The New Pallet Book : Ingenious DIY Projects for the Home, Garden, and Homestead

**Upcycle that unwanted wood! __The New Pallet Book__updates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use.** Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a **complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets**. This edition, with **tons of new content** and **more than 50 projects and ideas**, features everything **from dead-simple builds** like pathway pavers and a mug holder **to more challenging projects** like a recycling bin holder and bathroom magazine box. It's safe to say there's something for everyone—and every pallet. Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the fireplace surround, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free. **New projects Include:**- Central AC Unit Screen - Window Shutters - Bike Rack - Potting Bench - Strawberry Box - Toss Across Game - Wall-Mounted Sneaker Rack - Towel Rack Ladder - Crafts Center - Beer Cooler - Tool Carrier - Firewood Holder - Bathtub Tray - And Much More! **There's no shortage of inspiration to put free wood to work** and **keep pallets out of landfills**. Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will **build it right the first time**. Peterson also dishes out **must-have pallet knowledge**, including the **basic tools for breakdown**, **finish options**, and key information on **pallet safety**. It's a one-stop pallet workshop! Upcycle that unwanted wood! The New Pallet Book updates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use. Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets . This edition, with tons of new content and more than 50 projects and ideas , features everything from dead-simple builds like pathway pavers and a mug holder to more challenging projects like a recycling bin holder and bathroom magazine box. It's safe to say there's something for everyone—and every pallet. Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the fireplace surround, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free. New projects Include: Central AC Unit Screen Window Shutters Bike Rack Potting Bench Strawberry Box Toss Across Game Wall-Mounted Sneaker Rack Towel Rack Ladder Crafts Center Beer Cooler Tool Carrier Firewood Holder Bathtub Tray And Much More! There's no shortage of inspiration to put free wood to work and keep pallets out of landfills . Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will build it right the first time . Peterson also dishes out must-have pallet knowledge , including the basic tools for breakdown , finish options , and key information on pallet safety . It's a one-stop pallet workshop! "Upcycle that unwanted wood! The New Pallet Book updates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use. Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets. This edition, with tons of new content and more than 50 projects and ideas, features everything from dead-simple builds like pathway pavers and a mug holder to more challenging projects like a recycling bin holder and bathroom magazine box. It's safe to say there's something for everyone--and every pallet. Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the fireplace surround, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free. New projects Include: Central AC Unit Screen, Window Shutters, Bike Rack, Potting Bench, Strawberry Box, Toss Across Game, Wall-Mounted Sneaker Rack, Towel Rack, Ladder, Crafts Center, Beer Cooler, Tool Carrier, Firewood Holder, Bathtub Tray, And Much More! There's no shortage of inspiration to put free wood to work and keep pallets out of landfills. Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will build it right the first time. Peterson also dishes out must-have pallet knowledge, including the basic tools for breakdown, finish options, and key information on pallet safety. It's a one-stop pallet workshop!"--Publisher's description "The Pallet Book is an inspiring and ingenious project-oriented book for the home DIY enthusiast! Author Chris Peterson presents everything the enterprising handyperson needs to know to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative, useful ways. Just some of the projects included are: A handy vertical planter; Coffee table; Spice rack; Serving tray; Compost bin; Dog house; Bookshelves; Wine bottle rack; Side table; Adirondack chair Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the kitchen island, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free! In addition to dozens of projects, the book includes a variety of pallet-specific knowledge. You'll find a guide with the basic skills and tools needed to rework pallets, information on where to find and source pallets, a guide to decoding pallet markings, and important pallet-related safety"--Publisher description "The Pallet Book" is an inspiring and ingenious project-oriented book for the home DIY enthusiast. Author Chris Peterson presents everything the enterprising handyperson needs to know to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative, useful ways. Projects include a handy vertical planter, coffee table, spice rack, serving tray, compost bin, dog house, bookshelves, wine bottle rack, dog house, side table, adirondack chair, and much more! Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the kitchen island, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free! In addition to dozens of projects, the book includes a variety of pallet-specific knowledge. You'll find a guide with the basic skills and tools needed to rework pallets, information on where to find and source pallets, a guide to decoding pallet markings, and important pallet-related safety Upcycle that unwanted wood! Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets to serve a new purpose. From quick and easy builds like a bird house and a wall clock to more complex projects like a garden cold frame and a kitchen island, there's something for everyone—and every pallet. Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the side table, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free. Peterson also dishes out must-have pallet knowledge, including the basic tools for breakdown, finish options, and key information on pallet safety. Projects Include: Cold Frame Workbench Child's Sandbox Coat Rack and Shelf Shoe Shelves Bookshelves Kitchen Island Bar Stools Dog House Desk And much more! The ubiquitous wooden pallet is good for much more than cross-country shipping! The Pallet Book gives it new life in home and garden woodworking projects.