Making an emperor bed

Re:Making an emperor bed by mosselman on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @06:33PM (#17562587)

No offence taken as I am actually a pretty handy person. When I choose what to build myself however, I decide, or at least I hope I do, based on what my skills are and how expensive bought or ordered things are. Beds and mattresses are not in the expensive category. Things like isolating your attic or redoing your bathroom are expensive to get done, so I do those things myself. This week I am replacing the shower, sink and cupboards in the bathroom, which saves me between 2000 and 3000 euros. For beds and mattresses you can just go to IKEA and making them yourself would probably save you a few hundred at most.

"how his bed works and can do any repair he wishes". How beds work is not hard and mattresses are not for repairing.

The most important thing though, is that you have fun building things, so who am I to judge.

p.s. There must be a name for the linguistic construction: "Not to criticize, but".

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Making an emperor bed by MiddleEndian on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @07:43PM (#17562954)

My intention was not to save money but to get a particular product that didn't seem to exist otherwise (large mattress in the US, and then large mattress with particular properties). I tried to buy one first, there wasn't much else for me to do.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Making an emperor bed by mosselman on Thursday July 19, 2018 @05:47AM (#17564943)

Sure, I get that. I was just wondering whether the extra space is worth having to deal with a less solid professional finishing, where esthetics are less of a concern than support of your body. Mattresses are pretty important for your sleep and therefore your physical and mental health. I am not trying to have a discussion about how you spend your time though, I am sorry if it came across that way.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Making an emperor bed by MiddleEndian on Thursday July 19, 2018 @07:06AM (#17565251)

Hey no problem sorry if my response came off as if I thought you were attacking me.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that despite the lack of professional finish around the edges, this bed is more supportive of my body than any I've been on. To describe it in more detail it's like lying on a firm surface that conforms to your body.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Making an emperor bed by theabacus on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @08:31PM (#17563174)

True. I didn’t factor in costs and cost savings (especially with regard to time), so you have a fair point.

If there is a name, I don’t know it.

[ Parent | on HN ]