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oldman · November 9, 2018

As a path alternative, how would you feel about a deck made of 2x2 square pallets?

They'd be small enough you could stack them to mow or weed, they'd let you avoid the step up and down when entering or exiting the playhouse, and you wouldn't need to put off starting until spring since they're modular, weatherproof, and easy to install. If you didn't want to spring for the pricier, but more durable, deck woods you could go with 4x4 and 2x4s and stain and seal each pallet. Bright colors optional. An even cheaper option is to find someone needing old fencing or decks removed and offer to help in exchange for any material you can salvage. Your "deck" could be extended over time to cover the old path completely. And a bench or windowbox with Matt's Wild or some other small, bright cherry tomatoes in pots would give the kids some garden space of their own.

November 9, 2018	#3
oldman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas 5b Posts: 198	As a path alternative, how would you feel about a deck made of 2x2 square pallets? They'd be small enough you could stack them to mow or weed, they'd let you avoid the step up and down when entering or exiting the playhouse, and you wouldn't need to put off starting until spring since they're modular, weatherproof, and easy to install. If you didn't want to spring for the pricier, but more durable, deck woods you could go with 4x4 and 2x4s and stain and seal each pallet. Bright colors optional. An even cheaper option is to find someone needing old fencing or decks removed and offer to help in exchange for any material you can salvage. Your "deck" could be extended over time to cover the old path completely. And a bench or windowbox with Matt's Wild or some other small, bright cherry tomatoes in pots would give the kids some garden space of their own. Last edited by oldman; November 9, 2018 at 11:31 AM.