How-to: From Crib to Headboard

Step 1

Take apart the crib. You’ll need only the headboard and footboard, not the sides. Spray-paint both pieces, and let dry.

Step 2

Clamp both pieces together so they’re perfectly lined up next to each other. Use a drill to make two pilot holes near the bottom of each center leg, then screw them together with four 2 1/2-inch screws.

Step 3

Lean your new headboard against the wall or, if you want it higher, screw it directly into the wall.