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

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[@joannamartin8916]

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

[@user-ru6pq1pe5t]

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]

Nice! What kind of night lights?

[@maynurd52404]

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

[@timdickinson1203]

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

[@macmundie]

I’m making one right now with pop-out/wireless charging plugs that were a bit expensive (~$110 together). Plus I had to buy a couple new tools (lost some in a recent move). But got the wood for about $35, so yay for that. Plus I used 2x8s, because I have kids that I don’t trust to not break it.

[@ashokmoghe8035]

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

[@suessoapcreations]

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

[@Beboth3boss23]

He definitely went over the 40 dollar mark between screw s, stain, and wood filler, and actual wood

[@oldfart269]

The power outlets are $16.00 each on Temu. The 1x4s are between $2.10 to $11.79 each, depending on the quality. If I were to sell a finished build, I'd be giving it away at $75.00, and that doesn't include the bracing I would install at the bottom.

[@suehenderson9862]

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

[@kevinshumaker3753]

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

[@TheRehabLife]

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

[@ShayBK]

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

[@TheRehabLife]

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

[@amylasley7886]

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

[@desshiels]

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

[@KeyOfIntrovert]

i love it takes up minimal space

[@SoCalMatt1]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@Superamazing123]

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.

[@rebecaargiro6245]

​I will just steal it from my dads garage in Wisconsin $0 😂​@kylehalweg-be6mr

[@cpoller]

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

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Exactly what I needed to build. Thank u so much

[@TheRehabLife]

Awesome!

[@santiles]

Good work

[@elitelawn9547]

As always love your videos. Great idea.😎👍

[@TheRehabLife]

Thank you!

[@rolandolopez8681]

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.

[@kerryd25]

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

[@TheRehabLife]

Thank you so much!

[@latifasaleh695]

Love all of your videos, keep it up! 😁

[@TheRehabLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@b3arwithm3]

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

[@Bryan-el8ki]

Unique idea, nice!

[@TheRehabLife]

Thanks!

[@mai_world]

Brilliant!

[@AB-nu5we]

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]

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

[@AB-nu5we]

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

[@dannybigdog4384]

Lov it!!!

[@TheRehabLife]

Thanks!

[@impreza316]

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

[@danalaniz7314]

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

[@abhiojha4971]

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.

[@billysmether6237]

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]

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

[@laureldehaan58]

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

[@theghst202]

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

[@davidthielfoldt8918]

Where did you get the outlets?

[@rainy4036]

👍🏼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

[@fitlytx]

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

[@ryanb7540]

What kinda stand are you using there?

[@angeladavis5111]

I am confused on what wattage plug to get. When I click the link you provided, there are several options, such as 10, 20, 30, 45. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@lillianthompson2711]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennifermartin4698]

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

[@briankillebrew]

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

[@now_beer_oclock6924]

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]

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

[@richpnc]

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

[@nicktitus730]

Perhaps a rich mahogany?

[@alfredalfredo5080]

❤❤❤❤🎉

[@kalfaxplays7899]

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

[@maurocandido]

Jerru-bilt, but cool

[@muratsakiroglu9743]

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[@camilorios7821]

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]

It’s pretty much self explanatory. Basic carpentry

[@kasparsm7964]

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

[@leozilla2374]

Where's the wifey, i miss her

[@successfulMillennial]

Not working out.... some relationships go through dry patch

[@coolst0rybruh]

How to make you space smaller for 40$

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Where’s the woman these days

[@gnome2024]

she was just in one of the last few videos

[@mrtv777]

@@bebenut123He’s an avid subscriber he’s just being courteous.

[@mrtv777]

@@bebenut123 it is