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How to Build a Makeshift Desk

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By princessbride42
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Finished desk holds a computer, printer, and other assorted items
Finished desk holds a computer, printer, and other assorted items

Perhaps you are in need of a desk and aren't too concerned about how it looks. You can easily make one out of cheap items or things you already have around your house.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • door
  • two supports of equal height
  1. Step 1

    Find a door that is not being used in your house. I found one in our bathroom between the toilet area and the sink area. We took it down. You can also find inexpensive doors at hardware stores or home improvement stores.

  2. Step 2

    Find some supports for your desk. You could use two small file cabinets, which can be found at thrift stores for a low price, or two end tables, or two bedside tables. If you are not too picky they don't even have to match.

  3. Step 3

    Set the door on the supports and take a look. If you want to hide the lower parts you can put a sheet or blanket on top of the desk.

  4. Step 4

    Load it up with all of your necessities. Computers, printers, and papers will all fit nicely. There will even be a hole for your cords right in the middle of the door, where a doorknob would go.

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betterbody said

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on 11/24/2008 Habitat for Humanity Thrift store often has discarded doors, some like new, for this kind of project.

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on 11/11/2008 Especially if you can find an old birch door. They stain out nice and match oak pretty well. Like the one in my office.

ugotmlk said

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on 6/30/2008 Looks preety good. Did you stain all of the pieces to match?

LAURA7088 said

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on 5/21/2008 Good ideal to use what you already have - Thanks!

jimdris said

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on 1/18/2008 I agree! The setup in your photo looks right classy!

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