How to Build a DVD Storage Cabinet

Having a home theatre system includes hours of entertainment you can get from witching your favorite movies on your television. Unfortunately, the DVDs which hold these movies can be everywhere and be completely unorganized. A good way to keep your DVD's organized is to place them in a cabinet. While DVD cabinets are readily available for purchase, it might be a good idea to build one instead. This way, you can be sure that the cabinet will fit in your living room and will match the existing furniture.

Things You'll Need

• 4 pieces of 1-by-3 which are 3-foot 10-1/2 Inches long
• 2 pieces of 3/4-inch plywood which are 3-foot 7-3/4 inches by 3-1/2 inches
• 1 piece of 3/4-inch plywood which is 18-inches by 3-foot 7-3/4 inches.
• 6 pieces of 3/4-inch plywood which is 18-inches by 7-3/4 inches.
• 1 piece of 3/4-inch plywood which is 3-foot 8-1/2 inches by 1-foot 7-1/2 inches
• Wood screws
• Drill with screwdriver bit
• Measuring tape
• Interior hinges
• Handle

Instructions

1. Take two of the 1-by-3 pieces and attach them to either side of the one of the pieces of 3-1/2 inch by 3-foot 7-3/4 inch plywood. The top edge of the plywood should be even with the top of the 1-by-3, the sides of the plywood should be even with the sides of the 1-by-3, and the bottom of the plywood should be 2-inches offset from the bottom of the 1-by-3. This is one of the cabinet sides. Repeat this for the other side.

2. Place the piece of 3/4-inch plywood which is 18-inches by 3-foot 7-3/4 inches in between the two sides and against one edge. This is the back of the cabinet. The top of the back should be even with the top of the sides and the bottom should be 2-inches off set from the bottom of the 1-by-3 (and even with the plywood on the sides). Screw these pieces together.

3. Place one of the 18-inch by 7-3/4 inch pieces of plywood so that it fits in the interior of the cabinet and that the bottom of the pieces is even with the bottom of the plywood on the back and sides. This is the bottom of the cabinet. Screw this piece into place.

4. Measure 8-inches up, in the interior of the cabinet, from the top of the bottom shelf. This measurement is where the bottom of the next shelf will go (Each shelf will be 8-inches high). Repeat for all the shelves.

5. Place the final shelf in between the two sides so that the top of the shelf is even with the top edges of the sides. Screw into place.

6. Place the two hinges on one side of the interior of the cabinet. These hinges should be in the center of the top and bottom shelves

7. Attach the remaining piece of plywood to the hinges. This is your door. Attach the handle of the on the door on the opposite end from the hinges

Tips & Warnings

• If you are worried about the door staying closed, you can add a magnetic clasp to the cabinet door to help it stay closed.

• This cabinet can fit about 36 DVD cases per shelf as the height and depth are perfect for DVD cases. If you need to add more DVDs, don't change the height or width of the shelves. Instead add to the length of the cabinet or add height to get another shelf.

References

• CD/DVD Media Storage Case
• CD and DVD Storage Units