Building a Home Office Desk

A dedicated productivity area is the first start to winning work-from-home or school-from-home. In this video,  H&L Rapid True Value DIY experts  Earl James and Orett Walker show how to build a farmhouse-style desk. 
 
Remember safety first, ensure you have your gloves and goggles before starting!
 
Step 1 – Measure and cut lumber for legs and backing. Measure twice and cut once!
Step 2 – Use drill and screws to join cut lumber and frame the legs for the desk.
Step 3 – Apply primer and paint, stain or varnish.
 

 

 

 

 

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Here’s what you’ll need:

• Miter Saw or Circular Saw
• Battery Drill
• Measuring Tape
• Try Square
• 3/16” Wood Bit
• Level
• 4 pieces of 2 In. X 4 In. X 16 Ft. Treated Southern Yellow Pine
• 1 piece of 2 In. X 4 In. X 10 Ft. Treated Southern Yellow Pine
• 1 piece of 5/8 In .X 4 Ft. X 8 Ft. Form Ply
• One 3.8L/1 Gal. Latex Professional Coating Paint 
• 100 - 10cm x 3inch Wood Screws

Watch the video to see how to get it done!