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Laura C

Hewitt, TX
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  • 1. Measure and make lines to cut the 2nd board (on the top) a little past halfway. Do this on the other side as well. Lastly make a line to cut the pallet directly in half.
  • Set the depth of the circular saw to cut as deep as you can since you'll be cutting through the top board and the 2x4 supports on either side and in the middle
  • Measure the 2 spaces along the bottom of each shelf and cut some 2x4s to fit. I had to rip them down on my table saw to fit into the space, but you could easily use a 4″ wide board to cover the entire bottom instead. Nail them in.
  • Lightly sand before painting.

We did two coats of paint because our pallet was a bit dirty from use.
  • Hang the Shelves. I chose to use a screw in wall anchor where there were no studs and a 2″ screw where there was one.
  • The screw in wall anchors are really easy to use, you just mark your spot, tap the anchor in with a hammer and then screw it in till flush with the wall no drilling.
  • I mounted one of the 4 shelves directly underneath the window next to our kid's bed for easy bedtime reading access and cleanup.
  • The 3 shelves were hung mostly behind the door so as to utilize the space and keep the books in a usable space but a little out of the way.
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DIY Pallet Bookshelves

originally posted at our blog: http://www.simplydixon.com/2013/02/04/diy-pa...

Chances are, you've already seen the idea for making bookshelves from a pallet here, here ...»

or here. It's one of those projects that seems super easy, cheap and fun to do, and it is. The hardest part of this project is finding a good pallet to use. These plans work for a pallet that has 6 boards on the top and 4 on the back. I'm sure you can figure out how to do other pallet types, but this is what we got. DIY Pallet Bookshelves

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Cabinets heightened to the ceiling

In this small laundry room I wanted to take full advantage of every little space! The solution to create more storage was building up those short cabinets to the ceiling in an easy and ...»
inexpensive way!

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Remodelando la Casa - Cristina
Remodelando la Casa - Cri... Germantown, MD
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Super Simple & Cute Soap Dispenser

Create your own soap dispenser using a mason jar and a plastic pump. Paint your mason jar and the lid for an extra special touch! ...»

#Bestof2012 #Love2Repurpose #masonjar

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Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
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Old Armoire to Kitchen Pantry

This old Armoire was tired and rendered useless, but with milk paint, some screening and new rustic hardware it became a beautiful kitchen pantry. The purpose is updated and the look is ...»
left as old world, rustic and charming. Reminds me of the old Pie Safes. Full instructions at Recaptured Charm.

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Lisa D Canada
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    the great idea. I love it.

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Canning Cupboard Made From Recycled Pallets

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Old World Garden Farms Newark, OH
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Kandi and Rebekah Hendersonville, NC
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