Easy Scrap Wood Projects

Every woodworker has a pile of scrap lumber from projects past. Here are some easy scrap wood projects perfect for beginners to use up that scrap wood stash.

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This simple scrap wood project will keep you timely all year long. Recreate this DIY scrap wood wall clock with ease.

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Keep your legs from falling asleep during those long days in the office with this easy DIY under the desk foot rest from scrap wood.

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A raised bowl helps with your furry friends digestion and making one is a breeze. Check out this DIY dog bowl stand tutorial.

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Standard solar lights lack personality. See how to add some flair to your outdoor lighting using scrap wood with this DIY solar light post tutorial.

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Working from home is the best excuse to stay in your pajamas. This DIY lap desk is perfect for lazy morning e-mails.

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Get the junk mail off the kitchen counter and organize your correspondence with this simple DIY mail organizer.

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See all 27 scrap wood projects at Anika's DIY Life

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Easy Scrap Wood Projects

Every woodworker has a pile of scrap lumber from projects past. Here are some easy scrap wood projects perfect for beginners to use up that scrap wood stash.

This simple scrap wood project will keep you timely all year long. Recreate this DIY scrap wood wall clock with ease.

DIY Wood Wall Clock

Keep your legs from falling asleep during those long days in the office with this easy DIY under the desk foot rest from scrap wood.

DIY Under The Desk Foot Rest

A raised bowl helps with your furry friends digestion and making one is a breeze. Check out this DIY dog bowl stand tutorial.

DIY Dog Bowl Stand

Standard solar lights lack personality. See how to add some flair to your outdoor lighting using scrap wood with this DIY solar light post tutorial.

DIY Solar Light Post

Working from home is the best excuse to stay in your pajamas. This DIY lap desk is perfect for lazy morning e-mails.

DIY Lap Desk

Get the junk mail off the kitchen counter and organize your correspondence with this simple DIY mail organizer.

DIY Mail Organizer

See all 27 scrap wood projects at Anika's DIY Life

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