We combined wood boards with galvanized steel pipes to make this twin bed. It's a match made in heaven, with a different type of build requiring very little tools except your hands to screw the pipes ...

We use pipe and modular fittings for a lot of DIY projects around here, from simple dish racks to laptop stands, but if you're a bit more ambitious you can make your own, stylish, canopy bed frame.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Even the novice DIY-er can build a bed frame. That’s because beds are relatively ...