Author: Megan Hartley
Megan Hartley
Hi, I’m Megan, the creator behind Tools Compendium. I’ve always loved the feeling of building something with my own two hands, especially when it solves a small everyday problem at home. Over the years I’ve turned dozens of wood pallets, scrap pieces, and old tools into outdoor seating, planters, storage, and little upgrades that make life a bit easier. I started this site because I kept meeting people who wanted to try DIY but felt intimidated by it. My projects aren’t perfect and I don’t pretend they are. They’re simple, budget friendly, and fun to make, which is exactly why I love sharing them. If you enjoy practical ideas that real people can actually build, you’re in the right place. Thanks for stopping by. I hope my ideas spark your next project.
This article walks through 19 patio layouts that link the house to the yard with matching floors, wide doorways, and direct paths.
Here are twenty practical pallet garden ideas that use tiered planters to fit vegetables and flowers into small outdoor areas.
Here are 15 ways to turn wooden pallets into vertical planters that keep strawberries off the ground and easy to pick.
The article shows 17 pallet planter boxes built with straight edges, basic frames, and little added trim.
This post includes 14 step-by-step builds for turning pallets into simple planter boxes that work well in a first garden.
Here are 21 ways to turn salvaged pallets into garden beds, planters, compost bins, and simple storage that cost little to build.
This article lays out twenty ways to set up pallet succulent gardens that stay healthy in full sun with only basic watering and drainage.
This article lays out 22 pallet planter screen builds that add privacy to small, overlooked patios with basic lumber and plants.
These 16 ideas show how to use wooden pallets for small gardens on apartment balconies that fit in tight spaces.
This collection shows how to build 15 different vegetable gardens from pallets that suit small yards, decks, and balconies.