DIY Alert! Anna Sattler from DIY Life pointed me to an excellent tutorial for all of you platform-bed-lovers on a budget. Self-taught woodworking guru John tells us how to do it right here:
MATERIALS:
- 2 x 4 x 96 – 10 pieces ($2.11 ea)
- 2 x 10 x 8 – 6 pieces ($7.99 ea)
- 3/4 x 49 x 97 MDF – 2 pieces ($22.99)
- deck screws
- wood glue (optional)
TOOLS:
- miter saw
- circular saw
- power drill/drive
Step-by-step instructions can be found right here. Happy building!