Building a Desk for my Tiny Apartment | Living Alone Diaries

[@ladikmk]

That's the great thing about setting your priorities - they're yours, not anyone else's. The desk turned out so great and with school starting very soon, is something you will most definitely need. Your couch is such a great fit too, love the colour and the scale is perfect for your room. I hope that Terra is feeling better and you're both enjoying your new home. Take good care of yourselves and be well.

[@kitaoden703]

Alex your desk is beautiful it looks great and I love the color of the couch and Terra is a big helper ❤🐾

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Well with so many peole now-a-days trialing small spaces to live and eat out of , what you are doing seems to me to be the perfect solution. As after all the bigger the places we live in, the more junk we collect and never seems to get rid of. Hope Terra likes ity now she has a comfortable place to lie on and sleep.

[@ilka340]

Stunning desk! You could make a good living making functional designer pieces

[@johnmclean7852]

Check with the park district, you may find one with a wood shop. The local wood working store could also direct you to other options. Tung oil produces an endothermic reaction, the rags have been known to combust in the trash, be carful with disposal.

[@the_mum]

The desk looks fabulous. I really like the look of the wood on those legs. Glad to see Tara enjoying her new sofa :)

[@jasonjones5213]

The desk looks great.The power stations really are genius.

[@heykelton]

1000000% agree with the important of separation of space! I used to study, eat, lounge in my bed at college and didn't realize how much it was affecting my sleep hygiene. Need my bedroom to be my peaceful sleep palace lol, not associated with stressful studying 😅 love the care you're putting into your new home, keep it up!

[@thetrailwalkers]

100% agree with you!!!

[@xchick10]

Kinda funny to hear you say 8 feet is tiny lol. Cheers maam. Looking good so far.

[@thetrailwalkers]

Loving the sofa! Congrats on the desk you made!

[@christinepeterson6770]

I love the way you just make things work! I never considered cutting and sanding in the parking lot but that makes so much sense!

[@margaretgosnell8281]

Love the desk. Your space is coming together very well.

[@megnog]

Not having a good space to work on projects is a pretty common thing here in Denver. I live in an apartment with no garage but I am lucky enough to have off street parking in a little parking lot and plenty of people will set up sawhorses or whatever they need in their parking space to make a temporary workspace. So if you have off street parking, even in an open lot, you could always set up a tarp/popup canopy/whatever and a folding table or something. It's obviously not ideal but it can still work. If not, you could always find some spots to park up and do the same. For example, I always see vans and cars parked alongside Cherry Creek (Cherry Creek N Dr. east of Colorado Blvd) since it's not in front of anyone's homes or apartments and has good amounts of shade and since you have the Bluetti, you wouldn't have to worry about power hookups. Plus there's a Home Depot not too far from there too! Probably plenty of other spots like that too, that's just the one that came to mind since I'm over on this side of town. Good luck and have fun!

[@virgosun1991]

Not wondering why you didn't start with your bed - a work space is so important! Your desk looks so good. I'm loving watching your apartment come together organically; it's so satisfying I can't explain it! Don't even worry about your channel changing content. It's a very enjoyable change.

[@shirleybuckley1808]

Not sure if you know this or not, but usually the hardwood store will cut the wood to the size you need. Love the video!

[@RobertWells-o7p]

Hay there I like your tiny apartment and I like what you’re doing with your apartment love you ❤

[@sbkr4238]

I absolutely love the desk! Great job.

[@katlynncok2]

Yes yes ! There you are . The desk turned out beautiful. Makes me want to build one . I am thrilled for you! Keep your videos going .. love this ❤

[@Jojok103]

Looks great! Don’t forget to just enjoy the space!!

[@enns5366]

You go girl! That desk is gorgeous. So stoked for you that things are slowly but surely coming together. So stoked for you.

[@tammycruz8189]

I see Tera is loving the new couch . The desk is beautiful. Great Job n great video. Mucho Love Always ❤️ ❤

[@katienasiatka6365]

You’re stomping around in my home state! I hope CO is treating you right :) We just moved away to southern Oregon for my job. If you ever venture to the southern Oregon area you have friends here to show you the area! Good luck in CO!

[@tanalee229]

You could get tips for your chair legs that won't scratch the floor.

[@GK49245]

Nice desk. Clutter is a productivity killer. Thanks for sharing your continuing adventure.

[@LindyLooo99]

Oh no! You went into the IKEA MAZE! Did you survive? Where did you buy the legs for the table? THose are cool!

[@Nhaeddy]

Awesome job on the desk, so beautiful. Your apartment is so cute you are gonna have so much fun decorating. 💚

[@cristensieh2437]

Do you need anything? Fellow Coloradoan here. I started following you on your CT videos

[@tanalee229]

Put painters tape on the wall before drilling to (try to) prevent the plaster cracking.

[@tanalee229]

KZbin has some videos (you probably checked) on working with plaster walls. If it's old plaster, there might be lathing strips to deal with.

[@gilbertgarcia1867]

you did an amazing job on that table,now im going to HD and buy some wood,thanks for the motivation 🙂

[@tomwall8403]

When the lighter is running low, try shaking it and light it tip down. I love the desk!

[@Banagal]

I love your DIY desk. We have a Bluetti weighing nearly 100 lbs for home or RV use. We need a more portable one, so I will check out your link tomorrow. It's been a long day for me too.

[@anneleonas7813]

Terra seems to like her new couch!

