If you haven’t already gathered, we love a good ol’ repurposed DIY project. Repurposing combines two things we love, recycling and crafting, and whether you’re working with river rocks, cinder blocks, or tires, it’s easy to see the value in reviving something old, broken, or forlorn. With that said, breathe new life into old ladders with any one of these five DIY projects.
This Leaning Ladder Workspace
Photo Source: ana-white.com
What You’ll Need: 120 grit sandpaper, wood glue and wood filler, 1/4 inch screws, 1/4 inch nails, plywood of varying sizes, (or ladders cut to size)
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This Rustic Chandelier
Photo Source: meeganmakes.com
What You’ll Need: a ladder, crystals of varying shapes and sizes, wire, LED lights, (or LED Christmas lights could also work!)
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This Ladder Planter
Photo Source: shanty-2-chic.com
What You‘ll Need: a ladder, (or cedar planks cut to size), a jigsaw, a pot or circular object to trace, wood glue, potted plants
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This Laundry Drying Rack
Photo Source: diyprojects.com
What You‘ll Need: a ladder, (or wood of varying thickness cut to size), quick links or carabiners, drill bit, 2 7/8″ inch screws, wood glue, lengths of chain
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This Tiered Bookshelf
Photo Source: apairandasparediy.comWhat You‘ll Need: a stepping ladder, plywood planks, L-brackets, screws, drill
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(And for five more clever shelving DIYs, click Here. )
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