21 Things You Can Build With 2x4s

21 Things You Can Build With 2x4s

2x4s are some of the cheapest lumber you can find in any lumberyard or home improvement store. Dependable, sturdy, and at around $3 for an 8 ft piece, it’s an excellent value for your building budget. They can be cut down into smaller sizes or used as-is to make projects of all sizes.

Here are 21 simple, inexpensive & great-looking projects you can make with 2x4s. Enjoy!

Make a giant game of Jenga to play with your friends. (Tutorial: Squirrelly Minds)

Turn inexpensive 2x4s into a rustic x-leg bench with built in storage underneath. (Tutorial: The Kim Six Fix)

Create a beautiful centerpiece for your kitchen table. (Tutorial: Infarrantly Creative)

I love the simplicity of this table, and the staggered edges on the sides! (Tutorial: A Beautiful Mess)

Super easy Christmas and winter decoration. (Tutorial: Keeping it Simple)

Nice, simple and sturdy looking stools. (Tutorial: Jay’s Custom Creations)

These American flag wooden blocks are great decor for patriotic holidays or a rustic Americana decor theme. (Tutorial: Simply + Kierste)

Perfect accessory for the hall or a media console in the living room. (Tutorial: Ana-White)

With just some 2×4 boards, you could be seating in style this summer! (Tutorial: Life on Virginia Street)

This mobile kitchen cart is perfect for keeping kitchen essentials within reach. (Tutorial: More Like Home)

There is no better way to show off gorgeous flowers than with a fun DIY vase. (Tutorial: Shanty 2 Chic)

Turn wood scraps into candleholders by cutting them into neat squares. (Tutorial: Build it Girl)

This rustic industrial hallway cart is so simple to make and uses nothing but 2x4s. It’s also functional and versatile, because you can wheel it wherever you need it. (Tutorial: Infarrantly Creative)

This super sturdy picnic table is big enough to sit a small adult too! (Tutorial: Ana-White)

A comfortable outdoor sectional is the perfect place to relax and spend time with loved ones. (Tutorial: More Like Home)

Construct sturdy shelving for your home using 2x4s and plywood. (Tutorial: DIY Design Fanatic)

A new kitchen island will add style, utility, and value to your home. (Tutorial: Mom in Music City)

Ideal for areas where space is limited. (Tutorial: Empress of Dirt)

Build your own great looking table that’s perfect for indoors or out. (Tutorial: Simple Southern Charm)

Super versatile piece made entirely of 2x4s! It’s great in the entry way or tucked behind a couch. (Tutorial: A Vision To Remember)

Make a crate style dresser to spice up a room! (Tutorial: Ana-White)

Original article and pictures take diytotry.com site