Get started upcycling pallets with a few tips we’ve learned DIYing.

There are a few things you should know before your start upcycling pallets for your home.

If you love DIY, chances are you’ve seen a lot of upcycling pallets projects on Instagram and Pinterest. Since pallets are made of almost ready-to-use flat material, the options for the pallet’s next life is truly expansive.

If you love DIY, chances are you’ve seen a lot of upcycling pallets projects on Instagram and Pinterest. Since pallets are made of almost ready-to-use flat material, the options for the pallet’s next life is truly expansive.

Before you start creating a pallet project, there are a few things we’ve learned working with them to make furniture, planters, and other fun home decor. I shared a few of the top tips with HOSS magazine. The article is below.

If you have tips for working with pallets, we’d love to know about them. Share a note below in the comments section, or tag us on a photo on Twitter, Facebook or send us a note.

Theresa

A handy designer and writer, she shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

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