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Jan dockery

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  • Finished island 4
  • 2x6 pallet wood used for the base.
  • Rough cut walnut used for the top.

Island built from recycled pallet wood and rough cut walnut

We decided to build a 4'x4' island using 2x6 pallet wood and rough cut walnut.For the top we headed out to a sawmill that has been shut down and the owner gladly met us and let us pick ...»
through his wood. We decided upon a few pieces of rough walnut that he had. #Bestof2012 #Love2Repurpose #recycle

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  • Consider what it carried. I collect pallet wood from a firetruck manufacture. While this cannot guarantee clean wood, it's safer than if it had carried pesticides.
  • How is it treated? HT means heat treated which is safer than chemically treated. Watch for markings on the wood. Avoid any wood that is extremely heavy, stained or has an odour.
  • How to dismantle pallets? It isn't easy! Most nails are twisted and hard to remove but that isn't to say it's impossible. A good crowbar and hammer can do quite nicely but I attempt to find loose wood when possible.
  • Remove the nails asap. Dismantled pallets are FULL of them making them very dangerous. Don't delay this step for safety's sake.
  • There is no guarantee that the wood you are using is clean. Avoid reclaimed lumber in the vegetable garden, where food is served and for children's toys. If in doubt, use new wood.
  • There are even more tips on the original blog post.  http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/04/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about.html
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Is pallet wood / reclaimed lumber safe? Plus more safety tips!

Are you aware of the risks of using pallet wood and reclaimed lumber for your projects?

I'm personally a pallet wood fanatic. I love the stuff and use it for many of my own home ...»

DIY projects. But I've also brushed up on the risks. Here are a few things you should be aware of before using reclaimed wood for your DIY projects.

Tips are with the photos as well as MANY more at the link included.

#Love2Repurpose

#Recycle

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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Window Salvage

Do you ever make something and just can't help smiling when you are done? That is how it was with this project.. I painted random pieces of scrap wood, trim pieces, pallet wood and Bri ...»
Waxed the window frame with light brown. The scrap wood and the window frame were free :).

I wasn't sure how much I needed, just painted what I thought might work. None of the scrap pieces I had were long enough to go across the whole window so I knew I would have to cut them into sections.

The next thing I had to decide was how to attach the wood to the very narrow interior window strips. This problem led to the happy solution of running the wood in opposite directions. I used the nail gun to attach the pieces, had to shoot straight and did miss you a few, but only a few.

This really is a relatively simple project and so fun to see it come together!

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Becky L Belgrade, MT
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Button Craft On A Roofing Tile

I had some old slate roofing tiles that I thought would look nice hanging on the wall. So..I made a little wall art out of buttons!
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Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... Brighton, MI
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  • Old water fountain I turned into a planter 1
  • Birdbath is now a planter
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  • My Lady Bug Clay Pot I painted . I used acrylic paint on it ! 3
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Repurposed Things & Crafts for the Yard

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Kim Harmeyer Cincinnati, OH
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Make Your Own Custom Flower Pots.

Did you know that you can print on tissue paper? Simply wrap it around a piece of printer paper and you can run it through your printer to get the exact graphics that you want. Then all ...»
you have to do is adhere it to a flower pot with ModPodge and you have a beautiful custom flower pot.

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Virginia B Fayetteville, GA
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  • Isn't she pretty?! A fresh hydrangea wreath that will last for many months to come! Tip: pick the blooms once they start to try on the bush. They will end up more wilt free.
  • Start with a base. This can be anything from an existing wreath to a hanger. I just found this route super easy. 1
  • Twine was used to tie the wreath up. But I can see this hung anywhere, especially on a fireplace mantel. Pretty! 1

Make a fresh hydrangea wreath... in only 5 minutes!

If I can whip up an easy project that has impact, I'm all over it! And such was the case with this fresh hydrangea wreath. It's fast, easy and abundantly awesome in impact. And will last ...»
for MANY months to come.

Best part? No hot glue nor 'sewing' (scary!) required. :) Full tutorial is on my blog.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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  • The garden tools don't show up until you get right up on the porch. I love that! 1
  • A grains sack bow lightens it up and adds great texture.
  • This wreath is great for spring but could transition easily into summer.
  • I picked a garden theme and used small accessories to embellish the wreath.
  • A bird's nest with blue eggs ties all the blues together.
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How To Make A Wreath

Simple and inexpensive tips on how to make a wreath for your front door that pops from the street and has a little surprise from the porch. #porchpride #springdecor
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Ann @ On Sutton Place Findlay, OH
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My Spring wreath made with dollar tree items

all dollar tree items...did this in 20 minutes! very easy!
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Elise C Chesapeake, VA
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Spring Wreath

Straw wreath wrapped with burlap ribbon. I added a burlap bow with fringed ends,silk tulips, birds nest, mossy bunny, and greenery.
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Pat F Saint Charles, MO
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