Instructions:
This uses commonly available pvc irrigation pipe, used for outdoor sprinkler lines. You will need three 90 degree elbows, three end caps, one T, and a length of schedule 40 pipe (you can use schedule 80 but it is much thinner...sched. 40 is sturdier for this project). These fittings should be slip/slip ones, i.e. no threaded portions. You want these to slip together, not screw together. Cut the length of pipe into six pieces: two 8" (the T fitting will go between these), two 12" to 14" (these make the 'feet'), one 5" (this makes the arm the hose will hang on), and one (the upright piece) cut to whatever length you desire, depending on how high up off the bed you want the hose to be hung. Put end caps on the two bottom 'feet' and the upper 'arm' for a more finished look. Refer to the picture to see how to assemble the pieces. You CAN glue these together (except for the 'arm' piece...leave that unglued so you can twist it out of the way during bed making if you wish), but it isn't necessary. Friction fit works for this just as well. Place the feet of the completed device between the box springs and the mattress at the head of your bed, with the upright sticking up. you can either move the bed out from the wall a couple of inches for clearance, or you can move the mattress only down a couple of inches. You can paint the device the same color of the wall so it will blend in better. Total cost of materials is about $4.
If you have 'Princess and the Pea' issues, you can make the upright piece longer and place the device on the floor at the head of the bed with the upright piece sticking up between the wall and the head of the bed; but the device is more stable if placed between the mattress and box springs. If you use the floor placement and have room under the bed, place a heavy object across each 'foot' piece for greater stability. I use a rubber band looped around the hose to suspend the hose from the arm piece.
(special thanks to Ric for hosting the pics!)
