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Rustic Towel Bar
Easy bathroom update: reclaimed wood adds country style to a towel bar.
By:
Ana White
Materials Needed:
- pallet, dry, with straight boards and free of grease, oil and splinters (ask for broken pallets at warehouses and large stores)
- 1 towel bar
- 1 robe hook
- hammer
- drill
- 1/2" screws (6)
- 2" screws (2)
Reclaim Pallet Board
Pry pallet boards loose from frame with hammer.
Remove Fasteners
Remove fasteners with hammer.
Attach Towel Bar and Robe Hook
Use 1/2" screws to attach robe hook and towel bar to reclaimed board.
Hang on Wall
Hang towel bar on wall with 2" screws, screwing into a stud in the wall. Tip: If studs aren't available, hang using a drywall anchor system.
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