Ok so there are a lot of crib recalls lately and if you have one sitting in your basement and you've no idea what to do with it-don't put it in the landfill! Make a clothes dryer instead.
You'll need four hooks-the big kind meant for garage stuff. You can find these at your local hardwood store for about 70 cents each. Screw them into the ceiling wherever you have a stud or floor joist(sounds like I really know what I'm talking about, hey?!). Hang one side of crib. Cut off legs if needed with a hand saw(provided you're sure you're not ever going to use it again! )Also works for storing the toddler bed until needed-this one is waiting until Axl is ready for it. Wooden baby gates would work too just separate the two halves to keep it secured. Very sturdy and can hold a whole lot of laundry(I tried trust me!).
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Posted by: Marion Graham | 12/14/2010 at 09:18 AM
Such a cool reuse for a crib!
Posted by: Consigning Chrissy | 06/29/2011 at 08:10 PM
I love this idea!
Posted by: Sarah | 07/03/2011 at 12:52 PM
Great idea for a quick repurpose that doesn't require power tools, paint, sandpaper, etc. I would like to ask your permission to post your picture with a link to this blog post on a blog post I am writing about repurposing outdated cribs (I'm not sure how else to contact you). Thanks.
Posted by: Felicity | 10/25/2011 at 04:21 PM
Absolutely Felicity! Thanks so much for asking. I'll have more repurpose crib ideas coming up over the next couple months(I have the other three sides afterall!!)
Posted by: TT | 10/25/2011 at 08:35 PM
Great, thanks! I let you know when my blog post is up. Can't wait to see the other three sides :)
Posted by: Felicity | 10/26/2011 at 10:28 PM
My blog post about repurposed cribs took longer than I expected to organize and post, but it's finally up! http://www.encorebabyregistry.com/blog/repurposed-crib-projects-upcycle-your-old-crib-out-of-the-landfill/
Maybe it will provide some inspiration for those other three crib sides, if you haven't created something with them already.
Thanks, again, for letting me share your photo and creativity on my blog!
Posted by: Felicity | 11/30/2011 at 09:37 PM
Amazing-love your site! Can't wait to get at it after Christmas. Wow, never thought of kitchen or garden use!
Thanks again!
Posted by: TT | 12/03/2011 at 10:38 PM