Hot take: My custom bed frame snapped while I was dreaming of mountain views

I built a lightweight frame to maximize storage underneath, but it couldn't handle my tossing and turning. Woke up on the van floor surrounded by my toolkit and a bag of rice. What's your most laughable design flaw that compromised your comfort?

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henderson.brooke2h ago

That bag of rice detail is killing me. Just picturing dry rice kernels mixed with socket wrenches and sawdust at 3 AM. Your subconscious is hiking and your reality is a pantry explosion. How did the rice even survive the initial build. A bed frame failing is one thing but the collateral damage is next level.

thomas58410h ago

Remember when I used plywood for a loft bed? Lasted about a week before I was sleeping on textbooks. Why do we always underestimate weight distribution?

kelly2069h ago

I mean, I used 3/4 inch plywood with L-brackets at every joint. Maybe it's just me but that kept my loft bed solid for two years.