Are you looking for affordable and simple DIY projects that can add value to your furniture? Check out this cool yet inexpensive DIY headboard. Read on to find out more about it. Your bedroom is your personal space inside the house, your haven and refuge away from the chaos and harshness of the world outside. Which is why some people, like my wife and I, love to add something to make our room look lively and beautiful. Thankfully, there are simple DIY projects that are easy on the wallet, like this $22 DIY headboard, that you can do in three simple steps.

The $22 DIY Headboard | Simple DIY Projects

Before you proceed in making this awesome DIY headboard, we have to make sure that all the tools and materials you need are within your reach. This will make you job a lot easier and convenient.  So what are you waiting for? Let’s do this! But first, here are the tools and materials for this project.

Tools For This Simple DIY Project: 

• Drill
• Measuring Tape

Supplies For The Headboard:

• 6 – Dog – eared fence posts (purchased at Lowe’s)
• 2 – 1″ x 2″ x 6ft
• 24 – 1″ wood screws

Steps: 

1. Make the layout

Plan the arrangement of the posts first to know how it would look like.

Tip: Cut off the tips of the fence posts to make both ends even. 

2. Drill ’em! 

Use the cut portion of the fence posts as spacers of the posts when you place them. It’s up to you on what kind of reference you’ll need for the spacer. Flip the layout over and drill them into place.

3. Mount your new headboard in place. 

You can stain if you feel like adding a more aesthetic touch, or keep it as it is. This headboard is so easy to make and won’t hurt your budget.

Hit the play button to get things started or you can view Justin James Hughes’ video right here:

Simple DIY projects like this are sure to make your life more convenient and allow you to let your creativity flourish.  Therefore, let your imagination lead you in building something useful and appealing.

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