Transform Dollar Tree Plungers Into The Cutest Rustic Home Decor

Turning items from Dollar Tree into inventive home decor has never been easier, and this idea for a decorative wooden ladder takes the cake. Have you ever seen a charmingly compact, rustic-looking ladder strategically placed in someone's home and wondered where they got it? Well, with a little bit of work and some simple instructions, you can transform the 19-inch thermoplastic toilet plungers from Dollar Tree into a decorative wooden ladder of your own.

To nail this DIY project, you'll need two of the wooden-handled plungers along with a wooden dowel rod for the ladder rungs, some twine, and a hot glue gun with a glue stick. Instead of twine, consider wrapping the ends with jute rope, faux leather strips, or even a mix of decorative washi tape for a more seamless finish. Beyond that, one of these stunning wood stain and paint color combinations also helps elevate the finished piece.

In the end, by following just a few short steps, you'll create a very stylish and functional rustic ladder that adds some real character to your home. And it's just one of the many cute decor items made from everyday household objects. For added versatility, this ladder can also serve as a stylish blanket rack, or be adorned with fairy lights for a cozy, illuminated accent piece.

Start by unscrewing the rubber plunger ends. You'll be left with the wooden handles that will serve as the ladder's side rails. Cut the dowel rod into three equal segments to make the rungs. To ensure the rungs are evenly spaced, measure the total height of your ladder and divide it by four to mark where each rung should be attached before securing them. This step helps maintain symmetry and stability in the final product.

From there, continue assembling by evenly spacing and marking where each rung will attach to the side rails. Use hot glue to secure the rungs, ensuring they're straight and evenly distributed. To hide the threaded ends of the plunger handles, the aforementioned ideas for rope, leather or tape can be used in place of the twine shown in the video, giving the ladder an even more polished finish.

Once you're finished, to make this piece all the more functional, consider hanging those decorative mini-metal buckets from the rungs using some S-hooks or twine. These can be filled with things like artificial greenery, fresh herbs, or dried lavender for a fragrant touch.