Step into any large second-hand store, and you're likely to find multiple old wooden stools waiting for you. What's more, you ...

A flower bed made of wood pallets. iStock/Getty Images Plus Pine Shiplap Stand. Pine shiplap—commonly used for wall sidings in houses or cabins—also makes an attractive plant stand.

Q: I have a pyrography-decorated wooden wall plaque of five kittens. It's about 12 by 8 inches. On the back, it's marked “Flemish Art Company, New York” and “866.” ...

These are the measurements I used for to make a stand for my 9-inch plant pot. Here's what you'll need: For the legs: 4 3/4-inch x 1 1/2-inch wood planks (I used Red Oak and cut my pieces 12 ...