The $40 Behind-the-Couch Power/Charging Ledge

The $40 Behind-the-Couch Power/Charging Ledge - Easy DIY Project

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11 ай бұрын

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@cpoller 5 күн бұрын

Great idea! I will definitely do this some time in the future

@joannamartin8916 14 күн бұрын

I really appreciate how you explain what you’re doing. This doesn’t seem intimidating at all. Thank you!

@user-ru6pq1pe5t 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video- I just made the table and added plug-in night lights to illuminate the wall behind the couch. Looks great!

@ninjaskoldpadda1005 2 ай бұрын

Nice! What kind of night lights?

@ashokmoghe8035 9 ай бұрын

I like your style of concise way of showing. The blend of text based information and video clips is a great method. Subscribed !

@suessoapcreations 9 ай бұрын

I made one this week! I love it. Thank you! 0

@mai_world 7 күн бұрын

Brilliant!

@desshiels 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks. I am going to have a go but also going to add some LED lights and lower it a bit so its almost hidden behind the couch, but reachable and therefore illuminates the wall behind the couch. Thx

@amylasley7886 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you guys are back. You guys disappear there for a little while. I would love to see a video on a blanket. Ladder, I'm a huge fan. I am 47 years old. Never touched a tool I have been wanting to build some furniture. Guys make it seem so easy. I keep coming to your page. To see if you've done something new. I'm plan on doing a couple of your projects. I will have lowes cut them and hope the measurements turn out correctly. Until I can afford to get a miter saw. Please keep the videos coming

@suehenderson9862 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a project even I could handle. Love the pooches!

@ShayBK 11 ай бұрын

This is very cool! Thanks for posting. Good to see your adorable pups too!😁

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah they like to make cameos every now and then haha

@kevinshumaker3753 11 ай бұрын

I love this channel for some of the best 'outside the box' ideas for around the home. Thank you.

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Definitely try to get some unique ones here and there...

@KeyOfIntrovert 7 ай бұрын

i love it takes up minimal space

@santiles 9 ай бұрын

Good work

@QueerlyBeloved386 11 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed to build. Thank u so much

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@elitelawn9547 11 ай бұрын

As always love your videos. Great idea.😎👍

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@latifasaleh695 11 ай бұрын

Love all of your videos, keep it up! 😁

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kerryd25 11 ай бұрын

I love this idea!! You guys make the best stuff!! : )

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rolandolopez8681 11 ай бұрын

I love this idea. I would like to know exactly what mix was used to paint and protect the wood. It looks 100% natural wood color. I’m looking for that to use on my new white oak table as I want to protect it but don’t want it to get a dark color because of the sealer.

@b3arwithm3 3 ай бұрын

Good idee. If you have a kreg pocket hole jig, it will avoid the putty and sanding.

@Bryan-el8ki 11 ай бұрын

Unique idea, nice!

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@maynurd52404 10 ай бұрын

I would a cross board closer to the bottom to give the legs some added strength and stability

@timdickinson1203 3 ай бұрын

Agree. That is the only modification I think is necessary. Other that, it is good looking and functional.

@SoCalMatt1 5 ай бұрын

I know this isnt very expensive to make, but $40 seems a bit low. The cost of wood is bananas, paint/stain and clear coat as well, plus the recessed USB's. Im thinking more around the $70 range? Regardless, great tutorial

@kylehalweg-be6mr 5 ай бұрын

Maybe your area is pricier. In WI, $2/bd for Standard or $5 for Quality. Stain at $8 (95% of it leftover), $12 water based poly (98% leftover), couple screws, leaves you $10-$16 for the USB things to get to $40. Most projects aren't going to ding you the full $20 for stain/poly because you're only using a small % and can spread that expense across multiple projects.

@handichick 3 ай бұрын

The outlets are cheap on Amazon. Less than $15. Mine will be cheaper than that because I’m going to use leftover wood from another project that would have been wasted. And I’ll use pocket holes so you won’t see where it’s screwed together at

@thechef1010 3 ай бұрын

@@handichickoutlets were 15 bucks each for me on Amazon....

