Frame Ladder

Plant Ladders

Old or even broken timber ladders can be put to a number of new uses around the home, shed or garden.

Among the ideas you could explore are pot plant or storage stands, climber frames, storage racks and pot plant hanger racks.

If using it for a set of shelves for instance, it does not even matter if the old thing is missing a rung or two, this can either add height to one shelf or just add to the charm of the finished product.

But before you deck your old ladder out for its new job, inspect it carefully. Repair and/or strengthen any weak or cracked areas. Smooth or cut back any dangerous edges or exposed splinters, as this is for your's and other peoples safety.

To paint or not to paint is up to you, depending on the effect that you are trying to achieve. But bare unpainted timber will last longer if you soak or paint some form of preservative product or oil into the exposed timber, especially if it will have to survive the effects of weathering.

Also if you are going to use it around the garden or elsewhere outside the house, you will need to consider whether undesirable people might use it as a means to enter your home, so securing the ladder to the surrounding supports may well be an important issue.

Pot plant or Storage Stands/Racks

A Frame Ladders

Stand one of these ladders in a spare corner of the home, patio, pergola or shed; add some planks of timber of whatever you have around the place, and you will either have a rustic display stand for your plants or for the gardening accessories out in the shed.

Or separate the two halves of an A Frame ladder, and make them the end supports of a set of rectangular shelves, the choice are up to you. Though this set of shelving will need more cross bracing to support the expected loads that it would carry.

Stepladders

Hung or fastened parallel to the shed floor well above your head, one ladder would make an ideal hanging storage rack for things like garden hoses, spare hanging pots, watering cans etc. Whereas, one fastened up outside your home, above head height would easily accommodate a fairly big collection of hanging pots.

Whereas if you hung or fastened one parallel to the shed floor at about knee height, one single ladder will make an ideal storage rack with dividers, for all your big garden tools to stand upright in; like spades, forks, rakes, hoes, garden stakes, spare lengths of timber, fishing rods, oars etc.

Climber Frames

A Frame Ladders

Use a freestanding A Frame ladder out in the open garden as a climbing frame for a rose or something similar.

Or separate the two halves and mount them against a wall, either at an angle similar to the original freestanding model, or flat as in a stepladder, as a climbing frame.

Stepladders

Mount a ladder against a fence or shed/house wall, either vertically or horizontally and you have an effective trellis or climbing frame for your climbing plants. From as simple as using hanger hooks to actually screwing it to a supporting frame you can grow just about any plant over this sort of climbing frame.

So don't send that old ladder to the hardware store in the sky, as there are a number of new lives it could find around your home once it can no longer be used as a ladder.

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3 Step Project Ladder $102.99 3 step project ladder eliminates reach and adds comfort for easy and convenient use. Aluminum project ladder with a height of 57-3/8". Durable frame with 250-lb. capacity. Large standing platform and hand grip help the user maintain balance even when reaching or leaning. Features a built in project tray for small parts, tools, and paint cans. Mar-resistant feet are safe for a variety of surfaces.

Ladder with Wooden Frame for Small Birds - 9 Step $5.99 Tons of climbing fun for your bird A regular jungle gym This cement and wooden ladder naturally trims the nails and beak. It is madeof lightweight cement with crushed seashells--for added calcium. Hooks on to 7/8" diameter perch or the cage wire. Hinged for a wide variety of positions. Size: 9 step, 3.75" x 14.5"

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iPool A-Frame 4 Step Ladder $194.99 Snap-lock treads for quick easy assembly. Swing-up outer section inhibits unauthorized access to iPool. Outer treads can be padlocked (lock included). Wide 16 inch steps. No sand or bricks required. Maximum weight capacity is 300lbs.

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Abdominal Board with Ladder Machine $357.33 Ladder has 4 height adjustments. Four foam rollers provide comfort and support. Additional board may be added to other side. Ships assembled via freight. 38" H x 24" W x 75" L.Strength Equipment Frame and Fabric Specifications:2" x 2" square 11 gauge tubingWelded framesPads are 3/4" plywood covered with ensolite padding and genuine 32 oz. naugahyde upholstery.Basic steel framework is warranted against defective material and workmanship for life to the original purchaser.Moving parts are warranted for 4 years.Upholstery and hand grips are warranted for 90 days.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address.

