Bedding We Like: DIY Blanket Ladder under $10

DIY Blanket Ladder under $10

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!

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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)

Less than 5 dollars of lumber to make this DIY Blanket Ladder

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)

Putting together a Blanket Ladder than cost less than five dollars in lumber

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.

Staining a DIY Blanket Ladder with Weathered Gray stain

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.

I’ve had a LOT of interest in my area rug. I happened to find that gorgeous rug at Ross. I’ve never seen another one since though. Here’s some similar rugs I’ve found though. You can click on them to learn more.

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