Before making a run to my local home improvement store, I took an inventory of the materials I already had in my workshop. Turns out, I had enough 4x4s to use for the legs of the couch and enough screws for the project. Some may get a rush from couponing, I get a rush from... Continue Reading →
DIY Sectional Couch – The Plywood Puzzle
A large portion of the DIY Sectional Couch project involves the use of 3/4 inch plywood. Do to the size of the pieces I'll need to cut from the plywood, my preliminary materials estimate shows I will need three sheets of 3/4 inch plywood. My problem with this estimate is the amount of leftover scrap... Continue Reading →
DIY Sectional Couch – Day One – The Couch Side Panel
In a previous blog post, DIY to the Rescue!, I decided to take on the challenge of building a custom sectional couch with a chaise for our family room. Today, I began the project by constructing the side panel for the couch. I wanted this piece to blend and match the other furniture I've built for... Continue Reading →
DIY Sectional Couch- Preliminary Plan
In my previous post, DIY to the Rescue!, I announced that I'm taking on the challenge of building my own custom sectional couch to fit our family room. Using the plans I found over at buildsomething.com, Modern DIY Upholstered Couch, I've spent some time designing the modifications I want to make to the original plans.... Continue Reading →
DIY to the Rescue! Can I Really Build a Two Piece Sectional?
We have a lovely extra room on the first floor of our home that we use as a TV/family room. The problem, we don't have enough seating for our small family of three to sit in this room and enjoy a movie together. I have been looking at two piece sectionals with a chaise for... Continue Reading →