Totally Tracie: Creative Reuse of Wood Pallets [Photos][Video]

There are so many cool ideas and creative ways to reuse wood pallets.  Thanks to the listeners who shared some of their favorites with me.  This time of year I always feel energized and ready to take on new projects.  Reusing wood pallets might be just my new hobby.  Of course, I will have to keep in mind that Rome wasn't built in a day so my potential wood pallet creations will probably take more than ten minutes.  Sometimes I rush things because get excited about the finished product.  So these ideas could be a good balance of a beginner wanting expert results.

This fence is so cute and acts as a decorative divider as well.  Some paint, a flower box and a couple of solar lights.  This one is a simple project.

This is another reuse idea that can I can totally tackle.  It is fun and cheery.  Great idea for a kids room or to brighten the entry or mudroom at home.

This one requires more skill and more time.  I love this idea.  Your own portable patio.  It has a nice finished look.  "Oh honey!  I have a project for you!"  I would have to hand this one off to my husband because it looks a little time consuming and I have that whole "let's get it done already" thing going on.  Although I could go to shop for the potted plant arrangements.

Patio furniture seems to be a very popular way to reuse wood pallets.  Here is a "how to" video from DIY: