| Buying cheap furniture has never been easier. You | | | | Connect the bottom, top, sides and back with the |
| can buy them at the clearance area of business sites | | | | shelves using the nails. You can also drill holes and use |
| or through online auction sites. You can avail of | | | | screws instead. |
| coupon codes. There are also discounts in various | | | | Step 7 |
| Web based stores. | | | | Cut a wood piece as big as the back, or make two |
| No matter what the cost of the item is, examine its | | | | pieces; these will be the doors. Hook up the |
| condition. What you are looking for is a low priced | | | | doorknobs to the door pieces. |
| but serviceable item, so quality has to be a priority. | | | | Step 8 |
| But if you would rather build them, here are a couple | | | | Place thin strips to make the bottom and top edging. |
| of guides that can help. | | | | Fasten the hardware for the door. |
| How to Build a Cabinet | | | | Step 9 |
| Required Tools and Materials | | | | Fasten the legs to the cabinet with the nails or |
| Paint or stain | | | | screws. |
| Hammer or drill | | | | Step 10 |
| Wood | | | | Paint the cabinet. |
| Doorknobs | | | | How to Build a Loft Bed |
| Saw | | | | Required Tools and Materials |
| Screws or nails | | | | 4 x 4s |
| Gloves | | | | Screws |
| Tape measure | | | | Saw |
| Door hardware | | | | Hammer |
| Step 1 | | | | 2 x 6s |
| Determine the amount of items you want to put in | | | | Plywood piece |
| the cabinet. Take special note of any large items you | | | | Mattress |
| plan to put there. | | | | Lag bolts |
| Step 2 | | | | Step 1 |
| The depth has to be at least a couple of inches | | | | Put the mattress on the floor and utilize it as a guide |
| deeper than the items. The length must be at least | | | | for making the box. Use the 2 x 6 wood to cut four |
| six inches longer than the item. The width should | | | | side pieces. Use the plywood to make one bottom |
| allow for a few extra items to be stored. | | | | piece. The size should be just a little bigger than the |
| Step 3 | | | | mattress. |
| Get the wood. You need at least a couple of pieces | | | | Step 2 |
| that are width by height, a couple of pieces that are | | | | Fasten the plywood to the box sides with the |
| width by depth and a couple more that are depth by | | | | screws. Place screws every two feet. |
| height. Some extra wood are needed for the edging | | | | Step 3 |
| and legs. | | | | Chop the 4 x 4 to the desired height. Place the posts |
| Step 4 | | | | to the spots below the loft bed. Put the box on the |
| Cut the wood according to the dimensions you have | | | | posts. Use the bolts to connect the box and posts. |
| made. You should have five pieces: two sides, a | | | | Step 4 |
| back, the top and bottom. | | | | To create the ladder, make several two inch slats |
| Step 5 | | | | and set them a foot apart. Secure them to the bed. |
| Cut the wood that will make up the shelves. These | | | | Making furniture is not that hard and finding cheap |
| will be hooked up to the cabinet via nails. | | | | ones can be even easier. Either way, you can save a |
| Step 6 | | | | lot of money and still furnish your home in style. |