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DIY Furniture Essentials

October 17, 2016 By Elizabeth Leave a Comment

If you’re resourceful and you like things done your way, then there’s definitely no need to spend a fortune on furniture! You can find all types of DIY furniture ideas online but where do you start, exactly? Here we’ve rounded up some simple requirements before you start making your own furniture. Do share this DIY furniture essentials article to others too!

Simple Handyman Skills

While you don’t need to be a professional woodworker to complete these projects, they do all require at least some basic knowledge of building. If you’ve never handled power tools before, you might want to ask help from someone who knows how to. If, however, you know how to use at least a hammer, a drill, and screwdrivers, then you’re all set.

Useful Handyman Apps

Your smartphone may be able to help you too. There are some mobile applications that can be very useful in any remodeling or building projects. Some of these include House Maintenance Schedule, iHandy Carpenter, and HomeAdvisor. To find out more, read our Apps for Handymen article.

Choosing Wood

Buying wood can be a challenging experience.   Some considerations to think about include the wood grade, types of cuts, and of course, the size. Wood grades refer to the number and severity of the defects in a board.  The type of cut is also an important consideration as it will determine the wood’s quality. Finally, in terms of size, wood is generally sold two ways: dimensional and by the board foot.

Where to get Inspiration

What do you need to build? A desk? A footstool? A bed frame? Or have you not thought about anything yet? There are a lot of DIY Furniture ideas online for you to get inspired. Start small initially, then, the more projects you build, the better you become. You can then proceed to working on big and complex projects.

Asking Help

Sometimes, DIY might not mean completely doing it on your own! Ask help from someone. Or better yet, for difficult big projects, do call a handyman! We have a listing for the Top 10 Handymen in your area. Do check it out if you encounter any problems.

 

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