Sometimes boards remain after repairs or construction work. And wood, as you know, is a popular material for those who have a lot of design ideas, who like to make things with their own hands. This material makes excellent furniture for the kitchen, living room, summer cottage, as well as exclusive interior items as decor.
Many people know what can be made from boards shelves, benches, stools and chairs, cornices, picture frames, tables, children's toys, lockers, coasters. But to create something unique, sometimes you need expert advice.
Using leftover wood scraps
At the end of the main work, many craftsmen have a question about what can be done from scraps of boards. If you turn on the fantasy, you can design a lot of useful things. The leftover lumber will come in handy.
What can be done from the board with your own hands, eachdecides himself. For example, a great option for beginners would be to make a hanger shelf.
To complete the work you will need:
- 10 scraps approx 7 - 10 cm x 15 - 20 cm for front and back;
- 2 bars 5 x 5 10 cm high;
- 3 cutting board 5 x 70 - 100 cm for the bottom and fastening the side panels;
- liquid nails or wood glue;
- 5 ordinary furniture handles (or hanger hooks);
- two fasteners to secure the shelf to the wall.
Sand the board scraps, sandpaper, then varnish for wood or paint with paint. Wait for drying, then at the bottom of each board, in the center of all front panels, drill a hole for attaching the handles and fix them with screws from the inside. Next, using liquid nails, glue all the parts and screw the wall mount to the shelf. The product is ready.
Easy solution for home garden
Owners of country houses consider wood a universal material for construction and decoration. It is often used for the construction of fences, decorative elements, it fits perfectly into the landscape, in harmony with the greenery of plantings and bright colors of flower beds.
If you show creative ingenuity, it will not be difficult to figure out what can be done from the boards in the country. For example, colorful and functional flower beds. A novice craftsman will cope with simple shapes and sizes.
Forbuildings pick up boards of different lengths. 4 identical ones - to the first level, and two identical ones to each subsequent level. Along the edges of each of them, cuts are made with a jigsaw or a hacksaw to the middle. Then, from the bottom up, the flower bed is assembled in the form of a pyramid, like a constructor. Next, soil is poured for growing plants. So that the tree does not deteriorate during the cold season, you can easily disassemble and hide the structure in the barn.
Multi-level seedling design
Multi-tiered system is indispensable for small areas, and suitable for planting seedlings.
Simple longline beds or a flowerbed can be made from ordinary squares stacked on top of each other, in which the boards are fastened together with nails or self-tapping screws. It should be remembered that wood will last longer if it is treated with an antiseptic before use.
Original DIY furniture
Solid wood furniture is considered a luxury and an expensive pleasure. You can create a special interior, give an exclusive look with the help of simple, but most importantly, inexpensive elements that are easy to do yourself. Natural material always looks spectacular, perfectly complementing any environment.
Sometimes it is difficult to buy ready-made wooden furniture, and the question arises of what can be done from boards that have been left without use. An alternative solution is to assemble a mobile coffee table with your own hands. This is possible even for a beginner. Required:
- roulette,
- saw,
- wood glue or furniture nails (optional),
- remains of boards and timber,
- 4 wheels (custom size) available from furniture fittings,
- sandpaper and varnish.
We saw off 10 boards of the same length, which will go to the base and countertop. Bars of the same width and height will be used as simulated legs. In this case, two are glued for each support. The bottom and the top are fixed with rivets or glue, holes are drilled from the bottom for attaching the wheels.
Beautiful transformation of any room
Unusual decor can decorate the most boring interior. A small detail will make the room cozy and bright. Most ideas require only enthusiasm, free time and a minimum of improvised means.
You can revive the space, create a certain atmosphere, bring something new with the help of the usual remnants of lumber. What can be done from old boards? By "playing" with their size, texture, paint color, and other decorative elements, you can create a masterpiece, change the interior beyond recognition.
Needed:
- 2-sided angled, sanded and varnished boards;
- glass jars (flasks, various vessels, bottles, glasses);
- plumbing fasteners (for fixing cans);
- interesting furniture handles;
- ribbon, beads, etc.;
- wall fasteners.
The vase will organically fit into the interior of any room and add romantic notes.
A house for a four-legged pet
Residents of the private sector often get dogs to guard the yard. Summer residents move out of town for the summer and take their pets with them.
Knowing that you can make a booth for a dog from the boards, it is better to place it comfortably in your house. So he can take a walk at any time, hide in the shade, hide from the rain or relax. With a certain supply of boards, it will not be difficult to make such a dwelling.
Step-by-step creation of a home for a dog
At the initial stage, let's define the parameters. This drawing is for a medium sized dog. It is easier to make calculations if the animal is already an adult. The depth should be 5 cm more than the length of the pet from nose to tail, and the width is approximately equal to its height plus 5 cm.
When building a house for a puppy, you will have to focus on the average breed. Without skills in working with construction tools, it is worth starting with a pitched roof.
For the manufacture of the frame, you will need a 4 x 4 cm timber, which is cut to size and fastened into a rectangle. We cover the frame from below and on the sides with boards. For the base of the roof, a board, plywood, chipboard is suitable, which we cover with a sheet of iron, soft tiles, roofing material so that moisture does not get inside.
Notforget about the aesthetic side. The joints and the opening of the manhole are sewn up with a rail, and legs are attached from below for good air circulation.
Swings for babies
We continue to consider how and what can be made from boards for children. A swing-balancer would be a good option. Summer entertainment will allow children to communicate more and be physically active. They are easy to make. The main thing is to make a drawing and choose high-quality wood.
All such swings work the same way. The horizontal bar in the center is fixed on the rack and remains movable. Edge seats with handrails for comfort.
In cases where a lot of wood residues have accumulated, it is better to find a useful use for them. Environmentally friendly and budget material is especially in demand today, and self-made products are an object of pride.
