#diyassembly

The first time my husband assembled a TV stand, he said, “This will take 30 minutes.”⠀

Two hours later, he was still fixing the hinges on the cabinet doors. In the end, he had to take everything apart and start again.⠀

Since then, we learned a few tricks:

• Sort the hardware before you start.

• Add a drop of wood glue on dowels to keep joints tight.

• Build the frame in reverse order to check alignment before final tightening.⠀

Simple steps, but they save time and keep the stand sturdy for longer.⠀

If you want options that are easier to assemble and last longer, I’ve reviewed them here:⠀https://furnitureguide.net/best-tv-stands-under-300/

What’s the hardest piece of furniture you’ve ever tried to assemble?