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Penny W

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  • This is the completed deck.
  • I used concrete blocks as the support between the railroad ties. 1
  • I screwed the decking boards into the railroad ties on each side.

Easy Deck With Concrete Blocks and Railroad Ties

I needed to cover up a shameful space in my backyard. And, provide another area for seating. I wanted it to be cheap, easy and fast. This method of building a deck was perfect! The only tool needed was a drill.

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DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN
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Pallet Projects
  • Penny W
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  • Years of hard water deposits and grime accumulated ove time.
  • 15 minutes later! Major difference!
  • Start by saturating the entire area with a 60-40 percent mixture of white vinegar and water. Spray the area liberally with a spray bottle and let the mixture sit for a few minutes. This will help loosen everything up
  • Then take an old handy dandy toothbrush and start scrubbing the water deposits. The gunk and hard water deposits will start to break off in little chunks. Then rinse with steaming hot water. 1
  • Now that you have cleaned off the top layer, grab a scouring pad to get the stubborn spots. Just moisten the pad with  a little hot water and begin scrubbing the crevices where the remaining water deposits are. 1
  • You can see the blue "soap" from the scouring pad where I had to scrub a little harder than the toothbrush would allow.
  • Now give it one final rinse with hot water and use your dry eraser to clean off smudges. This step kind of "polishes" it off but is not necessary if you don't have any minor surface level scuffs.
  • One final rinse and a wipe down with a paper towel and you are done my friend! And no harmful chemicals were used which is a bonus!
  • Voila! Now your sink faucet shines like a brand new one!!! With a little elbow grease and a couple cleaning tools and supplies you have saved yourself lots of money and can prolong the life of your existing sink and faucet! 1
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How to Easily Remove Hard Water Deposits

I don't know how it happened or when it happened but one day when I looked down at my kitchen sink faucet there was grime and hard water deposits that had accumulated from the past 10 ...»
years! One day there was nothing and the next day bam it was there! It was disgusting and I wanted it gone ASAP so I broke out the big guns and with ease was able to remove 10 years of hard water deposits in 15 mintues! Check out the before and after pictures and find out what tools you need to remove hardwater deposits like this. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com/2013/04/r...

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Jennifer Schmitz Raymore, MO
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  • Penny W
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  • The desk fits easily under the hutch.  For reference, here are the dimensions of the desk:  
 
48 " wide
18 1/2″ deep
33″ tall. 1
  • Pry the pallet boards off your free pallet leaving the frame of the pallet intact.
  • Remove the legs and braces from an old table to use as the legs for your desk.
  • Construct a frame by attaching the pallet boards to the sides of the legs.
The pallet boards on the long side of the desk measure 48″ wide and the pallet boards on the short side measure 11″ wide.
  • On the original pallet frame....cut frame to 18 1/2″ deep.
 
Re-nail the boards back onto the pallet without any gaps.
 
Attach top to base.
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Easy Pallet Desk

We built this desk in about 2 1/2 hours.

For FREE! ...»

We had some old table legs and we constructed a frame by attaching the pallet boards to the sides of the legs.The pallet boards on the long side of the desk measure 48″ wide and the pallet boards on the short side measure 11″ wide.

It was such a fun project and such a great way to repurpose and upcycle.

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Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
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Pallet Coffee Table

We've created a pallet coffee table for our outdoor space. We incorporated not only two pallets, but the metal detailing from the back of a rotted out garden bench. It cost approximately ...»
$30 dollars to make because we purchased stain, casters and a few other items to finish it off. #outdoorprojects

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Megan V (Our Pinteresting... Westminster, MD
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  • Rustic "Cowboy Cooler" made from furring strips and reclaimed fencing 3
  • 2x2 furring strip frame. A piece of threaded PVC extends the drain for the spigot.
  • Inside shot of the cooler.
  • Attaching the facing and the pre-drilled spigot piece.
  • Finished side.
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DIY Cowboy Cooler

I was in love with the look of a rustic cooler for our patio, but was turned off by the high prices. So my husband and I took an old cooler apart and built our own! The base is held by a ...»
2x2 frame, covered in reclaimed fence posts found by the curb. We attached a spigot to the drain hole in the cooler for drainage, used an antler shed for the handle, and added a bottle opener for decoration. It was so easy, and only $30 in supplies (since we had the cooler and fence wood on hand). You can check out the full step-by-step tutorial on my blog ( http://www.killerbdesigns.com/rustic-cooler-... ) to see how to make your own! It's a great addition to our back porch, and was so easy to make.

