Bookshelves

A child's bookcase is a fun and fulfilling woodworking project to undertake. It doesn't require a sophisticated knowledge of construction and is accomplished with a minimum amount of materials and...

When a bookcase has outlived its usefulness to you, there are several creative and responsible things you can do with it to clear it out of your home and make way for something new. Bookcases,...

Building a library bookcase for your home is not nearly as challenging as it sounds. While there is a lot of measuring and cutting involved, the actual assembly is quite simple. There are many...

Sometimes when we think about bookshelves, we have a very narrow idea of what they should be. We imagine a box with shelves, sometimes with added ornamentation to make it fit in with a given...

Bookshelves have many uses around the home. More than just books, they display CDs and DVDs, collectibles, stuffed animals, and a dozen other things we just cannot seem to live without. No matter...

Bookcases and shelves are a great addition to any room, but will look even better in a room where they surround a fireplace. Shelves can be added above a fireplace to hold just about anything, and...

The advent of the flat screen has made the TV nook obsolete; unfortunately, this has left many with nooks with no TV to put in them. Changing it into a bookshelf gives you plenty of options with...

Bookcases are among the most useful projects you can build. Every home needs more shelves, and, while we call them "bookcases," they can be used to hold much more than books. They also make great...

Built-in bookshelves add attractive functionality to any home. Low bookshelves are a particularly attractive option, because they can be placed in a variety of spaces. They are also easier to...

If you have an old 25-foot ladder, you can easily make a rustic bookcase. It can make two shelves, or one tall one. The ladder rungs support the planks. Using old planks will give you that rustic...

Let's say you want to set up a bookcase you bought at a store to house extra media you just received for the holidays. A good move is to prepare for the work--that will make the new furniture fit...

A corner shelf is a great way to turn an otherwise useless corner into storage space. Store-bought corner shelves can be costly and may not match the dimensions you are looking for. By building...

Vertical bookshelves lend a sense of sophistication to nearly any indoor space. Because they can be custom made, they can be placed in just about any area of the home. In addition to aesthetic...

Bookcases are a great way to store and display your books while adding charm to any room. Bookcases come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. While most bookcases are sturdy, some tall...

Covering a bookcase with doors makes the clutter disappear while adding a custom look to a functional piece of furniture. Consider covering all but the top shelf of the bookcase to allow some...

Wall hung bookcases are a great way to display your favorite books and decorations without taking up floor space. The most important factor when hanging your bookcase is to secure it to your wall...

Wooden crates and boxes are used to package everything from cigars to wine bottles. While many people discard them after unpacking them, boxes and crates can actually provide a stylish and useful...

Shelving units are relatively simple to make. There are a couple of ways to build them from scratch cheaply and easily, although you can always resort to pre-built units from stores like Target or...

Painting a wood bookshelf is a simple do-it-yourself project that anyone can do with the right tools and a little know-how. The most important part of any painting project is to prepare the wood...

Bookshelves can be as simple or elaborate as you choose to build them. An 8-year-old can build a simple but sturdy bookcase, while a craftsman may choose to include all sorts of...

Wall based shelving is an attractive storage solution for a variety of items around the house. Valued for its' lack of a need for floor space, it is often used to increase storage space in an...

Thinking about making a bookcase to solve the clutter problem in your home office or living area? Do the environment a favor and use bamboo products. Bamboo is actually a grass and grows much...

You walk into a room, look around and something is missing from the decor. You have tried to put your finger on the problem and finally it hits you. You need a nice piece of furniture in the...

Too often, perfectly good furniture is relegated to the bin or purged through a yard sale. Instead, you could give that old piece in the back of the garage new life by refurbishing, refinishing or...

Do-it-yourself wood shelving units are a great way to help corral clutter in your home or garage. By making your own storage shelves, you can save money. In the process you are also creating...

It does not take much to add doors to a bookcase. Buy a couple of cabinet doors, hang them on with some hinges, and presto -- doors added. Not much of a challenge. So why not turn up the...

A full bookcase is a happy bookcase, but sometimes you do not want everyone to see what exactly you are reading. Your stash of Harlequin Romances should stay your little secret, but that means...

There are probably few things more disheartening for a bibliophile than finding mold on your bookcase. The first thought is of course to just throw the bookcase out, along with anything else the...

Installing shelves in a storage space is a good way to make the most out of the room you have. While you may have some bookshelves sitting around that will do the trick, the spacing between the...

When building bookshelves for your home, one method of joinery you may want to use is pocket hole screws. Pocket hole screws are a way of making a secure butt joint, while hiding the screw holes....

Building a shelf isn't hard. Using nothing more than lumber and simple brackets, you can build a shelf in the morning and have it decorated by the afternoon. Putting upper and lower brackets at...

Cicero once said that a room without books is like a body without a soul. Let's face it, when it comes to storage, they're the one thing that's hardest to part with. If you're running out of room...

Maximize the functionality of your living or storage space with a durable shelving solution. Create durable storage space from a cheap, affordable material that will never rot, warp, or chip. With...

Floating bookshelves are an elegant way to add to the available storage in a home without the unsightly brackets or sacrificing space for other methods of shelving such as bookcases. They attach...

Storage is always an issue. It seems like there is never quite enough of it. Building a bookshelf is a simple way to add storage space for items such as books and photographs. The project is easy,...

Floating shelves are a beautiful option for adding storage to a room without the unsightly hardware of other shelving options. Their sturdy construction also makes them quite capable of holding up...

A nook over the fireplace can be a great place to put a television, unless your television happens to be too big or you prefer your own stand. Choosing not to put a television in that space leaves...

Decorating with leaning shelves adds visual interest to your living room, hall, study or bedroom. You can integrate several sets of leaning shelves into a room, or use a single shelf to add...

For book collectors, there is always room for one more book; the question is just where that spot will be and if the chosen spot will afford proper protection for the book. No matter how valuable...

OK, here's the icing on the cake! This video will show you how to measure and cut the base molding and crown molding. Our next video series will show you how to give this bookcase the finish it...

This step will show you a safe technique with your router. You can learn how to mill down your adjustable shelf and base molding fascia pieces. This step will also show you how to measure and...

This bookcase step will show how to measure, cut and install the fascia molding. Then, we will go through the process of setting up your router and cutting with the proper technique.

This video will show you how to prepare the bookcase sides prior to assembly. You will learn how to measure you heights for your permanent and adjustable shelves. This step will also provide the...

Floating shelves actually do look as if they are floating on the wall without any type of support. There are no pieces of metal stripping running up the walls, nor are there flimsy metal brackets...

Shelving room dividers are a popular way to create distinct areas in a room. When you build them yourself, you can make them deep enough to hold books or just deep enough for display objects. You...

Whether lining the walls of a study, or framing a beautiful fireplace, most people agree that built-in shelves add class and elegance to almost any decor. While many homeowners pay premium prices...

Maximize the storage space in small bedrooms by installing versatile shelving units. Take advantage of unused areas to hang shelves for books and other items. Use shelves to maximize floor space...

It's always a challenge finding extra space for storage, especially in a small apartment. But the trick is to find space in your apartment that isn't already being used for something else. Corners...

Want a skylight in your bedroom, but don't want the risk of it leaking. This is a cost effective way to give your room an idea of having a skylight without the risk of leaks. Follow these simple...