At one time, weathered wood was considered useless. The faded and cracked appearance was deemed unfavorable by many, and people went to great trouble to replace old boards and find ways to preserve them without the signs of age and deformation. However, that has changed.
The rustic look and interesting texture of old wood has become incredibly popular. Reclaimed wood in often used new ways, from crafting projects to kitchen cabinets. If you own an old stack of boards, don’t throw them away before considering these points.
1. You can use them. There are countless reclaimed wood project ideas on the internet, ranging in difficulty from extreme novice to talented carpenter. Websites like Pinterest provide you with endless inspiration. Instead of buying expensive furniture or decor, create pieces with your own hands and have a conversation starter built right in. An added bonus is that old boards are relatively easy to clean and sanitize using a little elbow grease.
2. They’re versatile. You don’t have limit the wood’s use to cute projects. Old boards can be put to work patching holes in sheds or even constructing a new outbuilding. The look will be unique, but you’ll also save on building costs if you have enough.
3. They’re easy to store. Once the wood is dry, it will last a long time with no extra effort. Simply stacking it in a dry place that’s free of bugs is all that’s required. They’re much less likely to warp than newer boards too, so you can take your time using sections for projects or simply deciding what you want to do with them.
4. You can sell them. If you have no carpentry skill or are simply not a fan of the reclaimed wood look, your supply can still benefit you. With such widespread popularity, it’s easy to sell large and small loads of barn wood. If dealing with large quantities, you may need to stay local, but smaller bits can be shipped across the country and earn a bit of change for your pockets.
Before you load up the barn wood scraps, consider holding onto them a bit longer. They may end up as part of your next project or as a few pretty green bills.