There are so many awesome home projects out there that use recycled wood from pallets. Companies use these pallets to bring in products, then they are usually discarded. However, with the salvaged wood from the pallets, you can make lawn furniture, tables, chairs, shelves, clocks, lamps, desks- literally anything that can be made from wood- all for free or cheap. But how do you get ahold of them? Simple! Just check out this post by Pallet Furniture DIY for tips:
-Check out the dumpsters of small businesses
-Ask hardware and equipment stores
-Check out construction sites
-Find new openings of stores
-Check online- Craigslist, social media, and search engines!
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