For many people, they enjoy reusing items instead of them being destroyed or tossed out. This is also true of wood pallets which can be reused in a variety of ways. One thing to keep in mind is that these pallets likely have been reused multiple times already so you may need to do some cleaning, sanding or sealing before you use them for certain projects. They likely have been cleaned up if you are buying them from a business but it may be best to do this for peace of mind.
As with any type of recycling project, the only limitation is your mind and any limits your materials will create. Pallets are great because they can be cut into a variety of shapes and sizes. You can put elements between layers to build them up or you can cut portions of one layer off to recess items into the pallet itself.
Gardening
A simple method for reusing recycled wood pallet in Wisconsin is to use them for gardening. These work well as they have spaces in them which is where you can put the plants to grow. You don’t have to worry as much about overcrowding as there are natural breaks. Fill the pallet with dirt, make furrows in the open rows, and you are ready. Leave space between each pallet to make it easy to pull weeds or the grown plants when they are ready to be harvested. You could also put flowers in these if you prefer.
Bench
Another simple project is to take two pallets and put them together in an L shape. This becomes a bench that can be used anywhere. You will want to sand the pallets first as the last thing you want is to sit down and get a wooden splinter in any part of your body. You could paint the pallets to make them more interesting or cover them with something to add comfort. Keep in mind that if they are going to be outside, they need to be weather resistant.
Hanger
By adding some hooks to a pallet, you can make a place to hang items. This could be a good way to organize a barn or an outdoor space. You can hang it on the wall and then put the hooks on and hang whatever you need. This could be used for horse tack, tools in the garage or whatever else is required in your living space.
