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 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.
This article shares 23 pallet wall garden ideas that use wooden pallets to create planted features on blank exterior walls.
You can build 18 different flower displays along a fence using painted pallets as the base for each planter box full of soil and plants.
This collection shows pallet planter designs sized for tight outdoor spots, with builds that use vertical space and simple brackets.
The roundup covers 20 ways to repurpose pallets as herb gardens for cooking staples like basil, rosemary, and mint.
These 12 pallet bed plans focus on simple builds that raise plants to waist height so harvesting takes less bending and kneeling.
These 18 pallet projects show how weathered wood can shape simple beds, fences, and planters suited to cottage gardens.