Pallets – where do you get them?

Pallet Bike Rack

Pallets are everywhere. Millions are made every year. They come in all shapes and sizes but there are standard sizes. Some are made to be used many times but most are single use and end up being burned or in landfill. Before getting into the where and why, let’s just get some facts sorted out: […]

Oak Wine Barrel Coffee Table

Oak Wine Barrel Coffee Table

This is not your ordinary wine barrel coffee table!   Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. Materials: Used Wine Barrel Wood Glue Acetone/MEK Based Wood Patch Shellac Urethane Varnish Tools: Table Saw Planer Palm/Random Orbital Sander Belt Sander File Wood Clamps Circular Saw Welder Wire […]

How to repurpose an old chair into a dog bed

Repurposed Old Chair Dog Bed Main Image

Owning a dog can be expensive, but pampering them doesn’t have to add to that expense! If you want a fabulous bed for your best mate, you only need to get an old, cheap chair… By repurposing an old chair your dog can have a beautiful bed of its own! It’s an easy repurposing/upcycling project, requiring only some quick modifications […]

DIY Bottle Cap Table

Thinking of what to do with your old table that’s seen better days? Why not give it a makeover! And it doesn’t have to be expensive – use recycled bottle caps! Depending on the size of your table, you might need some time to collect enough bottle caps. You can ask for help from local […]

Do-It-Yourself Tire Table and Ottoman

If you’re like most drivers, your car gets new tyres every two or three years. Those old tyres typically end up as landfill. Shredded maybe, but landfill none-the-less. Here’s a great way to help yourself and the environment… recycle them by turning them into an ottoman or a table. You won’t even notice that these ottomans […]

DIY Reclaimed Wood Picnic Table with Planter

Reclaimed timber… built in cooler and a planter! What more could you ask for to have an awesome outdoor setting? You’ll find this picnic table handy when entertaining outdoors. The built-in cooler will keep food and drinks chilled. Isn’t this the perfect table for summer? And when not used to hold cold drinks, you can […]

How To Turn A Ladder Into A Bookshelf

Got plenty of books but have a small room? maybe you’d just like to add a unique conversation piece to your study? This DIYer found the perfect solution in the most unexpected place – the trash! This dingy old ladder was ready for the dump, but was given a new life. With a book collection […]

DIY Branch Coat Rack

Every home needs a spot to hang things. In colder climates it might be hats and coats. I warmer climates it might be as simple as caps and the dog’s leash. You can head out and buy one. In our experience, most are mass produced and look rather ordinary while the nice ones are expensive. […]

How To Build A Swing Chair Using Pallets

If you want a porch swing then this is the way to do it for minimal cost. All you need is a few pallets, some chain, time, energy, passion and this can be all yours! This is a perfect project for maximising the relaxation value of your porch. Putting up a swing chair let’s you enjoy the outdoor […]

P.A.L.L.E.T. (Pallet and Loose Lumber Enclosure Tower)

If you are running out of storage space or want to organize your scrap timber pile, this simple and inexpensive project might be the answer to your problem! It’s called the P.A.L.L.E.T. or the Pallet And Loose Lumber Enclosure Tower. This clever storage for scrap timber will not cost you a fortune. In this case it’s made […]