I am a bit of a Craigslist free stalker. In the DC area people are really giving it all away. If you need it I have probably seen it out there. And yes it is really free. In fact my filing cabinet was a drive by pickup from a curb 5 miles from my home. I gave it a good wash down and someday I hope to repaint it. But it really amazes me to see what people view as garbage. Or not worth the hassle of selling.
On the other hand there is a bunch of junk uhh interesting items out there too. Things that take a little creativity to make them practical for every day life. One of those items I see all the time are wooden shipping pallets. Just today I did a search and found one freebie and someone selling hundreds for $1 each. I call that a good deal. But what do you do with them?
I went to Pinterest for the answer.
My top 5 uses for Wooden Pallets
{One} Hardwood Flooring
It has the look of antique hardwoods. And I for one love the idea of hardwoods at a fraction of the cost. For a little less work sanding you could paint the floors.
Either way the herringbone pattern is always in style.
From The Improvised Life
{Two} Tables
This idea has many variations. They can be on wheels, legs, painted, covered in glass or stacked. Any way you decide they make for a cute conversation piece.
From Pinterest
What a cute kitchen table!
From Tesero Fino
From Plan B
My favorite is this lime green one. But the top one would look better in my house.
From Design Finch
{Three} Seating
Stack a few and add a cushion. Instant sofa. Great for after college or the outdoors.
Who wouldn't want to hang out in this backyard?
From Pinterest
Or this home theater?
From Wave Avenue
Here's a photo tutorial...
From Pinterest
{Four} Headboards
This one is super easy. Just put the pallet up against the wall and add a bed. Voila!
From Pinterest
{Five} Wall Art
If you have a shabby chic decor. I think pallet wall art is the bees knees.
From Tesoro Fino
From Pinterest
Man! I guess I will have to invest in a bigger car and probably a house so I can do all this fun stuff.
To see more check out my Inexpensive Hacks board on Pinterest
Do you have any other ideas? Post your idea or project link in the comments I would love some more inspiration.
I really love those creations! Very beautifully done. From scratch it turned out to be a very beautiful work of art.- palletmaxx.shoppkg.com
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