Do it Yourself - Build a Loft Bed

A loft bed is simply a bunk bed with just a top bunk and an open space beneath. As the bed is off the ground and makes use of the vertical space in a room, it supplies you with more usable floor space. Since you can put chests, drawers, desks, or anything else you want below. Some individuals even use the space beneath a loft bed as a closet.

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Particularly if you reside in a small apartment where you need all the space you may obtain, or in a room shared by 2 or more children, a loft bed can be really useful and provide a lot of additional space. Loft beds are not really expensive, you might see a loft bed for as little as 0 however, extra add-ons like a desk or drawers will mean higher costs. If you are a D-I-Y person and you possess some knowledge about what you are doing then you may build a loft bed of your own as a weekend assignment. Here is what you will need.

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Required Tools
* Tape measure
* Screw driver
* Drill
* Ratchet
* Electric sander
* Required Materials
* Plywood piece
* Screws
* 2 x 6s
* 4 x 4s
* Lag bolts
* 2-inch thick wood slats
* 2x4 (optional)
* Angle brackets

Instructions

It is always best to begin with a plan; draw up a sketch of what your loft bed will look like and take out your tape measure to determine the measurements your bed will be. To measure the size of your bed decide whether you want a twin, double or queen sized bed and use the size of the mattress to settle the size the bed frame will have to be. Make the frame an inch wider than the mattress to allow for bedding and then it's time to go out and buy the lumber you will need.

When you have all the lumber its time to get to work. Use the 2x6 pieces of board to build a box which must fit over the mattress you will be using. Drill holes through the ends of the boards and use a screwdriver to screw the box together. Screw angle brackets onto the inside of each corner to support them. Then place the sheet of plywood over the box to create the bottom of the box. Attach the plywood to the frame with screws spaced 2-feet from each other.

Cut the 4x4s to match the height you wish your bed to be as they will be the posts of the bed. Set the posts in position and place the box on top of them (you will surely want help for this stage). Drill holes from on top down through the box and into the top of the posts. Next use the ratchet and secure the box to the posts utilizing the lag bolts.

The bed itself is now done but you still need a ladder to get into it. Make a ladder using the 2-inch thick wood slats, with each slat about 10 inches away from each other. Maintain the slope of the ladder to 60 degrees and finally secure the ladder to the bed using a few screws.

Use the electric sander to smooth necessary spots like the ladder, and if you wish you can add some stain and varnish as finishing touches.

Tips and Warnings

If the bed is not as firm as you would like it to be, use the piece of 2x4 to create a diagonal bracing across the back of the bed (the side that will be beside the wall) for added support.

It is best to use untreated wood for this project to lessen skin contact with any chemicals used for treatment.

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Step-By-Step Plan For Building Wooden Garden Sheds

Building your own wooden garden shed is both rewarding and practical if you are in need of a little more storage space. Garden sheds usually take only a couple of days to complete so they are the perfect project if you are not too comfortable around woodworking tools.

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Beginning with a step-by-step process, we will go through what it takes to build yourself a great wooden shed that will last for many years. All your questions may not be answered though since this is a basic overview of the construction process.

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Step 1 Start by planning how the shed will be used to fit your specific needs. Decide if you are going to buy a wooden shed kit (fastest and easiest method), build from a set of shed plans, or if you will be designing your own custom shed by using special software (most versatile method).

Step 2 Now choose carefully where to locate your wooden shed. You may want to build your shed on a wooden frame or "skid" just in case you want to move it to a different location. A skid frame will allow you to slide the shed to another spot. Its also less permanent and easier to make than pouring a concrete slab. Be aware and research any zoning restrictions you may have on your property.

Step 3 Preparing the site where you will put the shed is the next step. Remove any large objects that may get in the way, such as rocks, debris or plants. Prepare the site slightly larger than the footprint of the shed. The site should be flat but slightly sloped downwards and to the rear of the shed so any rain water will simply run off and not puddle. This will prevent any headaches later on if you take the extra time now to make it right.

Step 4 Here is the step you have been waiting for - constructing your wooden shed. Follow the instructions carefully when measuring and cutting all your material if you are building your shed from a set of shed plans. Your plans should also show you just how to put it together step-by-step.

Step 5 The last step is to add all the details and options to your shed such as fancy trim work or hardware that makes your shed unique. Inside your shed, add shelves or pegboard for storage.

