Category: Up-cycle & Recycle

107 Awesome Pallet Projects and Ideas

107 Awesome Pallet Projects and Ideas Just when you think you’ve seen every possible use for pallets, along comes another idea…or 107 ideas. Pete over at snappypixels.com has collected an unbelievable 107 fun, useful and creative ideas for those recycled pallets. From chic bedroom furniture to bar tables to outdoor sheds; you can transform an everyday …

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Make This 55-Gallon Drum Smoker

Make This 55-Gallon Drum Smoker While using a grill is the most popular method of cooking outside, connoisseurs of slow-cooked meat will tell you that a smoker is the way to go. It’s important that the steel drum is unlined, food grade (not treated with epoxy). New drums cost up to $150, but I’ve found …

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Using Pallets to Build A Canning Pantry Cupboard

Using Pallets to Build A Canning Pantry Cupboard This canning cabinet can be made using purchased lumber at your local lumber store, or can be made completely from recycled pallet boards for next to free! You can pick up pallets for cheap or free from local stores or craigslist. Remember to only get the heat treated …

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10 Ways To Reuse Coffee Grounds

10 Ways To Reuse Coffee Grounds I am more a tea drinker than a coffee drinker but I know a lot of people who love their coffee! This is a great article from theearthymama.com who shares some great ideas to reuse coffee grounds, you will be amazed! You’ll never throw your away your used coffee grounds again …

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Build a Wooden Pallet Deck for Under $300

Build a Wooden Pallet Deck for Under $300 I’ve said it before, but pallets are made of hardwood and that makes them great for outdoor projects. They will last the test of time (and they will look awesome doing it)! You are going to need a deck for summer. Where else will the barbeque go? …

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