#Bestof2012

Brooke N
Brooke N Lake Jackson, TX
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  • Penny W
    Commented on Jun 28, 2012
    This is awesome! So glad the link to how-to is included in this post. Thanks!
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  • Here's another pic of the border next to the patio, it isn't finished yet, but this gives you an idea of how pretty it is with the rose bushes in bloom. 1
  • These are the Zinnias that I started from seed
  • The Zinnias are an amazing miracle to me, as I planted them from tiny, paper thin seeds, & they grew into these magnificant flowers! They are very low maintenence, they require very little water, they are lovely.
  • I found this unususal tri colored butterfly bush. I didn't like the colors pictured on the tag, which are nothing like the actual colors on this beautiful bush! Lavendar, dark purple & white, I'm so glad I brought this home! 1
  • The Trumpet Vine groeing over the shed. I'm hoping it will attract humingbirds to the yard. Hor more pics please visit my page Flowers in Bloom, here is the link.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flowers-in-Bloom/187266108057173?ref=hl
  • Here is the view of the front of the yard. I built this flower bed by myself. This weekend I added a clear coat to the wood, fresh mulch & new white rock. Small changes can make a big difference. 11
  • Here is another view showing the swing. We love to sit out here, relax & watch the different butterflies that visit everyday. 2
  • Here is the patio that I installed by mself. The blocks of arregated stone were very heavy! I love to sit out here & have coffee on the weekend mornings. We are surrounded by flower beds on the patio.I'm getting new furniture next year 4
  • I planted these rose bushes 3 years ago, to use as a border & for privacy. They bloom from April until November. In the next pic is the flower bed I planted in front of these roses. 5
  • This is the flower bed that I created in front of the rose bushes. Although not in bloom now, I planted 2 kinds of Monarda, & a Liatris that is a Monarch magnet. It blooms in late summer. There was nothing here when I started. 4
  • This is on the side of the shed in front of the rose bushes. I planted Monarda, Milkweed, & a Trumpet Vine. 4
  • Here is the view on 7/8/12. I've added slowly, adding a little each paycheck. I added more Phlox, this time. I bought small plants that looked even better than the larger plants for more money!
  • This is the Buzz Petite lavendar Butterfly Bush. I love this beauty, it's a butterfly magnet! The blooms have changed color, now they are lighter in color. 1
  • There are Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart in between the bird bath & the rose bushes. They're new plants, not in bloom right now. They'll grow much larger. I added a picture of the blooms below.
  • Another updated photo taken 7/9/12
  • Here's a pic of the Clematis "President" in bloom w/the butterfly bush in the background.
  • A close up of the Clematis, it blooms like this all summer long. 1
  • Here is a view on the side of the shed, pictured is Bee Balm & Milkweed
  • 7/13/12 My garden is a work in progress, here I added more Phlox, so it's filled out a little more in the front. Every paycheck I add something new to make it more beautiful.
  • These are the blooms from the Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts Bush.
 I hope you enjoyed the tour of the lovely spaces I created in my yard!
  • 7/13/12 Here's a different view
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  • Here is a view from the swing, Galliardia, Coreospis & Salvia, with Coneflower in the back 1
  • Salvia & Coreospis
  • Coreospis & Salvia
  • I tried to carry the eye & create depth with the Galliardia, also in this pic is Salvia & Coreospis
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  • The Knock Out Roses
  • A delicate butterfly enjoying the nectar from a Salvia plant 1
  • 7/13/12 This taken in the early morning hours. I added more Phlox on the left, & I have a small patch of Zinnias just starting to bloom that I started from seed. 1
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  • e.g. My New Deck
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The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

I replaced brown grass & mud with a raised flower bed, patio & flower beds. Nearly every plant benefits the butterfly, as it is either a nectar or host plant. I added a walkway and white ...»
rocks for a clean look & to make it really pop. All of the hard work is worth it to me when I get compliments from friends & neighbors passing by.

DeAnna B
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL
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  • Penny W
    Commented on Jun 25, 2012
    Gorgeous!
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  • Beautiful plants!
  • I nearly painted the top at first. I'm glad I didn't. Love the woodsy warm look!

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/03/pallet-farm-table-desk-part-3-reveal.html 1
  • The framework was worked out so the desk had productive space underneath for the chair and rolling files.

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/03/pallet-farm-table-desk-part-3-reveal.html 5
  • Naturally a little bit of repurposing had to come into play somewhere. :)

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/03/pallet-farm-table-desk-part-3-reveal.html 4
  • The coke crate is perfect for pens and such. There are other repurposed office ideas in the reveal as well. 

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/03/pallet-farm-table-desk-part-3-reveal.html
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My $3.00 farm table styled pallet desk

Desiring a substantial desk for my work office located in my basement, this long farm table styled desk was created with pallet boards and reclaimed cedar planks for about $3.00. (had to ...»
buy new screws!)

It is one LONG amazing desk that's as sturdy as all get out! Cat likes it too. :)

#Recycle

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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  • Penny W
    Commented on Jun 14, 2012
    Thanks to all who gave me ideas about where to find pallets. Marsha, I will check Ladd's. I ...»
    love this desk idea and how to repurpose pallets, and I have found many other ideas about using pallets on Pinterest.

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