Certain things are just hard to improve on. The classic example: the mousetrap. Also: the paperclip. And, the super-size version: the pallet. In its way, the pallet is perfect. A few pieces of ...

If your bedroom is small, you could mount pallets directly to the wall as DIY floating shelves -- the perfect solution for limited floor space. Corner shelves are another space-saving option.

Leaving empty pallets on the sales floor can result in expensive OSHA penalties. As of 2013, OSHA can assess penalties ranging from $50 to $70,000.