Repurposing pallets into DIY projects
Wood pallets can be annoying to have laying around taking up space. Little did you know, there are so many ways you can repurpose them! Don’t let the materials go to waste. Here are some options for DIY projects you can do with wood pallets…
Ways to Repurpose
-Make a pallet swing: Tie the pallet up with strings and add cushions and pillows to create a comfortable swing.
-Kitchen Island: The wood can be used to make a unique rustic countertop for your island.
-Shelves: You can make shelves using the wood from the recycled pallets. It can add a nice rustic wood touch.
-Table: A coffee table could be built from a pallet. This will especially look good if you are going for a farmhouse interior look/feel.
-Outdoor Furniture: Chairs and benches could be made from the pallets. They can even be spiced up just by adding cushions and pillows.
Where to Get a Pallet
You may find yourself in a situation where you want to incorporate wood into your aesthetic but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Repurposing a wooden pallet is the perfect solution in this situation. If you don’t already have one, there are multiple ways you could get them inexpensively or possibly free!
-Online: You can search online and likely find wood pallets being given away for free or for a reasonable/low price. Some places you could look include Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Tri County Pallet, etc. There are multiple ways/places you could find these pallets online.
-Outside Stores/Businesses: Oftentimes, businesses or construction sites will leave any unused pallets in the back or around the site. If this is the case, however, do not just go and take them without asking for permission first. Be sure to ask the owner of the business or workers on the construction site if it is okay to take the pallets that appear to be unused. Sometimes the business could be storing it to use later so it is always the better option to ask for permission first.
-Friends: It is likely you know a friend that either has pallets from an at-home project, job, or another possible reason. This is a way you could get the pallets you are looking for in a cheap and accessible manner.
Repurposing materials can benefit you financially and give you a fun DIY project at the same time! Make a difference in the environment and in your home. Here at Tri County Pallet, we have a wide variety of pallets you can buy. Make more of your unused materials!