@Superamazing123 Ай бұрын

Mine is coming in around $150, but it's 12 ft long with shelves, cabinet and 8" wide. $60 for wood, $30 for 2 outlets and a wireless charger, $20 for hundreds of pocket screws that will be used in future projects. $30 for hole covers for wires to go through, hinges, hydraulic supports etc. We already had prestain, stain and polyurethane which would have been another $25. $40 seems pretty reasonable for this plan, even in California.

@dannybigdog4384 11 ай бұрын

Lov it!!!

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@abhiojha4971 3 ай бұрын

Hey guys, amazing videos, recently found it, instant subscribe. I know you are going for a concise and to the point video, however I would love to watch some videos where you talk or narrate too, it might make the video more immersive. Couldn't go through all of your videos yet, but if there are some with your narration already, do share that.

@impreza316 9 ай бұрын

gonna try this, my couch is much longer than yours. do you recommend adding a center support beam?

@AB-nu5we 11 ай бұрын

This is a really cool idea. My house is completely wired for 10 Gb Ethernet. I may add a 10 Gb switch to this piece and internally mounted retractable 10 Gb Ethernet cables accessible from the top (or sides, doesn't matter). I like it.

@magnusstcg194 4 ай бұрын

what for do you need a rj45 plug behind you couch? For a laptop?

@AB-nu5we 4 ай бұрын

@@magnusstcg194 Laptops, yes. A lot of my work requires a hardwired connection so a convenient jack on the couch would be a nice addition.

@fitlytx Ай бұрын

Thank you for this blueprint video. It made my wife and I’s couch ledge project very easy to execute!

@rainy4036 3 ай бұрын

👍🏼good job!👍🏼 but one question…. Was placement backward? I thought the piece in back should be in front? I am left brained- Forgive me if I am wrong! lol

@billysmether6237 11 ай бұрын

Wow that is weird. I thought you stopped making YT videos? I have been subscribed but did not get any notification till this one. Then I go back and see all the videos you did make. Weird. Thanks for great video!

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Oh that's odd, I feel like that happens a lot lately cuz I barely get notifications either...glad you got this one

@laureldehaan58 10 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the flush mount power cord. I can't find that style.

@theghst202 9 ай бұрын

Do you have thin baseboards so that it doesn’t lean?

@davidthielfoldt8918 5 ай бұрын

Where did you get the outlets?

@danalaniz7314 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are really good but I for one miss seeing Ms. Liz do the projects.

@ryanb7540 Ай бұрын

What kinda stand are you using there?

@alfredalfredo5080 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤🎉

@lillianthompson2711 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I need this. Can you share where you purchased the outlets that you used? My apologies. I find them in your description. Thanks, I will try this soon

@TheRehabLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richpnc 5 ай бұрын

What type of wood did you use, or do you recommend?

@nicktitus730 Ай бұрын

Perhaps a rich mahogany?

@jennifermartin4698 10 ай бұрын

Any alternatives to make the outlet holes if I don't have a jig saw?

@briankillebrew 10 ай бұрын

If you don’t have a jigsaw get a jig saw. They’re invaluable

@now_beer_oclock6924 5 ай бұрын

You can use a drill and drill a heap of small holes just inside the lines to make a big hole and use a file or sand paper to clean the edges up to the size hole you need. A little more work but it’s an option if don’t have the tools

@kylemvanover 3 ай бұрын

If you don’t want to buy a jigsaw, you could buy a coping saw and do it by hand.

@maurocandido 10 ай бұрын

Jerru-bilt, but cool

@kalfaxplays7899 23 күн бұрын

looks a bit flimsy. i'd put panels on it to make it more sturdy and maybe better feet.

@coolst0rybruh Ай бұрын

How to make you space smaller for 40$

@muratsakiroglu9743 10 ай бұрын

Alt yazı kullan alt yazı .

@kasparsm7964 2 ай бұрын

This is the case, where pocket screws could be more useful.

@camilorios7821 11 ай бұрын

Good channel but all the caption is awful, couldn't watch it all so I just skip to the finished product (tried to watch it in 1,5x speed but still no good). Would be great if the instructions were written in the description so you can keep the video clean

@mrtv777 11 ай бұрын

It’s pretty much self explanatory. Basic carpentry