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| money - it could also help care for the planet. | | | | desk is a fantastic feature for two reasons - you can |
| Refurbishing and refinishing is a great way to reduce | | | | bring the desk to an ergonomically correct height, but |
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| Recycled Work Bench | | | | calories than sitting in a task chair all day. |
| A recycled work bench or shop table offers a | | | | Scoring an Antique Find |
| durable and sturdy work surface that's also height | | | | Scour your local garage sales and flea markets to |
| adjustable and spacious. Your used work bench will | | | | find a beautiful antique desk, but be prepared to |
| even bring a touch of industrial style to your | | | | adjust the height. Most antique desks are significantly |
| workplace, a design feature that's very hot right | | | | smaller and shorter than modern desks and aren't |
| now. | | | | designed to be paired with larger office chairs. |
| Before you begin using a work bench or tool table as | | | | The best way to increase your desk height by a few |
| your office work surface, make sure the wood is | | | | inches is using inexpensive refrigerator and appliance |
| treated and protected with a few coats of varnish. | | | | levelers. They're essentially metal pegs that screw |
| Unvarnished wood is susceptible to water damage | | | | into the bottom of your desk legs, allowing you to |
| from spills and ring marks from your morning cup of | | | | adjust the height and even level the desk. |
| coffee. | | | | Locating Modern Used Desks |
| Recycled Architecture Table | | | | If you're seeking a used office desk but would |
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