Built-in, bookshelves can provide floor-to-ceiling storage and space savings. They can be tucked under staircases or other out-of-the-way spaces; however, they’re not a good choice for renters, and they can represent a big investment in terms of price and installation. Freestanding book...
We did it with Mrs. The Poor Swiss. None of us is an expert and it is our first DIY furniture. I am reasonably handy in general. And I built a few things with wood when I was a kid. But that was a long time ago. For this project, I watched a lot of DIY videos on Youtube...
B. You are so weird. That means—we are pretty much sure—that your whole family is weird, too. C. God exists because the Bible says so. The Bible is inspired. Therefore, we know that God exists. D. I don t care what you say. We don t need any more bookshelves. As long as ...
Sharing all the details on how to decorate preppy bookshelves. We have a few bookshelves in our house and get tons of questions about how to decorate them to reflect a preppy, classic, southern style. So today's post is everything you need to make your b
Bookshelves are often a focal point in a room, and this is no exception in Jessica Simpson's home. The singer and actor recently shared a photo on her Instagram page of her moody, wood living room, and we couldn't help but admire the built-in, vertical bookshelf. ...
I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of bookshelves in my house. They’re in pretty much every room. And while some of them are completely full of books, some are meant for decorating. With all these bookcases and after all these years, I have finally figured out some tried-...
The text is a much shortened and adapted version of the original. Part Ⅰ The introduction (para. 1) I grew up in a quiet neighborhood where I developed the habit of reading as a small child. Part ⅡThe Body (para. 2-15) I was an enthusiastic reader throughout my childhood and ado...
After all the construction was done, we caulked the gaps, then I spent an evening spackling all the little tiny holes in the sides of the bookshelves. The spackle will pop out if I want to arrange the shelves differently but it just made them look much more finished. Here is a “finish...
There are a few more touches that will make the shelves look much more finished: 1. Add baseboards around the bottom of your shelving unit for a more built-in look. 2. Use caulk to fill in any gaps around the edges of the shelves and window bench (as well as any screw holes) ...
She began her journalism career in 1974 as a reporter for the New York Post. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to an Irish father and an Italian mother, Quindlen graduated in 1970 from South Brunswick High School in South Brunswick, New Jersey. The text is a much shortened and adapted ...