Simple Wood Pallet Shelves

I love wood pallets. And lucky for me, Shane has a nearly unlimited supply at his disposal. Initially we used them for firewood in our outdoor fire pit.

Then an idea caught my eye on Pinterest. You can make a super simple, super cheap shelving unit out of pallets and a few easy steps. The first step, of course, is to find a pallet in good condition. After that here's what you'll need:

• Wood pallet
• Sand paper or a belt sander
• Screws to attach the pallet to the wall
• Drill and drill bits
• Wood Stain
• Roller or brush
• Rag to wipe off excess stain
• Level
• Two friends to hold the pallet level + one friend to eyeball the pallet.

First, sand the rough surface of the wood pallet to the desired smoothness. Next roll on stain, being careful to not oversaturate the wood. Wipe the pallet with the rag to remove excess stain. Allow to dry, and Voila! Your pallet is ready to hang on the wall. Make sure the pallet is level, then attach.



The theme can be decorative or utilitarian: we hung ours outside, so I did my best to scavenge the house and garage for decorative items. Your local thrift store can also be a good place to find cheap and simple treasures. I found succulents to be a good choice too, because they're hardy and need very little attention, particularly in an arid climate. Just be sure to bring them inside during the cold months.