Build your own loft bed

use 4x4's for the legs cut to the height you want you bed to be (don't for get to account for the thickness of your mattress)

Use 1x4's  as you bed support space them about 2" apart. Screw 2x2's to the inside of the frame 3/4" below the edges so the lats are flush with the sides of your frame

attach a 2x4 in the middle lengthwise at the same depth for additional support

optional: a fold down laptop self, so you don't kick it off the bed when you're not using it.

 Use 2x8s for the framing. I use bolts to attach the legs so I can take them off and move the bed. Though often it is needed to build the loft bed on the spot. For cross support I uses 2x4's about 2' long cut on 45 angles. I  do  a complex notching system for mine but you could just screw one end on the inside  of the frame and the other end strait into the legs.  My loft bed is only four feet off the ground, but if you want to make you're high enough to walk under, I would use longer cross supports to keep it from wobbling. Depending on how high you make it you may need to build a latter or use a step stool to get in and out of bed.

Building a large chicken coop

Over the last few weeks I've gone down to Rickreall one day a week. To help my Friend Ryan design and build a chicken coop on the Boat Farm ( http://boatfarmers.com/ ).  This Last week we finally finished the siding and hung the door. Only thing left is to build the chicken nest boxes and some roosts. Then it's time to get the chickens!

custom built shoe shelf

custom built shoe shelf, a photo by Bee Handy on Flickr.

freshly painted

detail of custom shoe shelf

detail of custom shoe shelf, a photo by Bee Handy on Flickr.

built to fit her closet and shoe collection made from reclaimed wood and painted to match her style.

Bee Handy a.k.a. Mr.Maitland

Bee Handy a.k.a. Mr.Maitland
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Welcome to Bee Handy with over a decade of cozy customers. Where I help you, make your house into a home.  I can fix it up, build something new, or teach you, how to be your own Worker Bee.  With a Bachelors in Fine Arts, creative solutions is my strong point.  You have an idea, we'll work together to make it, how you want it.  For jobs of all sizes,  I will gladly pick up all needed building materials  (new or used it's up to you) to get the job done efficiently and affordably.  For the smaller more basic repairs and rebuilds, I'll happily show you how I  do it, so next time you can do it yourself.  I'm a Handy Bee and you can be handy too. If the job you need done is a two person job and you have the time and desire, I'll gladly use you as my second. This saves you money and teaches you how to Bee more handy.  I'm all about helping build a better community, through custom creative solutions, for your home's indoor and outdoor needs.  Contact me for free estimates.

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