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15 DIY Pallet Projects for the Backyard, Patio, and Garden

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James marcus

Use this list of outdoor DIY pallet projects to make backyard, garden, and patio furniture out of free wood pallets for a gorgeous backyard made of recycled materials. (First published in April 2016; this post is regularly updated to improve content and republished.)

Below we have curated a fantastic list of outdoor DIY pallet projects for your backyard, garden, patio, or porch. I am absolutely amazed by the woodworking projects you can build with free salvaged wooden pallets. Quite a few creative people have found excellent ways to repurpose the wood pallets they find into something useful.

So if you have ever wondered, “How can I reuse old pallets” or “What can I make with pallets?” Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite DIY backyard pallet projects. Together, these projects would make an awesome upcycled backyard that will look like you spent a fortune on patio furniture! You might also enjoy this list of Backyard Sandbox Ideas.

Related: Top 10 Sand and Water Tables Kids LOVE!

DIY Outdoor Pallet Projects with Step-by-Step Tutorials

Learn how to transform free wood pallets into gorgeous outdoor furniture for your backyard, patio, porch, or garden with these easy DIY pallet wood projects. The problem with most photographs of DIY pallet projects is that they don’t come with step-by-step tutorials that make them easy to construct. For example, many wooden pallet photographs on Pinterest don’t link to a tutorial or the blog that created it. Which makes them hard, if not impossible, to replicate or build at home.

So we have done our best to find easy pallet projects for beginners from the source, complete with step-by-step instructions for each project that make them easy to build with simple tools like a hammer and nails or screws. Click on the creator of each DIY pallet project on the list to see the instructions for each step-by-step tutorial. And scroll down past the list to see the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about building with wooden pallets.

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15 DIY Backyard Pallet Projects

Here’s a list of 15 DIY outdoor pallet projects you can make with salvaged pallets for the backyard, patio, porch, and garden. The photo collages above and below show how most of the wooden pallet projects look when finished on the list below. Click on the creator of each DIY wood pallet project to see the instructions and more photographs. Once built, paint the pallet slats with a wood stain to seal and protect each project and give it an upgraded look.

FaQ’s About Building with Wooden Pallets

Here are a few answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about building with salvaged wooden pallets.

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What are pallets made of?

In the United States, pine and oak are the two types of wood used most frequently to make wooden pallets. While pine is a softwood and oak is a hardwood, the type of wood used to make wooden pallets has little to do with their overall strength or robustness.

How can you tell if a pallet is safe to use?

Some salvaged pallets are treated with toxic chemicals such as methyl bromide, making them unsafe to handle or use as furniture. To learn what pallets are toxic and how to tell if a pallet is safe to use for simple building and construction projects, read THIS informative article by DIY Projects.

Related: How to Make a Fairy Garden

Backyard Pallet DIY Projects

As you can see in the photographs, you can craft several amazing pallet woodworking projects for your backyard using salvaged pallets. Many outdoor pallet projects are fantastic for people on a tight budget because pallets can be found for free. So building furniture and garden structures like raised garden beds or an outdoor pallet sofa can save you money.

Backyard DIY pallet furniture looks fantastic on anyone’s deck or patio. Especially if you use any of the excellent tutorials on the list above. And while the pallet compost bin may not be pretty, it is extremely useful for anyone looking to conserve waste or use fresh compost in the garden. Once again, click the link for information about how and what to compost.

We hope you have as much fun as we do learning to upcycle pallets and build amazing things for your backyard. You might also enjoy these DIY Projects. Learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE!

If You Enjoyed These DIY Wooden Pallet Projects, You Might Also Like These Play Areas for the Backyard:

  • DIY Outdoor Blackboard
  • How to Make a Sunflower Fort for Kids
  • Sand and Water Tables Kids LOVE!
  • Best Backyard Sandboxes
  • DIY Outdoor Art Table and Mud Kitchen
  • How to Make a Fairy Garden

This post was last modified on 27/10/2023 19:11

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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