I did want to share the treasure I found at my favorite thrift store down the street from me!!! I have big plans for this puppy.
I picked this up for $10!!! I know at my local hardware store, these babies run about $50. I'll be using it for two different projects.
The first project will be using the backside of the ladder, or the part without the steps. I will be adding rungs to the top and where the shelf is. This will be my new blanket rack in my living room. Very useful for those South Dakota winters!
The second will be using the front of the ladder where the steps are. I'm going to put deep shelves on the steps and turn it into a "step ladder" shelf for the guestroom! (Hopefully) sturdy enough to hold family pictures and those odd and ends that somehow just fit in the guestroom.
I'll have to get help from the hubs to drill through the rivets that hold both pieces together at the top...and the top shelf; as well as the bracket that folds it in half. Followed by a good sanding down (everyone knows how much I hate sanding!!) and finally a nice stain and seal.
It seems like I've got a lot going on here with all of the projects I'm working on and want to work on. I've figured out the "Sarah" dimensions for my end table that will match my console table. Since I have a low sitting couch, I have to make it shorter. I've also decided to take the depth and width of the current end table I have an match it for the new one. For only the lumber, I can make one (I only need one...for now in this house) for under $20. If that's not a steal for one end table, I wouldn't know where to find one!!
I've also started making my families Christmas presents. I know some of my family keep up with my blog and I don't want to spoil their surprise! Maybe I can "secretly" post these in disguise so they won't know. Well I guess I'll figure that out when I have to.
That's all I have for you now. I will update again when I'm done with my ladder! I can't wait to share it with all of you!
Until next time,
Sarah
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