It's no secret that one person's trash can be another's treasure, and that can be true of an old wooden tray found secondhand ...

Old milk jugs and pool noodles are standard materials for repurposing, but check out what you can do with items like books ...

Macramé from old ropes or t-shirts can also create beautiful wall hangings. Wooden pallets and crates can be repurposed into coffee tables, shelves, or even garden planters. Sanding and staining them ...