Teach your children safety by example when you build a storage box.
The element of safety is sometimes forgotten when you're looking for ways to add storage into a crowded room, but in a child's room it should be the primary concern. High shelves might entice your child to climb on furniture to reach their belongings, standing units that aren't safely attached to the wall can cause serious accidents and boxes with hinged lids can pinch fingers if safety hinges aren't used. Consider your child's age and physical ability when deciding on storage solutions for her room. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the space between the floor and the bottom of your child's bed. Subtract 1 inch to account for casters and clearance; this is your height measurement.
2. Mark and measure a 16-inch square on the plywood. Mark and measure two rectangles that are 16 inches long and two that are 17 inches long. Use the same height measurement from Step 1 for all four pieces.
3. Put on your safety goggles and cut the pieces with a power saw. Sand lightly to remove rough edges.
4. Run a bead of wood glue along one edge of the square base. Attach one of the 16-inch rectangles to the edge with three wood screws, one on each corner and one in the center. Repeat on the opposite side. Attach the 17-inch rectangles in the same manner.
5. Wait for the glue to dry, and lightly sand the box. Prime and paint. You can let your child help you paint and decorate the box. Allow the paint to dry.
6. Turn the box over and attach a caster approximately 1/2 inch in from each corner. Screw the drawer pull into place on the front panel.
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