Leftover Lumber
The previous homeowner left sbout 3 dozen 2x4x30 inch lumber under the garage work bench. I hate to throw them out/recycle. Any ideas for an easy outdoor project? Not sure if pressure treated.
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I should also mention that the would is only about 30 inches, give or take...
Could you make a planter out of it?
planters , benches .. there are soo many things you can do ...coffee table for the house , floating shelves ..wow so many things
It should be marked if it's pressure treated. A raised garden would be nice, but, I wouldn't use pressure treated because the chemicals are toxic. Good luck and stay safe!
https://anestwithayard.com/how-to-tell-if-wood-is-treated/
Planters, benches, outdoor tables, lanterns. Endless possibilities.
10 DIY Projects Using 2x4s
https://tipjunkie.com/diy-projects-using-2x4s/
Do you have a picture you could share?
Make some bird houses or a small side table
Interested in a greenhouse? Do you have kids that would want a tree house? Build a shed? It may not need to be pressure treated if you cover it with treated plywood for walls.
can you make edging for a garden bed with them?
a Deck
Nice find! If it’s not pressure treated, you can use it outdoors but just keep it out of direct weather. Hometalk has oodles of ideas — use the search bar at the top left for great inspiration.
Garden Planters or Trough or could they be used as low fence posts or legs for table etc.