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28 DIY salvage makeovers

Transform castoffs into cool accessories for home and garden

ladders
Photo by Thomas J. Story

Before: Ladder, lumber, dresser drawer

This ragtag group of castoffs from the salvage yard may not look too pretty, but the strong wood still holds some potential.

Click ahead to see what we made with them.


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