Sometimes after repair or construction work, boards remain. And wood, as you know, is a popular material for those who are full of design ideas, who like to craft with their own hands. Excellent material comes out of this material for the kitchen, living room, summer house, as well as exclusive home furnishings as a decor.
Many people know what can be made of boards shelves, benches, stools and chairs, cornices, picture frames, tables, children's toys, cabinets, coasters. But to create something unique, sometimes you need specialist advice.
Using the remaining wood trim
Many masters at the end of the main work raises the question of what can be done from scraps of boards. If you include fantasy, you can construct a lot of useful things. Unnecessary lumber residues come in handy.
What you can do from the board with your own hands, everyone decides for himself. For example, a great option for beginners will be the manufacture of a shelf-hanger.
To complete the work you will need:
- 10 trimmings of approximately 7 - 10 cm x 15 - 20 cm for the front and rear;
- 2 bars 5 x 5 10 cm high;
- 3 cutting boards 5 x 70 - 100 cm for the bottom and fastening the side panels;
- liquid nails or wood glue;
- 5 ordinary furniture handles (or hooks for hangers);
- two fasteners to fix the shelf to the wall.
Sand the scraps of the board, sand it with sandpaper, then coat with wood varnish or paint. Wait for drying, then at the bottom of each board, in the center of all front panels, drill a hole for fixing the handles and fix them with screws on the inside. Next, glue all the parts with liquid nails and screw the wall mount to the shelf. The product is ready.
A simple solution for a personal plot
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 come up with what can be done from the boards in the country. For example, colorful and functional flower beds. A beginner craftsman will cope with simple ones in shape and size.
For construction, boards of different lengths are selected. 4 identical ones - to the first level, and two identical ones for each subsequent one. On the edges of each of them with a jigsaw or hacksaw, cuts are made to the middle. Then, from bottom to top, the flowerbed is assembled in the form of a pyramid, like a constructor. Next, soil for growing plants is filled up. So that the tree does not deteriorate in the cold season, you can easily disassemble and hide the structure in the barn.
Layered Seedling Design
A multi-tiered system is indispensable for small areas, and is suitable for planting seedlings.
Simple long-level beds or a flower bed can be made from ordinary squares set 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 treated with an antiseptic before use.
Original DIY furniture
Solid wood furniture is considered a luxury and expensive pleasure. You can create a special interior and give an exclusive look with the help of simple, but most importantly, inexpensive elements that are easy to make yourself. Natural material always looks spectacular, perfectly complementing any decor.
It is sometimes difficult to buy finished wooden furniture, and the question arises of what can be made of boards that were left without use. An alternative solution is to assemble a mobile coffee table with your own hands. Even a novice can do it. Required:
- roulette,
- saw,
- wood glue or furniture nails (optional),
- remnants of boards and timber,
- 4 wheels (the size is selected to your taste) can be purchased in the department of furniture fittings,
- sandpaper and varnish.
We saw off 10 boards of equal length that will go to the base and countertop. As simulated legs will be used the same width and height of the bars. In this case, two are glued to each support. The bottom and the upper part are fixed with rivets or glue, holes for mounting the wheels are drilled from below.
Beautiful transformation of any room
Unusual decor is able to 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 tools at hand.
You can revive the space, create a certain atmosphere, introduce something new using the usual remnants of lumber. What can be done from old boards? “Having played” with their size, texture, painting color, other decorative elements, you can create a masterpiece, change the interior beyond recognition.
You will need:
- sawn off at an angle from two sides, sandpaper and varnished boards;
- glass jars (flasks, various vessels, bottles, glasses);
- plumbing fixtures (for fixing cans);
- interesting furniture handles;
- ribbon, beads, etc .;
- fixture for walls.
The vase will organically fit into the interior of any room and add romantic notes.
House for a four-legged pet
Residents of the private sector often raise dogs to protect the yard. Summer residents move to live outside the city for the summer and take their pets with them.
Knowing what you can make a dog booth from boards, it is better to place it comfortably in your house. So at any time he will be able to walk, hide in the shade, take shelter from the rain or relax. Having a certain supply of boards, to make such a home is not difficult.
Phased creation of housing for the dog
At the initial stage, we decide on 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. The manhole is cut 5 cm more than the circumference of the chest, and the height of the house is 5 cm higher than the height at the withers.
When building a house for a puppy will have to focus on the average breed. Without the skills to work with construction tools, it is worth starting with a pitched roof.
For the manufacture of the frame, a 4 x 4 cm beam will be required, which is cut to size and fastened into a rectangle. We frame the bottom and sides of the frame with planks. For the base of the roof, a board, plywood, chipboard, which we cover with a sheet of iron, soft tiles, roofing material, so that moisture does not get inside, is suitable.
Do not forget about the aesthetic side. The joints and the hole of the manhole are sutured with a rail, and legs are attached from the bottom for good air circulation.
Swing for babies
We continue to consider how and what can be done from boards for children. A good option would be a swing-balancer. Summer fun will allow children to communicate more and show physical activity. They are easy to manufacture. The main thing is to make a drawing and select high-quality wood.
All such swings work the same. The horizontal bar in the center is fixed on the rack and remains movable. Seats around the edges with handrails for comfort.
In those cases when a lot of wood remains has accumulated, it is better for them to find useful applications. Ecologically clean and budget material is especially in demand today, and products created independently are an object of pride.