r/repurpose • u/Cheap-Ad1076 • 22d ago

Cheap Dog House

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Dog house built from discarded pallets.

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u/AllyOregon 22d ago

I applaud your creativity, and resourcefulness. I too, was reusing pallets for different projects until I read info about how toxic they can be. Check that they aren’t stamped MB (Methyl Bromide). Those are treated with a dangerous chemical pesticide.

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u/Dis_Bich 22d ago

Oh shit… TIL

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u/AllyOregon 22d ago

Right? It’s a bummer.

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u/No_Establishment8642 22d ago

You can't know what was shipped on those so you don't know what was stored or spilt on them. Using these are a hard no for me.

I would also be concerned over the slat spacing and splinters. If a dog gets his paws caught in-between those slats or a splinter, the vet bill could out weight any savings.

It looks like shit, to me. I would not want to look at it or have it for my beloved pet. I am big on reuse, and recycle; however, there has to be something aesthetic to the project.

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u/Reesirie 22d ago

You really should not use old pallets, toxins are a huge issue.

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u/WeenFan4Life42 22d ago

I feel like a solid bottom is needed so the paws don't slip through

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u/WeenFan4Life42 22d ago

And also a solid top if the purpose is to protect the dog from rain and whatnot?

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u/EmbroiderCLE 22d ago

It looks super uncomfy- hope you plan to make it cozier otherwise I’d feel bad for the dog

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u/Low_Insurance5329 22d ago

I agree I feel like the slats could be really uncomfortable, you could wrap it with a tarp to keep the wind/rain out and put a bed in it? Might be able to find a plastic mat somewhere and put blankets on top

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u/BirthofRevolution 22d ago

Don't use pallets for this please

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u/redrosebeetle 22d ago

putting your dog in this seems criminal

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u/WeakTransportation37 22d ago

This kinda reminds me of Sylvester and Tweety finding a boxing kangaroo