Now that you have a shed that will last for many years to come, you can sit back and feel satisfied that you built it all by yourself.

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Handmade Wood Furniture - Find It in Vermont

Looking for authentic handmade wood furniture, made in the good 'ol USA? It's not so easy to find it anymore, is it? Most Americans think of North Carolina as the fine furniture capitol of the USA, but over the past 30 years, that has changed. The furniture companies we think of as being quintessentially American -- for example Thomasville, Broyhill, Ethan Allen and Lane -- no longer make much, if any furniture in the USA. Instead they outsource their furniture to factories in China, Vietnam and other third world countries.

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So where does one go to find authentic, high quality, handmade wood furniture? It turns out that Vermont is now considered by many to be the fine furniture capitol of the country. By unofficial count, some 2000 small wood furniture makers dot the rural Vermont countryside, taking advantage of the heavily forested nature of our state for supply of natural, eco-friendly raw materials.

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Vermont has traditionally been home to a vibrant cottage industry of artisans, working in all types of media, including native hardwoods. Wood furniture makers from all around the globe flock to Vermont to practice their craft in the Green Mountain state. A thriving community of woodworkers has developed, bringing together Vermont families who have practiced woodworking for many generations and newcomers who have brought new and different aspects of the craft to the area. Shoppers come from around the world to shop in the small furniture studios and showrooms belonging to these craftsmen and women.

Furniture aficionados will find Vermont furniture shopping to be quite a different experience than the routine trip to a neighborhood big box furniture store. Savvy customers are combining their furniture shopping with travel and tourism throughout Vermont's rural countryside. The autumn leaf-peeping season has become the time of choice to shop although visitors are welcomed year-round. To learn more about Vermont's handmade wood furniture shopping, check out the Vermont Fine Furniture Festival, held in the Union Arena, 496 Woodstock Rd # 3 (Route 4) in Woodstock, VT every year during the last week of September. This year the dates are September 25-56, 2010. Over 100 of Vermont's finest furniture makers will be displaying their work and giving you an insider's view of how authentic handmade wood furniture is made. You'll be able to meet the furniture makers and purchase handmade wood furniture off the floor or order affordable custom furniture to be crafted just for you and delivered directly to your home. While you're there, be sure to let the craftsmen and women know your opinion: is Vermont truly the Fine Furniture Capitol of America?

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A simple and elegant way to organize your scarves, belts and sashes. This graceful hardwood hanging organizer gives you ample space to hang your accessories. Fill the 10 round spaces with your beautiful scarves or belts for a colorful display and you won't want to hide your collection in the closet! Crafted of hardwood with a natural or walnut finish, and chrome accents. Scarf holder measures 16.5" x 6.5" x .75".

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Victorian Beds - Perfect For Antique Lovers

If we talk of the Victorian Beds, then the first image that we read is an elegant set up with the backdrop of a historical past, with womenfolk dressed in tight bodice and men donning coarse jackets and linen trousers. Yes, we are referring to the classy Victorian Era, wherein such dressing sense and backdrops were a common sight. In those days, the concept of Victorian Beds was prevalent and had a long lasting effect on the minds of all who had a chance to use them. No wonder, the elite collection from the Victorian Beds is still in vogue today.

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The present generation lives for luxury, and this, by all means, is the only way life aught to be lived. When we think about luxury, we often, if not always, focus our attention towards our bedroom furnishings, as it is here we finally get a chance to relax. Of the various items lining our bedroom, the bed is perhaps the most important of them all. Same was the case in the Victorian Era. In those days, the massive Four Post Bed was considered a luxury which a few could afford and was carved out of the finest wood known to man. A similar fate awaited the ironic Queen Sized Bed.

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The concept behind the present day beds is based on the designs that had been formulated in the Victorian age. If we take the example of a modern day bed, we would find numerous similarities with that of a Victorian Bed. So, like all good things, the modern day themes have indeed been inspired by the inventions of the past.

If you are out looking for a suitable Victorian Bed to decorate you bedroom and enjoy a classy feel, you might like to surf the internet and locate a suitable dealer, for these exclusive collections are not merely limited to the confines of the rich and famous, nor are they an eccentric collector's item. So go right ahead and feel the luxury seep into your daily life. Like they say, if you are not born a king, don't fret, for nobody can stop you from feeling like one.

