As the weather begins to warm and spring makes its appearance, many of us head outside to clean out garden sheds and garages. One item you should never throw out is an old wooden ladder. Ladders ...

Create a unique, easy-to-make bookshelf using an old wooden ladder and recycled wood. By building your own rustic bookcase, you’ll save money and have a one-of-a-kind addition to your home ...

Materials Needed: Old wooden ladder (or new one) Sand paper or electric sander. Spray or brush on paint primer. Spray or brush on paint in your color choice ...

Recycling is a good thing to do, of course. But you can also repurpose items and use them yourself. Take, for example, an old mattress spring. Attach a full-, king- or even crib-size mattress ...