How To Build a Climbing Wall at Home

01/19/10  Print This Post Print This Post    1 Comment      Written by Candice Walsh
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If you have some spare time and you’re looking to fill up some empty space around your house, consider building a climbing wall.

Climbers are enthusiastic people. What better way to hone some climbing talent than to set up a wall right in the comfort of your home? No matter the weather conditions, it’s always a great time to climb from inside a garage!

The following video follows the construction of a wall inside somebody’s home. Apparently, designing a good wall can cost as little as $400 with the right materials. Just ensure you have the handy know-how to take on such a plan, and follow instructions closely. Having a mattress present on the floor to cushion any nasty falls isn’t such a bad idea either.

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Matador ID: CANDICEW86

Candice Walsh is a technical writer for a deep sea technology company. When she isn’t writing about sonar equipment, she’s shooting whiskey and hitting on men, or eating nachos and dreaming about travel. She’s currently stationed in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Check out her blog, Candice Does the World.

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  • Abbie replied on January 19, 2010

    We have been thinking about building a wall in the garage for awhile, but instead we have a hangboard, homemade gymnast rings, a pull-up bar, and a workout bench with some weights lol

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