What is the easiest way to de-construct wooden pallets?
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Sep 15, 2012Hi, Lisa B. ~ I found the tutorial by Funky Junk Donna to be the best...I learned a lot! http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/04/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about.htmlHelpful Reply
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Z on Sep 15, 2012Thanks for the link Mary Beth. That's great information. And thanks to Donna from Funky Junk for providing the info in the first place!Helpful Reply
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Lisa B. on Sep 17, 2012Thanks for the info, Mary Beth!Helpful Reply
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Sep 17, 2012My pleasure, Lisa and Becky! I made my husband 'dumpster dive' for some pallets a few weeks ago...that's why I found the link!Helpful Reply
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Z on Sep 17, 2012One of our neighbors has a couple on their burn pile, but because of the drought they've not burned them yet. I do need to email and ask if I can have them. I know they're just going to burn them, but not sure I'd feel right in taking them. I'm weird like that.Helpful Reply
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Sep 18, 2012You're not weird at all. I always 'want' to pull stuff from the curb that is out for garbage pickup but can never quite do it because what 'IF' it's just there but not out for garbage! I did a tongue in cheek post about making my husband get me pallets out of a dumpster. If you would like to check it out, it's here: http://cupcakesandcrinoline.com/2012/08/dumpster-diving-for-pallets/Helpful Reply
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Z on Sep 19, 2012That's basically what I was thinking. What if they decide they want to use the wood from it?Helpful Reply
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Sep 19, 2012In the case of the pallets I got, they were definitely in the trash and were going to be hauled away. It is a construction site.Helpful Reply
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Z on Sep 19, 2012Around here you can get in trouble for taking things from construction sites. Even if they are in their dumpster and really really trash.Helpful Reply
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Sep 23, 2012Oh oh....I thought I was in the clear....I better be more careful next time!Helpful Reply
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Z on Sep 24, 2012Around here you have to ask for permission. And I'd still make sure I got it from someone other than just a laborer just to be safe. Quite often the "trash" is sold.Helpful Reply
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