I like the idea of futons. Keep the good wood, replace the fabric that wears out.

I don’t know that I agree. Maybe something like a couch - those seem to have a limited life span. But a bed, table, cabinet? Those are things that a short while ago, one would assume were sturdy. I’ve had to throw bedframes away because the legs were made of paricle board and disintegated because they were nudged too hard. That seems off.

https://youtu.be/inaV2ddeI9k Shitty wood and shitty engineering designed to last 3 years

Is it an IKEA bed? The slats on those are crap. I’m sure there’s a way to cross brace it. Or even use a piece of plywood instead.

Wooden stake from hardware store + rope + staple gun?

There is a time when it makes sense to pay someone else to help or do it for you. For me, moving heavy things is that line. If you even lift, bro, maybe that’s not you - but it’s not worth being sore for 2 weeks just to save a couple hundred.

Mm. Tea. Get a kettle if you don’t have one.