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D.I.Y. cubby houses
I just decided on a whim to build my boys a cubby house on the weekend and I just wanted see what other people have done. If you have built a cubby I'd love to see it. My cubby is still a work in progress but I will post some progress pictures below. I am building this completely from scratch and off the top of my head…
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Privacy screen planter box using pallet timber
This planter box was built with recycled pallet timber and features a screen perfect for growing climbers. The project I built this recycled timber planter box with a privacy screen. How to build a raised garden bed Grow your own garden in raised garden beds by following this step-by-step guide to building a raised garden…
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D.I.Y. outdoor timber table
A simple outdoor table with bench seats. You'll also find handy advice for achieving a long-lasting finish on outdoor furniture. The project Knocked up this outdoor table and bench seats in a couple of hours using some timber I had lying around. I came up with the design myself and used custom measurements, but also drew…
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Rustic coffee table or low-line TV unit
Using pallet timber to build a coffee table or TV unit can create a piece that's affordable, rustic and unique. The project For this build, I used my pallet lever to pull the pallets apart, as well as a hammer and jimmy bar to de-nail the pallets – the extra leverage helps for the stubborn nails. I used my drop saw to cut…
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Beer pong golf backyard games
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Curved garden path using heritage pavers
Here is a garden path I built using recycled heritage pavers for a big landscaping job we did in Fremantle. This was actually quite a technical path to build due to the curves in its design but I am super stoked with how it turned out.
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Display/ privacy screen
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Teepee cubby house using pallet timber
This teepee cubby house was made using recycled pallet timber for a rustic look. The project I used recycled pallet timber to create this teepee cubby house. Popular kids D.I.Y. projects Bunnings Workshop member LePallet also built a fantastic teepee cubby house using recycled pallet timber. Find more great projects to…
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Pallet timber pirate ship cubby
This pirate ship cubby will keep the kids entertained and using their imagination for countless hours. The project This kids pirate ship sandpit is my latest pallet project. How to build a pirate ship sandpit For step-by-step instructions to build a similar sandpit, see How to build a D.I.Y. pirate ship sandpit. Popular…
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Side access paving
Charcoal-coloured paving and river pebbles revamped this sideway to produce a stylish, low-maintenance area. The project Workshop member Marty laid pavers and added river pebbles to transform this side access area. Before and after More side access projects Workshop member weekenddiyer built a bike shelter and lay pavers…
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Accessible raised planter box using pallet timber
This wheelchair-accessible planter box has space to create a vertical garden or store garden tools on the sides. The project I built this recycled timber planter box with wheelchair access. There is also space for garden tool storage or a vertical garden on the sides. How to build an accessible potting table Check out…
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Pallet timber mud kitchen
A mud kitchen is a great way to give kids a fun place to get messy and use their imagination, and can be an affordable build using pallets. The project I custom build these mud kitchens for schools, childcare centres and people's backyards. They are great for young children with vibrant imaginations and children who just…
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Jarrah-stained planter boxes on wheels
Staining recycled Pine pallets in Jarrah created a beautiful finish for these portable planters. The project I used long recycled Pine pallets for the timber. I added two supports on each panel as well as the uprights in each corner as they are so long. I used the bearers from the pallets for these uprights so there is…
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Distressed hallway table
Distressing furniture using paint and a sander can create a unique finish in little time. The project I used Taubmans interior paint to paint this hallway table all white as an undercoat. I then painted it blue, waited for it to dry and then lightly sanded it back to create this distressed look. How to distress painted…
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Pallet bar with built-in drinks coolers
Pallet bar
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D.I.Y. cubby house using recycled pallet timber
A cubby house can grow alongside your kids and offer hours of entertainment. This cubby was built using recycled pallet timber without any plans. The project I decided on a whim to build my boys a cubby house completely from scratch and without any plans. I've made it in a way that's completely adaptable, so we're able to…
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Pallet timber bar
Using recycled timber to create your own bar for entertaining friends and family can make the project affordable and the finish unique. The project This was a fun build and reasonably simple. If you're going to build a bar with an overhanging ledge like this, make sure it is well supported underneath as it’s made for…
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Recycled pallet daybed
A rustic daybed cladded with recycled pallet timber. The project This rustic daybed was another one of my projects that I built with students at the school where I work. We had some waste building materials donated to the school and built this daybed completely from scrap wood. The base frame is built from 2 x 4m H3…
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Picnic tables. Built completely from scratch using pallet wood
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D.I.Y. outdoor timber table
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Pallet bar
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Service bar
New service bar I built out of pallets and form ply
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Low line tv unit / coffee table
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Jarrah stained planter boxes
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Kids pirate ship set to sail
One of our latest pallet projects that we built for my church.
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Side access paving job
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Hall table
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Trying my hand at some decorative paving
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Another paving job - side of house
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One of my recent paving jobs