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Forget the troubles of finding a storage place for clothing, toys, shoes and personal items. The clear "Raise Its" bed risers give you more room under the bed for taller storage containers! These stackable bed frame risers come in black and clear, allowing you to coordinate better with your bedroom furniture. For safety reasons, it is recommended that no more than 3 Raise Its be stacked under each leg. Each unit will raise the bed by 1", so a set of 8 can raise a four legged bed frame by 2". They're also helpful if you simply prefer to have a taller bed. These bed leg risers are made of durable plastic with interlocking design for safe stacking and non-slip inserts to prevent sliding! These bed risers fit most leg types, including casters! Sold in sets of eight. Made in the USA! Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Moderate. Made in America

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Sturdy Bunk Beds Are a Good Investment

One way to maximize your investment in bunk beds is to ensure the construction meets US Safety Standards and conforms to the American Society of Testing & Materials, ASTM, regulation F1169. This is particularly important because children have an interesting view of the world, particularly the use of a bed.

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The durability of bunk beds begins with the type of wood used in its frame. The use of rubber tree wood has become the selection of choice for high-end furniture manufacturers. It has a dense grain, stability, attractive color and handles different finishes well. Also, it is an "environmentally friendly" wood, since it makes use of trees that have been cut down at the end of their latex-producing life cycle which are then replaced with new seedlings.

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The sturdiest bunk bed construction uses techniques that provide the best durability: mortise-and-tenon joints, steel reinforcement points as in a hook and pin system and enough slats supporting the mattress to ensure stability.

Mortise-and-tenon joints are formed when one piece, the tenon, is secured into a hole made in the second piece, the mortise. The mortise hole is generally a square or rectangle. Cut to fit the mortise hole exactly, the shoulders of the tenon seat snuggly when the joint is completed. This causes the joint to be stable as well as durable. To further lock the joint into place, it can be glued, pinned or wedged.

To create a strong, long lasting connection between the headboard and footboard, two metal pins should be embedded within the head and foot boards. These steel reinforcement points reduce stress on the frame when there is movement in the bed. Also, they permit the bed frames to be raised or lowered depending upon what height is needed for the bunks. This is useful when under-bed storage drawers or a trundle is included.

Bed slats support the mattress and should provide a solid foundation especially for bunk beds. This is accomplished by the number of slats used, the tensile strength of the wood from which they are made and their cut to fit the frame properly.

When shopping for a bed, any bed, remember that it gets more use than any other piece of furniture in your house or apartment. With this in mind, "durable" becomes the guiding principle when making a bed selection followed closely by safety. Most beds built by reputable manufacturers are safe. However, they can become less safe over time, due to wear and tear, if the techniques required to make the wooden bedroom furniture durable are not being used.

When bunk beds are made of high-quality wood using the best construction techniques, your investment will look great and last well past the "bunk bed" era and into its "twin bed" life.

Sturdy Bunk Beds Are a Good Investment

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Adult Bunk Beds - Are They Really Worth Buying?

Normally people think it a little odd when adults sleep in bunk beds? However, if the situation arises and you don't have the space to provide guests with a large room in which to sleep when visiting then purchasing adult bunk beds is a wise investment.

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As well as bunk beds made for adults helping you to save space they are an affordable option when furnishing your first home. Certainly if you are someone who has just purchased a studio flat where room is at a premium you could find investing in one of the futon style beds the perfect solution.

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The great thing about this type is that the bottom bunk can be converted into a seating area so meaning you don't have to spend money on purchasing a sofa for your room. Instead buying a couple of easy chairs or even bean bags for guests to sit on will suffice.

Also another advantage to opting for bunk beds whether for your own room or for the guests is that they can have additional storage space built in to them. For example the loft styles available for adults come generally with a table area underneath. Plus in most cases they will have additional cupboards built into the sides that you can then use.

Certainly a great many teenagers will find these particular types of beds for their rooms great. As it of course means that more space is freed up for them to use as a place for chilling out when friends when they come round. Plus of course the storage space allows them to quickly hide the mess away.

However as with all bunk beds you need to make sure that the ones you buy for use by adults are able to provide a good level of safety. Again you need to make sure that the upper bunk is fitted with a guard rail on all sides. There is a greater possibility that an adult my fall out of the bed as they move around in their sleep at night.

Plus you should also make sure that the adult bunk beds are made using the strongest materials possible. If you are intending to go for the wooden variety then make sure that the ones you select are constructed from high quality solid cedar or pine wood. This will not only ensure that the bed will last for many years to come but is capable of taking the weight.

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