June 19th, 2017DIY projects for your old wood fence

DIY projects for your old wood fence

So, you’re looking to replace your old wooden fence with a new one. That’s great! A new fence can add so much appeal to a home, but what should you do with all that leftover wood from the old one that is being taken down?

There are tons of fun do-it-yourself projects that require little more than the reclaimed wood from that old fence. Take a look before hauling all of that useful timber off to the dump!

Make a useful wall decoration

With minimal effort, you can turn that old fence into a useful and aesthetic wall decoration! Cut it to size and add some hooks to hang tools, jackets or keys. Paint it to match your home, or leave it au-naturel for that popular rustic look.


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Make a headboard

Looking to transform your bedroom? Use that old wood to create your own, one-of-a-kind headboard from scratch! Add wall lamps or a garland to make it extra original.

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Make a wine rack

What better use for that discarded fence than an appealing place to store something very important: your wine! With so many different styles to choose from, most of which require minimal supplies and effort, you’re sure to find an idea that will look great in your home.

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Now that you have some ideas of what to do with that old fence, let us help you with your new one! Call us today to go over different options to upgrade your fencing needs. 

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