Your low-impact home makeover

Learn how to lighten your footprint, from easy DIY tips to the top things to keep in mind for a sustainable home renovation

DIY: Surprising salvage makeovers

Transform castoffs into stylish accessories you'll really use

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.

NextAfter: Potting station

diy hose coil

Previous Slide After: Hose wrap

6 of 36
ladders

  • Loading comments...

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining

More Ways To Get Sunset

Advertisement

 

JavaScript must be enabled to use this Calendar module.

MOST POPULAR
1
Best romantic getaways

Make this Valentine's Day weekend—or any weekend—special at one of these dreamy retreats

Post Ranch Inn