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10 Ways to Re-Use Old Ladders

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I don’t know about you, but I love the look of an old ladder.  It’s very rare to come by a brand new wooden ladder anymore, and the way they used to make them is just simply adorable.  Did you know that you can use them for your home décor?  I’m not just talking about leaning a ladder against the wall to look at, it can be used for a décor piece AND be functional as well.   This post shows you 10 ideas of what you can do with a ladder in your own home.

Read the post here: Fun Ways to Use Old Ladders

Check out this Dollar Tree Rustic ladder tutorial here on our sister site Craftbits.com

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Garage Door Halloween Decorations

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.