This month’s Power Tool Challenge is a fun one! We were challenged to create something for under $10…. so I made a DIY Blanket Ladder for under $10! I’ve been wanting to make a blanket ladder for ages… so I’m thrilled I finally got a chance. It’s amazing what a cozy addition a blanket ladder makes to a room.
DIY BLANKET LADDER
This ladder actually cost less than $5 for the lumber!!! Yep… crazy cheap!
DIY BLANKET LADDER SUPPLIES {AFFILIATE LINKS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, MORE INFO HERE}
- three 1″ x 3″ x 6′ pine boards
- miter saw
- nailer
- here’s my favorite
- weathered gray stain
DIY BLANKET LADDER DIRECTIONS:
I wanted my ladder about 5 feet tall, but you could adjust the height and width of your ladder easily. Here’s the cuts I had:
- two 65″ (the sides of ladder)
- four 17.75″ (the ladder rungs)
The bottom on the ladder sides I cut a slight angle so it would easily lean against the wall. (How big your angle will determine the distance from the wall)
On the outside of the board I drew a line in the center from top to the bottom so I knew where to put in the nails. I started the first rung 3″ from the top and then each rung was 16″ down from the one above. I put 2 nails in on each board on each side.
Then I stained it with a gorgeous weathered gray… I love this stain and color. It’s gorgeous and it dries in an hour!
I’m loving it in our family room!! Such an easy project and for less than $5 it’s a bargain of a DIY! If you don’t have a nailer you could easily use wood screws too.