Should I Paint My Basement Ceiling Black or White?
I'm looking to spruce up my basement office on a budget and am considering painting the unfinished ceiling. I've narrowed it down to black or white, but I'm…
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Building a Long Home Office Desk: Feasible Idea or Not?
I'm thinking about turning an alcove in my apartment into a home office with a long desk that would span the entire space—specifically 310 x 65 cm (about…
Advice on Door Options and Cost for Home Office Project
I'm looking to enhance my home office by adding some doors for more privacy, especially while working from home with the kids around. I have a few ideas:…
How Much Weight Can an Ikea Alex Unit Support for a Desk?
I'm rethinking my home office setup and want to know if it's safe to use several Ikea Alex drawer units to support a custom counter top. My wife…
Got Ideas to Stop My Office Chair from Hitting the Wall?
I've been working from home quite a bit and my office chair is really taking a toll on the wall behind it. The paint's chipped and there's a…
What Finish Should I Use for My IKEA Oak Desktop?
I recently picked up a second-hand IKEA oak tabletop and gave it a makeover by sanding it down with various grits, starting from 120 and working up to…
Can I Replace My Hollow Door with a Solid Core Door?
I'm looking to improve the soundproofing in my home office by swapping out my hollow core door for a solid core one. Is it feasible to just take…
How to Secure a Board for My Monitor on a Desk?
I'm looking to buy this desk: https://a.co/d/g7m9WWv. The monitor shelf is too small for my monitor stand, which measures 31"x15". I'm considering using a 3/4" board mounted on…
DIY Standing Desk vs. Buying a Pre-Made Setup: What Should I Do?
Hey everyone! I'm considering building my own standing desk because I'm tired of paying a fortune for low-quality MDF and composite surfaces that just don't hold up. My…
How Thick Should My Standing Desk Top Be?
I'm in the market for a standing desk and I'm confused about the thickness of the tabletop. I've seen advice ranging from 1" to 2" thick, and I'm…
Can I Install 14" Windows Vertically Instead of Horizontally?
I'm planning to add a couple of windows to my garage as I'm converting part of it into a home office. Ideally, I want to install these 14"…
Looking for Indoor Heat-Blocking Window Film Recommendations
Hey everyone! I'm not very handy myself, and working in public education means maintenance is often limited due to tight budgets. My office gets blasted by the afternoon…