2×4’s.
DIY Coffee Table
Isn’t it crazy that some coffee tables can run close to a thousand dollars? Most of them are just made of flimsy cheap particle board and aren’t even made of solid planks of wood.
I may have went a little over board on the legs for this table, but I upcycled these 4x4s from another project. This coffee table will run you around just $40 to make from new lumber or free from waste wood.
Wood Wall Art
This is a simple scrap wood idea that displays jewelry, so that it’s not only easy to find but it looks like a work of art. I used scrap Pergo flooring and an old picture frame to create this jewelry organizer.
Conclusion
Before you throw out that pile of leftover wood, take a moment and think about what it can be repurposed into. Even if you are new to woodworking, these scrap wood projects are easy, so don’t be overwhelmed to try one. You’d be amazed at what you can create from a pile of 2x4s or reclaimed wood.