Wood pallets are flat, wooden structures that are usually used for shipping large orders of objects as a way to stack them one on top of one another. You might have seen them while walking down the aisles of superstores like Costco and Walmart, containing the extra items the store has in stock.

But what you may not know about these wood pallets is that they can actually be used in so many other ways beyond just shipping, including creating your own cute home décor.

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The nice thing about them too is that you can buy them from suppliers, like Challenger Pallet, or you can go to the superstores and find ones that have been discarded or on sale.

Here are five ways you can use these wood pallets in your home and create cute out of the ordinary.

A rustic pallet wall

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If you want to add a nice and cool focal point to a room, you can take some pallets made of wood and break them down to construct a pallet wall.

This would be a great use for some of the more well-used pallets that you find, because the more beat up the wood is, the better and more rustic the wall will appear.

A cute entryway bench or sofa

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Does your entryway just need a little extra something?

A great and affordable way to make that entryway look more presentable is to construct a bench or sofa out of wood pallets.

Not only will it look super chic but it will be super affordable and you can customize it to the size and appearance of your liking.

Some nice planters

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Everybody loves plants, but sometimes it’s hard to find a place to put them while keeping them well-contained.

A great DIY idea that takes care of both of those issues are some planter boxes built from wood pallets.

If you need to know how to put them together it’s very easy to hop online and find several ways on how to build them.

A great-for-entertaining deck cooler

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Whenever you have company it’s good to have a place for everyone to be able to just reach over and grab a cold drink, and this deck cooler is a great way to have that available.

It only takes a couple pallets to put it together, and you can also make sure to have it be the size that you need and want.

And once you’ve built it, it’s a great excuse to have friends over and put it to good use!

A fun lemonade stand

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Are your kids begging you for some extra money? Have them help you with this lemonade stand and they will be able to be entertained as well as have a great way to earn some cash!

This is a DIY the whole family can contribute to and customize to their liking and then use every summer to sell some refreshing lemonade and make some spending money.

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We enjoyed being outside with the family on those hot days, playing sports and just being together. To really increase your fun this next summer, try creating your own personalized games. By using old, run-down wood and other recycled materials you are one step closer to bringing fun and games to the next level. BiologiQ, a manufacturer of eco-friendly plastic with plastic resin pellets, has put together this great list of ways to recycle old wood.

Try out these creative ways to turn old materials into something brilliant and exciting!

Corn Toss Game

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Who wouldn’t want a Corn Toss game in the backyard? This simple and easy game has been one of the most famous wood games around. Whenever you go to the fair or a carnival, there is always a Corn Toss game somewhere. Create a fun and unique game that the kids and even the older ones will love. Start by creating the board to fit any desire or imagination you want, plus involve the little ones on how it should look. Use this idea to have a start on your board. To make this project even more creative and fun create the bean bags yourself and fill them using plastic pellets. There are plenty of designs and ways to create the bags, you will also become a pro at sewing.

Connect 4

The classic game of four in a row has been bringing fun and smiles for many years. A competitive game of quick wit and skill that can bring out the master in you. Try taking this classic game to another level by revolutionizing it to fit your outdoor needs. Looking around the house, and especially grandpa’s house where you’ll find old wood pallets that can be used to make the board. Get creative when building your game or follow this example.

Shooting Range

Last but certainly not least, a homemade shooting range. Grab your old Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle and take to your backyard. You already have a Connect Four and Corn Toss game for the kids, but you also should have your own fun. Creating a homemade shooting range is easy, but be careful not to shoot your eye out. Find an old pallet board, print off some targets and pin them or glue them to the board. It is that easy! Take the experience of other posts on our blog, use them as a way to find inspiration!

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