Cramer Three-step Folding Platform Ladder $169.99 0% 1 Each 1130-19 25 lb 29" Width x 32.75" Depth x 19" Height 3 Step 300 lb 300 lb Maximum 4 x 2" - Plastic Three-step steel ladder folds to 10-1/2" wide for easy transportation and storage and holds up to 300 lb. Ideal for warehouse, garage, plant and workroom. When a person's weight is applied, the 2" hard-floor casters retract and the ladder frame lowers to the floor. Ladder has anti-skid rubber feet. Perforated steel steps prevent slipping. Top step height is 27". Ladder is made of 16-gauge steel. Anti Skid Shoe Beige Cramer Cramer, Inc Ladder No Slip Resistant Steel Three-step Folding Platform Ladder www.cramerinc.com

Ladder Back Mahogany Chair With Black Vinyl Padding $66.45 Add stylish comfort to any room with the AAA Furniture 411A-BLACK Ladder Back Chair. Made with a finished mahogany wood frame that features a sophisticated, high-back ladder design the AAA Furniture 411A-BLACK Ladder Back Chair has a height of 32-3/4 inches with a black, vinyl padded seat that measures 17-1/4 x 17 inches and solid, clean lines that will accent any dining room. Durably crafted the AAA Furniture 411A-BLACK Ladder Back Chair will hold up in high-traffic situations and the contemporary look will fit any decor.

Olive Kids FWHERO303 Hero Ladder Truck Framed Print White $63.44 Ladder fire truck. Solid wood frame white with white mat and glass. Frame: 12 x 15 with an 8 x 10 print. Ready to hang.

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Ladder 49 (WS/DVD) $15.67 Joaquin Phoenix is great in this saga of Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, whose life starts flashing before his eyes when he becomes trapped in a blazing high rise. Flashbacks chronicle his memories of being a rookie at his Baltimore fire company. He remembers fighting his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, falling in love with a beautiful local girl (Jacinda Barrett), getting married, and having children. He also looks back on forming a close relationship with the fire chief (John Travolta) and learning to face the danger and heroics of life on the job. This film manages to wring plenty of well-earned tears from its subject matter--as well as spine-tingling thrills--which are the result of solid performances, characterization, and good naturalistic dialogue from screenwriter Lewis Colick. Barrett is great as Jack's worried wife; she and Phoenix exhibit strong, earthy chemistry in their scenes together. Travolta makes a fine fire captain who is graceful, sure of himself, and always ready to give up the spotlight to the younger actors. Other firemen include Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, and Robert Patrick. The addition of a soundtrack of contemporary Irish and Irish-American folk and rock keeps the melancholia just a whisper away. The heroics of 9/11 are subtly honored here, but never directly mentioned, which is to the film's credit.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: THX Certified Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary Bonus Feature/Short - 1. EVERYDAY HEROES: REAL STORIES FROM REAL FIRE FIGHTERS Making Of LADDER 49

Ladder 49 (FS/DVD) $17.19 Joaquin Phoenix is great in this saga of Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, whose life starts flashing before his eyes when he becomes trapped in a blazing high rise. Flashbacks chronicle his memories of being a rookie at his Baltimore fire company. He remembers fighting his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, falling in love with a beautiful local girl (Jacinda Barrett), getting married, and having children. He also looks back on forming a close relationship with the fire chief (John Travolta) and learning to face the danger and heroics of life on the job. This film manages to wring plenty of well-earned tears from its subject matter--as well as spine-tingling thrills--which are the result of solid performances, characterization, and good naturalistic dialogue from screenwriter Lewis Colick. Barrett is great as Jack's worried wife; she and Phoenix exhibit strong, earthy chemistry in their scenes together. Travolta makes a fine fire captain who is graceful, sure of himself, and always ready to give up the spotlight to the younger actors. Other firemen include Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, and Robert Patrick. The addition of a soundtrack of contemporary Irish and Irish-American folk and rock keeps the melancholia just a whisper away. The heroics of 9/11 are subtly honored here, but never directly mentioned, which is to the film's credit.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: THX Certified Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary Bonus Feature/Short - 1. EVERYDAY HEROES: REAL STORIES FROM REAL FIRE FIGHTERS Making Of LADDER 49

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