{"id":1443,"date":"2021-05-27T14:59:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2022-02-16T03:17:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T03:17:33","slug":"backyard-patio-one-room-challenge-week-4-diy-outdoor-pallet-wood-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=1443","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Patio One Room Challenge Week 4: DIY Outdoor Pallet Wood Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1 room. 8 weeks. Countless DIYers coming together to encourage and inspire. Sounds great, right?! Welcome to the One Room Challenge! Keep reading to discover my plans for my backyard patio One Room Challenge and how to create DIY outdoor pallet wood projects this week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so excited to be participating for the first time as a guest in the 2021 Spring season of the One Room Challenge (ORC)<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In case you are new, here is my \u201cbest case scenario\/possibly over optimistic\/very ambitious\u201d project plan: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Custom Cornhole Boards<\/s><\/a><\/li>
  2. DIY Potted String Light Stand\u00a0<\/s><\/a><\/li>
  3. DIY Wooden Pallet AC unit Screen<\/a><\/li>
  4. DIY Outdoor Shoe and Tool Storage\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
  5. Paint Concrete Patio Floor\u00a0<\/li>
  6. Re-paint Exterior\u00a0Siding<\/a><\/li>
  7. DIY Vertical Living Wall Planter\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
  8. DIY checkerboard tabletop\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    With the price of lumber as high as it’s been, I have been collecting pallets for about 6 months. I had no real plans for them, but I just couldn\u2019t pass up free wood. They were beginning to pile up and take up significant space in the garage. I figured building some things for the backyard patio would be a good use. Although I built the bar cabinet<\/a>,<\/em> this is my first woodworking project completely from scratch. I wanted to start with something simple, so I decided to build wooden crates for the patio to serve as shoe storage and garden supply organization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I got the idea from one of the big box stores when I was buying the whiskey barrel planter for my Week 3 string light project<\/em>.<\/a> I found a couple of wooden crates I thought would be the perfect size for a decorative outdoor storage solution. When I took them to the checkout counter for a price check, they were $17 a piece. No thank you!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Of course, my DIY wheels started turning and I decided to use the pallet wood I already had to build my own… for free! I think mine turned out even better than the big box store option. I love the mismatched, reclaimed weathered wood look compared to the clean, light and symmetrical wood used for the crates available for purchase. Mine have more character. From beginning to end, this project can be completed in as little as a day, or definitely a weekend! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This post contains affiliate links for your convenience which may reward me in the event of a sale. Note that I only recommend tools and products I have personally used and loved.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SUPPLIES TO DIY YOUR OWN OUTDOOR PALLET WOOD PROJECTS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    -Pallet wood- you could also buy lumber if necessary but this will greatly run up the cost of the project\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    -Hammer\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Pry Bar\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Miter Saw\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Mouse sander<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –80 grit Mouse Sander Pads\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Safety Glasses\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Mask<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Brad nailer\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Wood Glue\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Wooden Shims\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    –Measuring Tape\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    STEP 1: Tear Down Pallets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is a chore. It really depends how your pallets were put together and how old they are. On average, it took me 8-10 mins to pry off one board from the pallet. I will add that my husband is able to complete it much faster, which is frustrating. But know it is doable without a lot of upper body strength with the right technique.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I started by standing the pallet up on one end. I used the pry bar to get underneath the board, then hammered it in deeper. I moved the pry bar at an angle to loosen the nails. Next I followed with the end of the hammer to get more leverage to loosen. Once I had that side loose, I stood up the pallet on its other end and did the same thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Last, I would lay the pallet flat and work on the nails in the middle of the board using both the pry bar and hammer. It\u2019s so important to go slow, pay attention to the location of your pry bar and nails, and try not to be too aggressive or keep prying if you hear or see the board splitting. I\u2019m going to be honest, I couldn\u2019t get all of the boards off in one piece. In fact, I would say I split 25% of the boards trying to get them off. It\u2019s not easy, and is physically exhausting! The fact that we had the hottest week to date in Memphis<\/a><\/em> while I was working didn\u2019t help either.\u00a0But I’d still say the DIY is worth it to build your own outdoor pallet wood projects.<\/p>\n\n\n