41 Creative Uses of Sawdust | AMAZING Ideas for Homestead & Garden

In this video I'll teach you about 41 ways to use sawdust (and wood shavings) in your garden, homestead, yard and home! Saw dust is AMAZING!

1. Composting.
Sawdust is a great addition to your compost pile.
2. Mulching.
Use sawdust as a natural mulch in your garden. It helps to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
3. Fire Starters.
Combine sawdust with melted wax or petroleum jelly to create homemade fire starters. These are perfect for camping trips or backyard bonfires.
4. Animal Bedding.
Sawdust makes for comfortable and absorbent bedding for small animals like chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
5. Oil Spill Cleanup.
Sawdust is highly absorbent and can be used to clean up oil spills in your garage or workshop.
6. Pathways.
Create natural, eco-friendly pathways in your garden using sawdust.
7. Wood Filler.
Mix sawdust with wood glue to create a wood filler for small gaps and cracks in your woodworking projects.
8. Smoking Meat.
Use sawdust from fruit or hardwood trees as a smoking agent for meats and fish.
9. Insect Repellent.
Sprinkle sawdust around your garden or outdoor seating area to deter ants and other insects.
10. Clay Modeling.
Combine sawdust with clay to create a lightweight and versatile modeling material for sculptures and other art projects.
11. Homemade Paper.
Incorporate sawdust into your homemade paper for added texture and a rustic appearance.
12. Potting Mix.
Mix sawdust with soil and other organic materials to create a nutrient-rich potting mix for your plants.
13. Insulation.
Use sawdust as a natural insulation material in your home or workshop.
14. Cat Litter.
Sawdust can be used as a biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cat litter.
15. Ice Melt.
Sprinkle sawdust on icy walkways and driveways to provide traction and help melt the ice.
16. Odor Control.
Place sawdust in areas with strong odors, like garbage cans or pet areas, to help absorb and neutralize the smell.
17. Cleaning Tools.
Use sawdust to clean and absorb excess oil or paint from brushes and other tools.
18. Hand Cleaner.
Rub sawdust on your hands to remove grease, oil, and other stubborn substances.
19. Art Projects.
Use sawdust as a medium for creating unique and textured artwork.
20. Mushroom Cultivation.
Sawdust is an excellent substrate for growing mushrooms, such as oyster and shiitake varieties.
21. Seed Balls.
Combine sawdust with clay, compost, and seeds to create seed balls for easy planting.
22. Erosion Control.
Spread sawdust on slopes and other erosion-prone areas to help stabilize the soil.
23. Packing Material.
Use sawdust as a biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative to packing peanuts or bubble wrap.
24. Soap Making.
Incorporate sawdust into your homemade soap recipes for added exfoliation and a rustic appearance.
25. Wood Stove Pellets.
Compress sawdust into pellets for use in wood stoves and pellet heaters.
26. Charcoal Briquettes.
Combine sawdust with a binding agent, like cornstarch, to create homemade charcoal briquettes for grilling.
27. Particle Board.
Create your own particle board by combining sawdust with a binding agent and pressing it into sheets.
28. Soundproofing.
Use sawdust as a natural soundproofing material in walls and ceilings.
29. DIY Sandbags.
Fill bags with sawdust to create makeshift sandbags for flood control or weightlifting.
30. Air Freshener.
Mix sawdust with essential oils to create a natural air freshener.
31. Vermicomposting.
Add sawdust to your vermicomposting bin to provide bedding and food for your worms.
32. DIY Bricks.
Combine sawdust with clay or cement to create homemade bricks for construction projects.
33. Storing Root Vegetables.
Layer sawdust between root vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, to help preserve them during storage.
34. Lightweight concrete.
Mix cement and sawdust to create a lightweight concrete.
35. Polishing Agent.
Combine sawdust with a bit of oil and you've got yourself a simple wood polishing agent.
36. Toilet for Camping.
A bucket with a lid, lined with a biodegradable bag and a bit of sawdust can make a great toilet for camping.
37. Crayons.
Mix sawdust with wax and pigments to make your own DIY crayons.
38. Creating Bioplastic.
Sawdust can be used in the process of creating biodegradable plastic.
39. Fake Snow.
Create fake snow for holiday decorations or stage productions by using sawdust.
40. Fire Logs.
Compress sawdust into logs for use in fireplaces and wood stoves.
41. Sculpting Material.
Mix sawdust with a binding agent, like glue or clay, to create a sculpting material for art projects.

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