Homeowners may choose to replace their windows if they’re energy-inefficient, worn or rotted, or no longer complement a home’s style. Before you discard old windows for good, consider repurposing them to give them a second life. Here are three creative and ideas for reusing windows.

What to Do With Old Windows

1. Create a Unique Picture Frame

Embrace your inner artisan and add a personalized touch to your home by transforming a set of old casement windows into picture frames. First, gather supplies. You’ll need sturdy cardboard, photographs, and bevel-cut mats to hold photos sturdily in place. Sand frames down to achieve an old-world look, or paint them a bright color to enliven a room. When dry, insert photos and mats into each pane and back with cardboard.

2. Transform Frames Into Wall Art

You don’t have to be a master craftsman to fashion a work of art from an old window. Paint or paper the frame, and hang it as a conversation piece, or affix it to a piece of lumber to make a shelf. You could also stretch canvas around a frame and paint a landscape or an abstract design to hang over a sofa or settee.

3. Design an Eclectic Coffee Table

If you’re handy with a drill and don’t mind using a hammer and hardware, you can create an attractive table. Start by thoroughly sanding a window to remove existing paint, and then apply a rich stain of your choice. Finish by building table legs and a base with several pieces of lumber stained to match the tabletop. Take your color cues from the room where you plan to place the table. You can rejuvenate a den or living room with a statement table worthy of a designer’s showroom.

Proudly serving the Greater Cincinnati community since 1912, Butler County Lumber Company in Hamilton, OH, has all the building supplies you need at affordable prices. Whether you’re seeking lumber or construction materials for windows, doors, roofs, floors, or framing, you’ll find an excellent selection here. Visit them online to learn more about their products and services, or call (513) 896-6660 to speak with a member of the team.