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JT45242

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2. Ikea if one is close

Reply to mvd (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:01 AM

Sep 29

The mattresses are comfortable and inexpensive.

Get a frame at a place like a thrift store.

Often used plywood as the underlay. Often places like Lowe's will do up to two cuts for free. So if you know the measurements, they can but it to size.

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Looking for bed ideas [View all] mvd Sep 29 OP

Have you tried sleeping on a regular mattress recently? Irish_Dem Sep 29 #1

No, not recently mvd Sep 29 #3

Ikea if one is close JT45242 Sep 29 #2

I could get IKEA delivered mvd Sep 29 #4

I believe they will assemble it too. Probably charge for it, but worth asking... Wounded Bear Sep 29 #5

Lowe's people will do multiple cuts if they aren't busy nuxvomica Sep 29 #7

I love Japanese futons jmbar2 Sep 29 #6

Sine you're computer literate, go online and search for "Local Churches that provide beds/bedding". Totally Tunsie Thursday #8