Wood Pallet DIY Projects: 20 Building Projects to Enrich Your Home, Your Heart & Your Community

Discover the potential of rediscovered wood as you upcycle salvaged pallets to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. This book shows how to make useful products for the home and garden out of reclaimed wood from shipping pallets. Twenty step-by-step projects include raised garden beds; herb and rail planters; wine, spice and coat racks; book shelves; benches; water barrel stands; small compost bins; and more. With practical advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding and finishing, it also includes important tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe and not sprayed with harmful chemicals.