Spend 20 bucks, build yourself an adjustable standing desk in 20 minutes

November 01, 2013

You probably know that sitting on your butt all day isn’t good for you, but you might not realize just how bad it is. According to one frightening study, people who spent more than 11 hours per day in a chair were 40 percent more likely to die within the next three years, compared with those who sat for 4 hours. Unsurprisingly, the tech industry is obsessed with standing desks, and companies such as Stir charge thousands of dollars for fancy desks with adjustable heights. I liked the idea of working while sitting and standing throughout the day, but I didn’t believe the benefits were worth spending that much money. I also didn’t want to add a separate desk to my office, because that would require a second computer and take up too much space. Fortunately, I found a much cheaper option thanks to Colin Nederkoorn, who built his own standing desk with roughly $20 worth of IKEA parts. Some assembly required With a bit of tweaking of Nederkoorn’s design, an extra monitor, and the right software, I now have the best of both worlds in a single desk—an area for standing, right next to a place to sit, with a seamless way to switch back and forth. Here’s what you need: To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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