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How to Brighten a Ladder Shelving Unit
Upcycle flea market finds to create exciting new pieces courtesy of the DIY experts at HGTV Magazine.
By:
Jessica Dodell-Feder
From:
HGTV Magazine
Ladders as Shelves
Ladders can become cute and colorful shelving units courtesy of this easy DIY tutorial from the experts at HGTV Magazine.
From:
HGTV Magazine
Photo by: Thomas Liggett
Thomas Liggett
Materials Needed:
- two ladders of same height
- plywood cut to varying lengths
- paint (for ladders and shelves)
Step 1
Paint two identical-height ladders and let dry. Place them next to each other with their steps facing out.
Step 2
Measure for the shelves. You will need boards that span between the ladders and rest about six inches beyond each step. Have a home improvement store cut the boards to size. (They will be shorter at the top of the ladder, longer at the bottom.) Paint, then let dry.
Step 3
Set the boards on the steps.
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