Repurposed Pallet - curtain rod

I KNOW I've mentioned before that I absolutely LOVE PINTEREST! It's a great place to get ideas, and also to showcase your projects you've worked on! It has meal ideas, treats ideas, clothing, vacation rentals, discount sites, remodeling ideas, everything! SO, I love to try a good project.

My parents put in more sod at the end of the year and I asked for the pallets. My dad gratefully complied with my request and mentioned I could have them as long as I never let them touch his property again. SO, I packed them up (with the help of my strapping young husband). I had absolutely NO clue what I was going to use the pallets for, but I was bound and determined to find a reason to have them!

I came across this FABULOUS project on Pinterest and figured I could probably pull it off. Turns out the project was extremely easy and ANYONE could do it.

See original pin here.

First step, take apart the pallet. HA.

Easier said than done. My pallets had been outside for months and the nails were old, rusty, and crooked. The pallet had slivers at every possible angle. But I was determined to use my pallets I insisted on taking from my dad.

Second Step: SAND, SAND, SAND

As I mentioned above, pallets are basically 2 x 4 pieces of wood, cut and nailed together to move product easier. So, as soon as you get the nails out, you have to do some sanding.

Third Step: Find a project.

This part was easy. I have a million things to do with pallets so I am always eager to start a new project.

NOW FOR THE PROJECT:

1. Gather appropriate tools and materials

-one used pallet board
-six basic hooks (purchased at Home Depot)
-screw driver
-drill bit (sorry guys, can't remember the size)
-2 screws
-measuring tape

2. After the Pallet is sanded, measure equal spacing for basic hooks to be placed.
3. Use drill bit to make placing hooks easier
4. Screw on drill bits
5. Screw pallet onto your wall where you want it placed

SIMPLE ENOUGH!

This project MAYBE took me a total of 30 minutes. Yes, I perfectly measured out the spacing for the hooks, hand sanded the wood and placed the wood EXACTLY in the middle of the window. I'm a bit of a perfectionist.

Here is a picture of the finished product. I put this in my spa - I didn't like the fact the neighbors could potentially look into my window while I'm working on a Brazilian.

Anywho, I hope ya'll enjoyed this tutorial! I know it's a bit scatter brained, but you get the idea!