I still remember the Saturday when I dragged two weathered pallets home from a neighbor’s driveway while my kids rode scooters in circles. I’m a mom in my forties juggling school drop-offs, soccer practices, and the little rituals that make a house feel like ours. My 8-year-old insists on building forts, and my 11-year-old wants a room that feels like a clubhouse. Between homework and neighborhood barbecues, those rough boards turned into small projects that brought the family together. The first time we painted a pallet bench together, even our shy neighbor stopped by to ask for tips. If you…