[@richardduede9767]

Obviously, Tara loves the couch.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

nice work alex, good job!

[@marietaylor6802]

Its amazing what you've done already. It looks fantastic. Looking forward to your pond build for your babies. Love the new addition to your family. X

[@jamesorendorff2731]

For me ...over the years... Making a desk was easy...a piece of plywood....cut to width.... Stained and finished with gloss ...2 cheap filing cabinets...and your done ... simple ....easy peasy.....

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Nice desk! Everything looks like it’s coming together. Thanks for sharing 😬🌼

[@LeaverWild]

I am HERE for furniture builds!

[@marcialovejoy9926]

Congratulations on your new apt. Good job with the desk that you made. There will always be those comments that r negative . What you want is what counts anyway. It will be an adjustment but you and Tara will be in a groove. Good choose for a car. Since Colorado has the high elevation is it hard in anyway to breath. When will you have your next Q an A?

[@lieslehardt6987]

Yay! So impressed with all you do and the desk looks great! :)

[@tomjennings9080]

The desk looks really good. You mentioned you were planning a bench near the door. Would you use a similar design for the bench?

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

great video your dog is so cute I like her name I had a dog with the same name

[@misslindalou6479]

Cool looking desk!

[@maryzackarian7870]

Love your desk!!! You always do a great job!

[@LauraMichellez]

Don't forget to hit up the thrift stores before you buy new! 😊

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

I love your desk!

[@AdamHinckley]

One channel i would highly recommend watching is DIY Perks, his stuff is computer related stuff but it would be good to watch if you want to build desks and other things, he is really cool to watch tho

[@j87waldo]

Some times local electrical companies have a map of outages and estimated time of turn on ...

[@LSChestersMom]

Beautiful desk! You are talented !Fellow Goldie mom- cheering you on! Denver has superb coffee that got me through grad school :) I had a great apartment when I lived there. Enjoy! Love to Terra! She and my Chester look just alike- I will have to send you a photo of him- they are like twins!

[@CarolynJBean]

Thank you for sharing was interesting.

[@mrentertainer47]

Brilliant! So motivational for others!

[@AbbeGold]

Cool looking desk

[@brenthiteoutdoors]

Bye ✌️ Great Video

[@earlwoolery1424]

See Tara found "her" spot on new couch, lol. Nice looking desk top! I work on stuff in parking lots also. I would not know how to handle a full size monitor! as it has been years of using laptop. Best to you as you move forward!

[@kcarrot2002]

Love your desk

[@Laura1221]

Looks great!

[@simplybeingme]

You are super handy! Love your desk! ❤❤

[@Imanoone1]

The desk looks awesome. Can you add a breakdown of the cost of your furniture builds at the end?

[@pameladavies337]

You can usually cut your wood at Lowes

[@georgiamoore8231]

Congratulations on your new place. You might Facebook market place They have free things.

[@Gypsy218]

Did you have to screw the legs on or does the top just sit on them? I love this desk!

[@amandamccoy1165]

Wow.. Desk turned out beautiful!!

[@glennabrooks5294]

Love the desk!! what kind of keyboard is that? I see there are no wires connected. I am having trouble with my HP mini computer and the "d" on my keyboard so considering a change. I just bought a 'trash can' Mac. I'm not sure if my hp monitor will accommodate it yet and my table is full of wires as the keyboard and speakers also have wires connected to the monitor and mini computer. Your set up looks so neat!! I am copying you by getting the Mac. I think it will be great not to have to buy a new computer all the time to update windows. Hope I did the right thing. Your place will come together before you know it. I also have a small space an constantly am changing it. good job!!

[@writetrace]

I'm moving this fall. Hope it's my last! I've decorated so much (I'm 62) that I am unable to decide on a vibe! I'm getting ideas from you! Thanks! ❤

[@7Jennifer]

I'm looking for a new apartment in Denver right now and boy is it a beast trying to find something decent within a decent budget. Did you use an apartment finder or what website did you use to find yours?

[@tanalee229]

Is there a park nearby where you could do your cutting/sanding?... Walmart parking lot? : )

[@dalemciver7118]

A Great Video Like Away 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MartinWilsey]

Even if your lighter is out of fuel, the sparker will light the stove.

[@paengsolo2047]

Nice working desk. Are you totally quitting solo camping Alex.

[@deblight677]

Quick question where did you get your loveseat? So looking for one like that..

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@writetrace]

I 💙 Bluetti

[@Eric-i2g8u]

Thank you alexander 😇💔🐾

[@JeremyAnthony-w2r]

Do you still have the tundra

[@matselik]

You will survive in the desert and in the mountains and even in an apartment...)

[@ramonbautista1250]

Are you quitting truck camper life?

[@JeremyAnthony-w2r]

What year is the Subaru

[@aaronriedel5372]

Good video!

[@tanalee229]

Sorry to be a party pooper, but I'm a little concerned. Usually it's not okay to put holes in rental home walls. Have you spoken to your landlord about your plans?

[@SheRoamsWild]

Yep and they are more than okay with it as long as I patch them when I leave :)

[@tanalee229]

@@SheRoamsWild That's AWESOME!

[@daveallison1888]

Only fans pays good

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hey Alex, I see you bought Terra a couch !!! Your desk is awesome. This is just a suggestion.... you could go to a glass shop and get a piece cut for the desk top. It might make cleaning easier as well as a smooth surface. Or not.😊 take care.