What Can I Do with My Empty Wooden Crate?

Imagine this: your kiln dried logs have run out and you're left with an empty wooden crate. What do you do? Of course you order more firewood first, but what about that empty crate? Throwing it away would be a shame, because there's so much you can do with it!

More and more people are giving their empty crates a new lease of life by turning them into something special. The possibilities are endless! From a stylish bird house to a sturdy bed frame — you name it, someone has already built it. Online you'll find countless inspiring examples. But why not have a go yourself?

One of our customers turned an empty crate into a beautiful garden fence. How? Simple!

He dismantled the crate and cut the slats to size. He then laid two slats crosswise as supports and fixed everything firmly with nails. And voilà — a stylish, durable garden fence was born!

This beautiful bird house was made entirely by one of our customers — from nothing more than an empty crate. You can do the same!

Ready to get started? Grab an empty crate, get your tools out and let your creativity run wild. Give the crate a new life and create a cosy shelter for birds in your garden!

One of our customers built a handy firewood store from an empty crate.

The crate was dismantled, the boards cut to size, and with a bit of skill he had a sturdy storage unit for his logs. This way the firewood always stays dry and neatly stacked!

The firewood store is a real hit! One of our customers built a large firewood store from an empty crate.

The crate was dismantled, the boards cut to size, and with a bit of skill he had a sturdy storage unit for his logs. This way the firewood always stays dry and neatly stacked!

What a lovely sunny spot! This relaxed garden bench was made entirely by one of our customers.

Remove a few planks, sand them down, cut to size and mount firmly. Add a few cushions and you've got a wonderfully comfortable seat. Simple, sustainable and charming!

A complete raised planter is what one of our customers made from her empty wooden crate.

The crate was converted into a sturdy box, filled with soil and herbs. With a few bamboo canes added, even climbing plants grow up it with ease!