To make the shelf brackets, cut a 2″ x 2″ board to 7.5″ (or whatever length you have chosen for your supports). Cut a second piece to 6″ (or 1.5″ shorter than the first piece). To make the final side of the shel
They seemed like things that would still work in the overall kitchen design, even if we decided to scrap the other wood counters and go with granite. These rustic wood countertops could also be used to make a reclaimed wood tabletop. Kitchen Before and After Here’s where the kitchen ...
Install Horizontal Cleats:Start by securing wooden cleats to the side and rear walls of the pantry where each shelf will rest. Use screws long enough to penetrate the studs behind the drywall for a secure fit. Step 4: Strengthening the Shelves For added strength, especially for shelves that w...
Hanging Sling Storage: Use strong fabric or straps to create a hanging sling system for your surfboard. Attach the slings to the ceiling or wall, allowing the surfboard to rest securely in the slings. Surfboard Cradle Shelf: Build a surfboard cradle shelf using wooden planks or shelves. Create...
Look for cracks in wooden parts:Small cracks can quickly become bigger problems if not addressed early. Check for loose screws and bolts:These are often the simplest fixes but cause the most annoying squeaks. Inspect corner brackets and joints:Loose corner connections make the entire frame unstabl...
(making this couch arm wrap) that strong compound joinery is really hard if you’re not a pro at splining, which I’m not (yet). I used metal brackets for that project to make that project secure (namely because they would be hidden), but for this project I didn’t want any ...
If you are hanging an extra long curtain rod, it is probably a good idea to make a third bracket to help support the middle to prevent sagging. I used a third brackets on my ten foot curtain rod and it still looks and works great eleven years later! An alternative option for semi-DIY...
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How to Build a Giant Hidden Shelf Edge Clock: We had a large space on part of our living room wall for which we could never find the right 'thing' to hang on it. After trying for several years we decided to make something of our own. This turned out rath
This is where using a 2×6 instead of a 2×4 comes handy because that gives you enough surface to add at least 2 screws on the brackets. I found that the 2 screws were enough to get a strong extension wing but if you want, you can also drill a hole into the bracket and add ...