2. Move any electrical outlets to a position that you will still be able to get to after the shelves are installed. 3. Prime the wood and do the first coat of paint on the shelving wood before you put the shelves together. It is much easier to paint them now than it is once they ...
Shelf standards aren’t particularly difficult to install, but it can be a little tricky aligning them to be sure the shelves end up perfectly level. Try this tip: Screw one standard to the wall, making sure it’s plumb, meaning perfectly vertical. Then, clip a bracket onto the just-inst...
The back panel is secured with screws only. No glue is used. This is because I want to be able to take the back panel off when I paint. You could paint it and then permanently secure it but I like to build to completion to verify everything fits and then dissemble as needed for th...
Here is an easy-to-pin image so you can remember this project for your next open weekend! You can also see how I used Billy bookcases to build additional shelving under the counter in our kitchen HERE. If you would like to see more of our home, here are some other posts: Our Comple...
How To: Build a Custom Bookcase: We have fun with woodworking no matter what the project is, but the most rewarding thing for us is making our own furniture. Let's say you wanted a solid oak bookcase but didn't have the four to six hundred bucks a retai
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Get ready to build your own with the help of Ana White’s free plans, and add a personalized piece of furniture to your home that is both stylish and practical. 6. DIY Ladder Bookshelf – Step by Step Instructions Building a DIY leaning bookshelf can be a rewarding project that adds a...
“Built-ins, vertical shelving and hidden compartments are the heroes behind a clutter-free multipurpose room.” You’ll also need to get creative with where you install that storage and remember that real estate isn’t just horizontal. “Utilize wall and vertical space and under-seating space...
A single modular element is the essence of this lightweight shelving and an endless variety of configurations and forms can be constructed by using it. As shelving or partition, freestanding or mounted on the wall, BUILD adapts to your needs.You can get even more creative by giving BUILD new...