How to Build a DIY Computer desk from ScratchHey friends! As you all know, my whole purpose of this blog is to provide you resources for affordable homemaking without breaking the bank. In today’s post, we are going to learn how to make a DIY computer desk. #Homemaking should be easy and stress-free. A couple with any budget should be able to establish a beautiful home of their dreams. DIY Computer Desk Custom DesignI want to keep it real simple, as the room we were going to put this computer desk has a weird shape. Therefore, to be something simple with a custom measurement will check all the boxes. My husband really nailed it when he showed me a simple design in Google Drive using minimum material for under $50. As you all know, any furniture item can hurt your budget for the month. Other DIY Projects DIY Removable Wallpaper Installation Bushra’s Lifestyle is a participant in the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Material to Build Your DeskHere is what we purchased from Lowes:
Required ToolsThese are very handy tools for any woodworking project. We have not purchased them at once. However, my husband loaded up his workshop with all the phenomenal tools over time. You don’t have to buy every tool I show you here, although they indeed make life easy. Just go with what is the most needed.
All the above tools are extremely useful if you do DIY projects on a regular basis. Otherwise, just to make a DIY computer desk, you can get by without having them as you can use a hammer and long nails with wood glue. This DIY project is easy and anyone can do it. Don’t get scared, as I provided you both options with and without fancy tools. If making your home beautiful on affordable bases is your passion, then there are so many ways to make it possible. My goal is to provide you with the resources! Things To Consider Before You StartHere is a little criterion I have set for me. I follow this whenever I have to do any DIY project. 1- Difficulty Of The ProjectThis is something you should consider for your very first DIY projects. Since my husband has been doing wooding working for us now for the last 5 years, he is at an advanced level. However, this DIY computer desk has an easy difficulty level. 2- Ergonomically CorrectErgonomics are something you should never ignore. We made this desk for my brother and he is little over 6 feet tall. A small desk was not going to cut it. Especially with his long legs. If you want to not have any physical discomfort, you better pay attention to ergonomics. 3- Custom Dimensions:Most of the store-bought furniture doesn’t come with the custom dimension you want to fit in your desired location. I checked around to see if I could buy a desk to go in the weird shape of the boy’s room I have, but either they were too big or too small. It left me with only the DIY option. 4- Cost-EffectiveThe other big thing with DIY projects is that you almost always save money. In my personal opinion, 90% of the time you save money with DIY projects. Your work also makes you proud, and this computer desk only cost me less than $50 with our DIY skills. And we already had all the tools, which made things easier. Keep DECC in mind and using these four-component you can create any DIY project to simply nail it. Simple DIY Computer Desk Tutorial StepsStep 1: Cut The Wood For The LegsTo make the legs, cut them to the plan I provided above. You need to cut 4 2″ x 4″ pieces for the verticle parts of the legs with a miter saw or any saw you have available. You can also have someone cut according to your measurements at Lowes or Home Depot. Step 2: Drill Pocket Holes With A Kreg JigThe next step is to drill holes with a Kreg Jig. This little tool is stunning. Without it, you’d have to screw in from the sides or use nails, which wouldn’t look good. With a Kreg Jig, the screws are put in at an angle, and if you put them underneath, they won’t be visible! Step 3: Screw The Wood TogetherYou are going to need this handy chart to decide which screw is the best for your project. Make two of them. one for each side of the table to hold the top My husband cut some scrap wood (to rest the middle support on while connecting) as a simple measuring guide. This way, both sides will be the same height. Step 4: Attach The Top For Your DIY Computer DeskPlace the legs on the floor and place your top wood on it. We used the top as it is without cutting or altering it. Just put a few brad nails or small nails to hold in place temporarily. Step 5: Cut the EdgesNow it’s time to finalize your DIY computer desk project. Cut the 1″ x 3″ long wood according to the size using the chart above to attach it to the edges. It will give this computer desk a good and clean look. You can also have the wood cut in the store as well. DIY projects are an easy way to add charm to your home and a crucial part of affordable homemaking The Exact Tools We Used For This ProjectI am just listing them in case you like to buy anything. We added to our workshop over the years and bought these tools from time to time. They are perfect for any level of DIY’ers. Kreg Jig with Kreg Clamp This Kreg screw kit is good as it gives you all the sizes you’ll possibly need to start. PIN ITNow It’s Your Turn!Download the plan above or print it to start building you own. You can adjust your measurements according to your space. Hope you like it, and once you make it, come share it on ourFB page with thousands of other followers! The post DIY Computer Desk Under $50 appeared first on Bushra's Lifestyle. from https://bushraslifestyle.com/diy-computer-desk/
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