Pallet wood can be useful and cheap, but it comes with different challenges than working with off-the-shelf lumber — in addition to the fact that it’s usually pre-weathered (bonus for rustic projects!), pallet slats will come in a variety of sizes, both length and thickness, and the edges and ends generally won’t be perfectly square — again, this is a bonus for rustic projects, but if you’re looking to make your pallet look a little more refined, be prepared to put in some time sanding!

Pallet wood can be useful and cheap, but it comes with different challenges than working with off-the-shelf lumber — in addition to the fact that it’s usually pre-weathered (bonus for rustic projects!), pallet slats will come in a variety of sizes, both length and thickness, and the edges and ends generally won’t be perfectly square — again, this is a bonus for rustic projects, but if you’re looking to make your pallet look a little more refined, be prepared to put in some time sanding!