Loading…
32
Hot take: My custom bed frame snapped while I was dreaming of mountain views
I built a lightweight frame to maximize storage underneath, but it couldn't handle my tossing and turning. Woke up on the van floor surrounded by my toolkit and a bag of rice. What's your most laughable design flaw that compromised your comfort?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
henderson.brooke7mo ago
That bag of rice detail is killing me. Just picturing dry rice kernels mixed with socket wrenches and sawdust at 3 AM. Your subconscious is hiking and your reality is a pantry explosion. How did the rice even survive the initial build. A bed frame failing is one thing but the collateral damage is next level.
5
thomas5847mo ago
Remember when I used plywood for a loft bed? Lasted about a week before I was sleeping on textbooks. Why do we always underestimate weight distribution?
3
kelly2067mo ago
I mean, I used 3/4 inch plywood with L-brackets at every joint. Maybe it's just me but that kept my loft bed solid for two years.
6