I made this bed back in the summer of 2009, but forgot about the videos. I wanted my son to have a elevated bed so he could play underneath it. I also wanted it to be built to last and be able to convert it to a bunk bed if needed later on. The cheapest thing I found was Ikea which would cost me 0. I made this one which is much better quality than Ikea for just over 0.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Triple Bunk Bed - A Space Saving Furniture
Triple bunk beds are a very useful space saving furniture for your kids. They are also vastly used in hostels and dormitories. They are made of strong steel rods for longevity. They are right for all of your siblings.
They save space giving them an extra area to play. Triple bunk beds are available in different patterns and sizes. Select one which suits your house. There are Triple lofts and Standard Triple Bunk Beds.
The typical bed is made of hard woods extracted from cherry trees, maple trees, oak trees or mahogany trees. They are very strong and solid to sustain the weight. It is surrounded well by guards to prevent your kids from falling when asleep. You can detach some into single individual beds.
The only difference is the top portion. It is made into two beds which form an L shape. Little space is left along with the lower bed to fit in the study tables etc. Most of the time that empty space acts as a storage area.
There are few guidelines when you go to purchase a triple bunk bed. What is your kid's age? If your child is in high school or going to college then an extra long or a large twin bunk bed will be ideal. Otherwise go for a standard bunk bed for your young child.
If your kid's room is not that spacious go for a standard one. You can also choose a loft designed triple bunk bed where you can fit in the study table and storage for your kids. Generally a loft design bed comes with attached study table.
Plan for your kid's future also. If you are planning to go for an extra large triple bunk bed, make sure you select one which can be detached. The reason being, when your kids are old enough and have their individual rooms, you can dismantle them and put them in their rooms.
There are different configurations for these types of beds so that you can choose the best one for your needs. For example, one type of configuration is called the L shape for obvious reasons, whereas another popular configuration is the one with a trundle which slides out when required. Or, you can just go for a straight triple which would be three beds stacked on top of each other with separate ladders for the middle and top bunks.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
How To Make Furniture Yourself And Save Money
Have you finally graduated from building birdhouses and decided you want to learn how to make furniture? "What should I build" and "Where do I start" are usually two of the first questions that come to mind. DIY (Do it yourself) furniture can be about as simple or complex a woodworking job as you want it to be, so here are a few planning suggestions to point you in the right direction.
Decide what you want to build first.
If you're just beginning to learn how to make furniture, you should choose a project that is easy and practical. Building a picnic bench is a great first project as most people can use one, they get you accustomed to working with larger pieces, and are much more forgiving if you should make a mistake or three.
Bunk Beds are another excellent first project. So are platform beds.
Take time to choose your plans wisely.
Make sure the plans you choose offer enough detail to get you through the project. There is enough to deal with when learning how to make furniture than to suffer through trying to use inadequate plans. Take a look at another article of mine, Great Woodworking Projects Require Great Plans, to see what you should look for in a set of woodworking plans. If you want to get a LOT of plans at once, there are some good all-in-one packages of woodworking plans on the market that will surely provide as many plans as you can use in many years.
Make sure you have, or can borrow, the tools you need.
This goes hand in hand with choosing your woodworking plans. Many plans will give you an idea of the tools you need. Don't bother trying to build a table if it requires twenty-four bar clamps for glue up and you don't have access to them. Using the right tools for the job is how to make furniture the right way.
Make sure your tools are properly adjusted and blades are sharp.
If your table saw blade is out of adjustment by a degree or two, you'll learn how to make furniture the hard way! Bad adjustments will mean pieces don't line up. Dull blades will make rough cuts, cause splinters and increase blade tear out.
Measure carefully, cut even more carefully.
Assuming you have a good set of plans and the right tools, the rest falls under your individual skill level. Follow your plans step by step. Measure twice and cut once as the saying goes. Hey, I often measure three times, good wood isn't cheap!
Cutting carefully should go without saying. The results of carelessness can range from misfit pieces to missing fingers. Neither is good!
When in doubt, ask.
If you aren't a member of a woodworking forum or two, sign up now. Start reading, ask questions. If you get stuck in the middle of a project, get online and ask around. There are a ton of friendly people in the woodworking community that are eager to help and share their knowledge.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
"From finishing affected to Beijing" Amyandtom's photos about Beijing, China (guitar artery beijing)
Preview of Amyandtom's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Beijing, China Entry Title: "From finishing camp to Beijing" Entry: "So, we woke up on Sunday after a wild party (playing musical chairs/dodgeball/karoke - whilst drinking stupid amounts of Soju - korean vodka and beer as well as having our stomachs full of a hog roast). Needless to say we were all a bit ill and passed out on the bus back to Seoul. We spent 2 days in Seoul staying in another 'love motel'. There are no hostels in Korea, but the cheapest accommodation is found down side alleys and seeing as all young koreans still live at home (housing is very expensvie here) they meet up with their boyfriends / girlfriends at these very clean, modern 20pound a night motels! We stayed this time in an area called Insadong which is a craft market area with lots of pretty shops and teahouses. We bought some gifts / postcards and sent them off. We also spent a hectic afternoon trying to change our won as we completely forgot that the banks closed at four and turned up and 5 past! arggghhh! So we went to a dozen money changers needing to turn half into Chinese RMB and the other half into pound. Only problem being nobody had pound. We had many a conversation with old ladies saying Me ''Yes I have won, I want englisheee poundeee' Old Lady 'Oh, Englishee poundee, yes, yes, rateee 1970.' Me 'Ok, Ok ...
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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