Upcycling Wooden Crates

Never Underestimate the Use of an Old Wooden Crate!
I’ve observed that wooden crates are the most plentiful item at flea markets and antique malls.  Perhaps this is because I live in the unofficial “Apple Capital of the World”, the great Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.  Apple, soda, and ammunition crates are so plentiful around these parts, that you would probably find 10 of them at one stop, and pay less than $8 for each.  Most people just see them as old weathered wooden crates, but those of us with the upcycling bug see things a bit different.  Tap into the right side of your brain as you enjoy these great new uses for old wooden crates.
Explosive Box Wall Signs

Milk Crate Dog Bed (Sammy's Backyard Crafts)

Shipping Crate Table (MsRekamepip)

7-Up Dog Bowl (SummerOfSeventy)

Pepsi Crate Jewelry Holder (DwayneBullaDesigns)

Gardening Box (Joe Crayton)

Ammunition Box Table (Kristen Villalobos)

Soda Crate Stairs (Corinne Davis)

How do you use your crates?  Post a comment and link in the comments section to share your ideas and projects.