Sometimes necessity really is the mother of invention. At least, such was the case with the Murphy bed, the iconic cot that folds up inside a cabinet. According to Smithsonian Magazine, legend has it ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a DIY Murphy bed that folds smoothly, transforming a room in seconds.

It's normal to expect DIY camper vans to be simpler and less equipped than professionally converted vans. However, occasionally, I stumble upon talented individuals who build fully equipped rigs ...

Murphy beds offer more than just wall space — but they also bring hassles, hidden costs, and other drawbacks worth knowing before you commit.

I'm building some DIY Murphy beds, and need to decide how high the top of the bed should be from the floor when folded out for sleeping. If you are near your bed, can you measure the top of mattress ...