Make scary skulls out of scrap timber!
Got a few wood picket fence pieces lying around your storage? Or perhaps you have one or two pallet timber slats left from a previous DIY project? Here’s a nice idea on what to do with those extra timber – skull decorations! And it’s perfect for the Halloween… One skull is made from only one piece […]
Build a garden hose storage with planter!
A beautiful garden won’t thrive without it, but it can be an eyesore if left just lying around. We’re talking about the garden hose! Since it’s essential to your garden, then you might as well provide for a proper storage for it in your backyard. Well, we have a clever and beautiful storage solution for hiding the […]
Build a movie theater sofa from pallets
Who says building a movie theater at home requires a fortune? You can create your own cosy home theater for a song – by just sourcing a few pallets and matching cushions! What’s even better is that this project is very easy. No disassembly of pallets needed. You only need to restore each pallet by sanding it and giving it […]
DIY Pallet Headboard
Here’s another great creation made from recycled pallets. Also another proof that one doesn’t have to be a professional to create something impressive for the home! This headboard was made by an amateur DIYer who is just beginning to learn wood work. His strategy – to go for beautiful yet inexpensive reclaimed wood. Clever! Click on any image to […]
Build a bike rack from recycled pallets
Here’s an easy recycling idea for the bike enthusiasts… If you don’t have a bike rack or stand for storing and keeping your bikes organized yet, then build one using pallets! This pallet project is very simple and it doesn’t matter if you’ve got big bikes or kiddie bikes (or both). Most pallets will fit any regular […]
Pallets – fact and fiction (or how to tell a safe pallet from a toxic one)…
Are my pallets safe to Use? Every time we run a post showing a new use for pallets, we get lots of comments about pallets not being safe to use. Never has an industry suffered from so many myths. Yes, there are pallets treated with methyl bromide, but in most countries, these are now hard […]
Pallets – where do you get them?
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: […]
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 […]
