A floatingbed framemakes a sleek, unique, and stylish addition to a bedroom. This makes the bed look as though it’s floating mid-air. As great as they are, floatingbed framesoften have a pretty hefty price tag. Westend61 / Getty Images Fortunately, you could build a DIY floating bed frame.Read on for the step-by-step guide. Before You Begin Thisbed frameis for a standardQueen-sized bedthat’s 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. However, the dimensions can be modified to accommodate any size bed....

Simply cut the boards to length, glue them in place, then finish to your liking. Give it a rustic edge, some coastal charm, or keep it polished to perfection. With thisDIY mirror frame,the choice is yours! The Spruce / Sanja Kostic If you want a more rustic look, choose something like knotty pine. Like the airy, coastal look of a whitewashed frame? Choose natural wood with not so many knots....

Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Use a miter saw to cut two 2x4s to frame the top and bottom of the recessed opening. Secure these 2x4s using a drill and long wood screws. John Keeble/ Getty Images Measure and Cut Cabinet Pieces Use a miter sawor a circular saw to cut the pieces. Start by cutting two 18 1/2-inch pieces of 1x6 lumber for the top and bottom of the frame....

Murphy or wall beds arespace-saving furniture, folding against the wall or into a cabinet. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic How Much Does a DIY Murphy Bed Cost? Some DIYers opt to forgo the Murphy bed hardware kits when building a Murphy bed to save some money. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic The tradeoff is the ability to hide the legs and the assisted opening. If using another mattress size, remember to adjust everything accordingly....

But this isn’t your Grandpa’s pegboard. Think of it as an oversized pegboard that uses wooden dowels instead of the less-than-attractive chrome pegboard hardware. Make an entire pegboard wall or simply put up a pegboard strip by the front door. Sirintra Pumsopa/ Getty Images The choice is yours! For larger pegboards, you’ll need additional plywood sheets. The size of your pegs will be determined by the dowels you purchase. For our example, we’ll be using 1-inch wooden dowels with a 1-inch Forstner bit to match....

But one thing that a pergola does not provide is adequate shade. But plants take time to train upward, and many homeowners don’t like the shedding leaves and debris. Plus, some trailing plants may not cover the middle sections of the pergola. Ralf Geithe/Getty Images The low-cost solution for many homeowners is a retractable pergola canopy. What Is a Retractable Canopy? When retracted, this DIY pergola canopy tucks neatly away at one end of the structure....

By limiting air conditioner usage, you’llkeep the energy bill lower. This easy screen door project requires one-by-two lumber, screen fabric, and basic hardware. By using flat metal L- and T-brackets, you avoid making complicated wood joints. Stephen Simpson / Getty Images Factory-built andretractable screen doorshave their place. Any variations will be transferred to the screen door as you build it. A suitable surface is a concrete patio slab or garage floor....

Keep reading to learn how to build a shower pan in your bathroom. One popular way to create a shower pan is to install apre-fabricated polyurethaneor fiberglass pan. You’ll need various materials for a shower pan to build up several layers. chuckcollier / Getty Images The layers will create a slope toward the drain while keeping the surrounding materials waterproofed. This slope is later refined with a second bed of mortar....

When you build a DIY slide for the outdoor playground, the kids and their friends can entertain themselves. For added fun, you may want an indoor slide, as well. If you have a staircase, you have an indoor slide waiting to be created. Barbara Ruotolo / EyeEm / Getty Images All it takes is a sheet of 3/4-inch melamine-facedMDFboard, foam pipe insulation, and optional mending plates. you could adapt this project to a straight or curved slide....

This swamp cooler will provide quick spot-cooling while you’re working or relaxing. Most DIY swamp coolers are used like fans for spot-cooling rather than for cooling entire spaces. Safety Considerations Plug the fan and the submersible pump into aGFCI outletonly. Icy Macload / Getty Images Do not rely on a DIY swamp cooler orwindow fanto provide safety during extreme heat. Awindow-unit air conditioneris a better option for this. This one-hour project costs $20 to $30....

Unfortunately, it can also be expensive to purchase and install. That is unless you build a homemade awning. Building a DIY awning allows you to customize the design features while constructing an awning to your desired specifications. poplasen / Getty Images Always wear eye and hearing protection. This project may also involve using a ladder, depending on how high your awning will be placed. Again, you should only attempt this project if you could safely and effectively work from a ladder....

If the door frame is not solid or straight, the door may scrape or not fit correctly. A door frame isn’t expensive or difficult to build, nor does it use special, expensive materials. A door frame is composed only of two materials: two-by-fours and nails. Dan Reynolds Photography / Getty Images So, creating a well-built door frame is less about materials and more about technique. Think of a door frame like a four-sided picture frame: top, bottom, and two sides....

While most builder-grade doors include jambs, this isn’t always the case for custom doors. This is what will be used in this project. This can be done quicklywith a routerfitted with a roundover bit. Martin Deja / Getty Images Door Jamb vs. The door jamb and door aremounted inside the door frame, which is part of the building’s frame. Find Door Jamb Measurements Measure the height and width of the door and record the measurements....