Ultimate Guide to Upcycling with Pallets (infographic)
A while back I posted an article DIY Upcycled Pallet Shelves Tutorial, which featured my very own first upcycled pallet project.
This Ultimate Guide to Upcycling with Pallets infographic by Terrys Fabrics is full of handy tips to inspire a pallet project of your own. The inforgraphic also has a handy guide to how long different projects might take and how much they might cost plus some inspiring ideas for the home and garden.
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