Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects Using Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Do you have leftover wood or old pieces of furniture? Turn that into a Do-it-yourself reclaimed wood project! The possibilities working with the wood are endless, and they give us a cozy and homey feel to any rustic home. Other DIY enthusiasts put the project to a whole new level like carving a chosen design or their initials on a little spot. It's their way of making the DIY project more personal. In this article, we'll show you some of the best DIY home improvement project using reclaimed wood.

1. Garden Bar

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This DIY garden bar is easy to do and perfect for your next barbecue session with you and your friends. You can use discarded pallets and reclaimed timber, and the bar top is made using old roof joists, sanded back oil for the finishing and four bar stools made from roof supports.

2. Bench

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To do this aesthetically pleasing bench, all you need is pieces of wood, steel plates, and faux sheepskin to put on top. Spray the steel mending plates of any color of your chosen paint, then screw them into the wood. Once done, screw the bases into the new wood top through the original holes.

3. Pallet Garden Walkway

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Simply laying pallet boards in your garden, you can easily construct this walkway. You can also put rocks in the pathway to make it look like it was built by a landscaper. It would be a good idea that the wood was treated to have it last longer for certain. You can also add gravel or sand below a pallet walkway or simply add soil. Be careful as the wood can be slippery, but you can use some sand in a sealer.

4. Moose Head Inspired Artwork

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This moose inspired artwork is a great addition above a fireplace or your cabin’s wall décor. This is easy to do as mainly need wood only. First, you’ll need to find an image you’d like to replicate. Next, freehand the image you have chosen to the wood using a pencil. Attach the wood together with vertical pieces on the back side before starting cutting the wood. Finally, continue to brace the pieces of wood together by adding extra pieces to the back based on your pattern.

5. Wine Rack

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This playful design of deconstructed pallet boards will surely add a functional work of art to your home. You can also add a chalkboard labels at the bottom so you can name your wine accordingly.

6. Entry Table

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Do you have an extra space in your entryway? You can put this beautiful reclaimed wood and pipe entry table to add spice to your entryway. You can also put a tray for your keys, or coins. Flower base, frames, and books are great additional also.

7. Octagon Mirror

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This adorable is another easy DIY Home Improvement projects using reclaimed wood that you can put near your front door. It looks like the expensive octagon mirror that you can see in the mall.

8. Wood Wall

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This wooden wall (house designed by Design Principle studio) will fill your room with rustic charm as you place this DIY reclaimed wood. You can use Sawzall to disassemble the pallet boards. It will make the project so much easier and faster.

9. Patio Cooler Stand

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Drinks are good if served cold. Try this patio cooler stand that you can DIY from reclaimed wood. This is perfect for hot summer days when all you want to do is just chill, relax, and enjoy a cold drink with your friends or families.

To do this patio cooler stand, you just need these items: Wood Glue, Dril Bits, Box of 1 1/4 inch nails for air nailer, 4 inch riser, 1/2 inch threaded piping, 1/2 inch coupler, red knob spigot/valve, 52 Quart Igloo Countour Cooler, 3 Handles, Bottle Cap Catcher, Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, Safety glasses, Box of 2 1/2 inch Kreg Screws, 120/220/400 Grit Sandpaper, Teflon Tape, 2 1/2 inch Riser or 2 inch locking caster wheels, 2 Hinges, Bottele Opener, Paint Brush, Rubber gloves, Ear Protection. And for the wood:  12 - 5 1/2 x 6 long x 5/8 thick cedar fence pickets and 8 - 2 x 4 x 8 cedar boards.

Refer to this guide for the instruction. https://www.diypete.com/how-to-build-a-patio-cooler/

10. Mason Jar Chandelier

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Add a nice warm glow to your dining area by placing this mason jar chandelier. Make sure that the knots are tight so it will not fall on the table.

11. Barn Wood Coffee Table

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It’s pretty amazing that this barn wood coffee table was not sanded and painted to maintain its natural weathered wood look. You just need to apply 3 coats of light spray on the coffee table to help seal the moss on the wood.

12. Jewelry Holder

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Create a creative and fun jewelry holder and looks like as a focal point in your bedroom. This is pretty easy to do as you only have to screw in some hooks and drill some nails to put some knobs in.

13. Wooden Frame

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Aside from easier to make, one of the best things to do with this wooden frame is to give it as a gift to your friends and family. You can also put their photo in it to make the gift extra special.

14. Rustic Wood Lamp

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Adding this rustic lamp to your living room or bedroom is a good idea. The lamp is both chic and rustic at the same time. And the color of the wood is a great combination of the colors of white and midnight blue.

15. Sofa Table

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This rustic sofa table is a great addition to your dining area. It’s beautiful and simple. You’ll notice that there are two colors on the legs of the table. You can do this by using a strip of tape and place it on the table’s leg. This will help serve as a deterrent to prevent you from painting the other part of the leg of the table.

16. Pallet Wood Chair

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Surprise your guest with this beautiful piece of furniture. This pallet wood chair looks great to your patio or living room. You can also put different texture of pillow to make it look cozier.