Recycling Old Fence Boards
December 6, 2011 by Aimee • 40 Comments
Along with just about everything else in this original 1950s rancher, the fence had definitely seen better days! We replaced along the side yard, but since our next door neighbor has a rather feisty dog that wants to come play with our dog, we’re not quite ready to fully replace the back portion of the fence. So every once in awhile we head out back and replace the boards the neighbor’s dog has damaged {I would be annoyed, but truly the boards are old and brittle, it’s not too surprising they crack}. And when they do…
…there’s always something you can do with the old ones, right!
Stud {that’s so much shorter then photographer hahaha} wiggled out the nails, cut two boards to hold them together perpendicuarly, and then used his air gun to attach each fence board to the support wood. SIMPLE!
Here it is! Now if I didn’t have 3 million posts that I want to share with you, I’d wait a day to show you where I put it. However, I’m more worried about not having enough days left for all my Christmas post ideas then I am about having enough days left to get all my Christmas gifts! LOL.
He nailed a hammer in the top center soI could hang my wreath that has been through way too many Christmases and yet I welcomed it back again!
Do you LOVE it!?!? I’m so glad we painted our fireplace white, everything POPS! If you haven’t seen the before pics, check it out here. I’m married to the best Stud EVER! Seriously it took all of ten minutes {if that}.
Here’s the link for my Modern Country Christmas Mantle Details!
Okay, I have to confess I have been EYEBALLING some great old fence slats at this house… I have been waiting to see what is going to happen to the house before I grab them up… I don’t want to grab to quick and be hauled away for stealing..:) It looks like they may be getting ready to tear the house down… So until then my Fence Slats are waiting for me..:)
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I did!! Thanks so much for the scoop! You really transitioned FAST! I’m thinking you go at night and get them! Hahaha! Maybe if you take them someone will be forced to update, right!?!? You’re helping your neighbors out!!! You may get a citizenship award!
I love the rustic look. Keeping my eyes out for old fence boards now
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I love this look! I’ve been planning something similar with old pallet boards! Looks great!
Love this!! Youve got such a great eye for this stuff! I need to get my hands on some boards/pallet slats ASAP!!!
So pretty! We also have a feisty neighbor dog who breaks our fence, and I would have never thought to use the boards this way.
Love this!
This is awesome! Do you think my landlord would mind if I tear down the old fence in my backyard?
This looks great, I love doing things with old fence palings.
I like that look, I would have never thought to reuse fencing slats like that. Great job!
How cute!
That looks very cool. I love the rustic look with the decorations. I’m always on the look out for old wood like that and never seem to find it! Lucky you!
Very Cool! I love it!!
Hi Aimee! I’m new to your blog and love it! What a great idea to add some rustic goodness to your mantel! It’s cheap, even better.
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What a great dimension it adds to your already gorgeous fireplace. It looks fabulous. I too am a lover of wood.
Great idea! I love to see stuff recyled and it has that great look to it.
Benita
Great idea! I love to see stuff recyled and it has that great look to it.
Benita
How lovely! Such a better use for the boards than a bon fire!
This is such a neat idea. I have a bunch of pallets leftover from building our house. I bet I could use them to do something similar. Thanks for the idea!
What a neat idea! Your mantel looks awesome!
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Love this thrifty and fabulous project and those stockings are so much fun. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to come back to see more of your great ideas.
so pretty…now I wish that my fence was old too.
megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Girl, you amaze me! Does your creativity ever stop “overflowing”??? LOVE this, like, SO MUCH! Just a friendly reminder that the Showdown is up and running…so…come and link up! ~Jen
That’s just awesome! I love it! I’ve noticed a pattern, Aimee, that when I visit link parties and click on the pictures/titles that I’m interested in, your blog always comes up! Go you!
What a great and creative way to use old wood. Love it above your mantle!
It looks beautiful! And you’re right about everything popping off your white brick, I’m a little jealous.
Nikki @ the ambitious procrastinator
i love this look! Maria
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Love it
It looks perfect on your mantle! Laurel@chippingwithcharm
It is perfect!!!
That is an incredible idea! I love the way it looks, and you could just as easily leave it up there without a wreath (I would!).
Thanks for sharing!
Allyson
http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com
Oh. I LOVE THIS! :0)
What a clever idea for the old fencing!! Love it!
I love the way you used that fence to be the background for your wreath. It didn’t really make sense to me until I saw the wreath, but when I saw it, it was perfect.:)
Love this repurposing idea! Your mantle looks great!
Love doesn’t even begin to describe that great creation!!! Love Love Love it! Great use of old wood. And such a great addition to your wall decor!
Nicely done.
Jen
athomeinthenorthwest.blogspot.com
Your stuff is ALWAYS overflowing with cuteness and here are more fine examples! Nicely done, Aimee!
Smiles and Merry Christmas to you and yours from me and mine,
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What a cute repurposing project. Love the rustic look.
I’m so excited to see your idea…We had a wind storm last month and it blew our fence down! How lucky can ya get? So happy I found you…I’m a new follower too. Lori
I LOVE this! Now that Christmas is over, are you still using it and hanging something else on it? I would love pics/ideas of other things that look nice hanging on the fence boards. . .
Thanks!
Crystal
http://www.SoooBig.com