I'm heading to college soon and will be living in a hostel. They provided a sitting desk, but I'm looking to convert it into a standing desk. I've got a dual monitor setup with a bulky PC, and my budget is super tight. I'm hoping to find a DIY solution to make the sitting desk work for standing without spending money.
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You could either swap the legs on your desk for adjustable ones or use boxes to raise it up. But just a heads up, stability is key! You could also check out some inexpensive conversion kits if you change your mind about the budget—just drill some holes and screw on new legs. Prices vary, though.
Basically, to get your setup right, just need to elevate your monitor and keyboard. If a height-adjustable desk isn’t in the budget, consider stacking whatever you have. Milk crates work great for this purpose!
If you're doing this for health benefits, do keep in mind that just standing isn't always better than sitting. It's good to move around and change positions throughout the day instead of just switching to standing for long periods. Just a thought before you go all in on standing!
Cinder blocks can do wonders! Just stack them up and place a wooden or plastic board on top. It's super budget-friendly, but if you're using a dual monitor arm, make sure the board can handle it. I can see it working, just ensure it’s stable!
One hack I used was to get a small, cheap standing desk that I set up in front of my sitting desk. It’s not the easiest setup, as I have to tilt my monitors up on the sitting desk and it can strain my neck a bit. But it's better than nothing!
That sounds like a solid plan! Just be cautious with the weight distribution to avoid any wobbling. Just make sure whatever setup you have feels sturdy enough!