At my college, many of the students eschewed desks in favor of almost anything else. Tall and lanky, Peter put wood planks atop cinder blocks. My roommate Jeannie found an old garden gate ...

$3.00 for new screws. Built from nothing more than an old wooden pallet and a few extra planks, this rustic DIY desk from ...

Here’s a list to get you started: Wooden planks (the number and size will depend on your desk dimensions) Screws Screwdriver or drill Sandpaper (optional, for smoothing the edges) Wood stain or ...

Often, people will give old wood away ... in reclaimed wood—knots and weathered wood are ideal for adding a unique look and feel to your project. Grooves in the planks, flecks of remaining ...