What? Pallets Are Free
Submitted By: Christian W
Favorite Comment: Fixer Fixit says, “All is well until the over-eager forklift-driving neighbor gets involved. At 2:00 a.m.”
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Lash those together with some rope and you’ll have an emergency raft in the event of a flood. Brilliant!
This is cool… And, the stacks slide under the porch when you need room fer dancin’!
Remodel by Donkey Kong.
Reuse, reduce, recycle. I am loving this.
The only detail missing was one more pallet standing on end behind the steps to cover the hole under the porch (although it could be storage as it is).
Redneck handicap ramp.
Nominated for post of the day
Not bad but would never pass inspection – no hand rail.
Is that one of those particle board McMansions for which so many suckers paid boatloads of money? I guess even when you are living out your Beverly Hillbillies fantasy, you still occasionally revert to your natural socio-economic level.
I cant say much. I built an entire deck out of pallets once
You can cover the sides with lattice and it’s more than a temporary fix.
Just had old broom sticks and it will pass!@Badgirl
I think that’s my ex-boyfriend’s house. Literally.
Ok guys seriously how do you keep getting pictures of my friends and family’s cars and houses?
It kind of has that Zen thing going on…
“And here we have a bannerless pinewood staircase leading to the patio”.
This kludge works but not as good as the steps taken by the previous owner.
Is the door also made of pallets?
The could just panel over everything, add handrails (thanks Badgirl!), and it would actually be just fine!
And maybe add some nicer decking to the top of the pallets…
I’m guessing the tealight-lanterns are because the outside lights are our as well.
@murgatroyd What about the statement “I think that’s my ex-boyfriend’s house.” is not literal?
Reduce, REUSE, recycle…seems like he’s got the Reuse bit down pat! Love it! FWIW, pallets are often made of oak and strong as hell so this really is a clever reuse of materials.
Cool, he can change the stairs layout anytime at no cost!
Better keep your receipt. It’s still on that bottom pallet on the right.
How very redneck, and flexible!!!
We’re related?
@Badgirl
Stand another pallet on its edge at the edge of each step. Problem solved!
All is well until the over-eager forklift-driving neighbor gets involved. At 2:00 a.m.
Aww, home repair and improvement by someone who never outgrew Lego.
“@Badgirl
Stand another pallet on its edge at the edge of each step. Problem solved!”
Perfect – See what we can do when we all work together?
Oh wow. Oh nice. I like that. I’m going to get some palettes!
Are you sure this isn’t just a very decorative loading dock?
Uglier than sin… but functional…
Architect: Plank Lloyd Wright.
That won’t work. Palettes are too thin and you’d need far too many of them (plus you’d track paint into the house). You’re better off sticking with pallets.
Welcome to: “Homes of the Rich and Redneck”!
Really now… go through all that trouble of dressing up the front of your house with laid stone and then have pallets??? I pray this is a temporary fix!
An entire day of resourcefulness.
I vote this for best comment
That person must have had the best luck ever in finding pallets, all the pallets I’ve ever seen I’d barely trust to hold up a toy poodle.
And maybe it’s modular design to create a defense against the handicapped knight next door.
Gordon Freeman’s house I suspect…
Nice work. Must have a degree in Redneck Engineering.
clever!
Is it wrong of me to love these stairs? Recycling for the win!
@dono1
The best comment!! But shouldn’t it be spelled Plank Lloyd “Right”?
When you’re long on creativity and short on ol’ cash, just use your imagination and stock up on trash!!
@Paddy
I do!!! Clever….and observant
I’m loving the fact that the rest of the porch is so well decorated, like they just got tired or ran outta money and said “that’s it honey, we aint puttin steps in, that’s just showin off!”
@Paddy
I get it! That handed me a GREAT big laugh… almost as big as some of these pictures! I love that you “fixed” his/her spelling error… funny, sarcastic and helpful! Triple threat!
its all well and good until someone steals your makeshift fail-case. . .
but you have to commend them on the creativity xD
Pallets usually aren’t free. They cost the store if they aren’t returned to the warehouse.
@Badgirl
try making soemthing out of PVC pipe…..then it will pass and is durable.
it’s so oddly zen…
Put the firewood on it in da’ winter, Orvil, an’ we won’t be havin’ none a’ doze bunnies run throu’ da’ house on fire, and none a’ doze’ Latter Day Saints fellers either!