8 IKEA Billy Bookcase Alternatives
Can't find a Billy Bookcase? Don't fret — there are options.
Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces
Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...
Reader Project: Classic Bookcase
This entertainment center by reader Matt Godsey looks professionally built!
10 Cool Bookcases for Kids’ Bedrooms
Keeping books accessible and organized is key to encouraging your young reader! Check out our favorite kids' bookcases for inspiration.
33 Bookcase Projects and Building Tips
A bookcase or shelf is an extremely useful home storage system. In this collection, you'll discover 33 project plans and...
9 Bookshelves and Bookcases for Small Spaces
You can fit a bookshelf in a small room. Check out our favorite problem-solving bookshelves for small spaces.
10 Pieces of Furniture with Hidden Compartments
If you're looking to keep clutter at bay, you're in good company. Here are 10 pieces of furniture with hidden...
How to Lay Mosaic Tiles
A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...
How to Build a Built-in Bookcase
No complex wood joints, no tricky techniques—simply glue, screw and nail the parts together
Bookcase and Shelf Tips
Building beautiful bookcases and shelving units doesn't have to be hard. Here are some of our favorite ways to simplify...
How to Build a Bookcase
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A veteran woodworker and a beginner team up to build...
DIY Murphy Bed and Bookcase
A cozy extra bed when you need it, a handsome showpiece when you don't have a ton of room. We'll...
How to Build a Bookcase with Crates
This simple bookcase is made with four crates and wheels. You can put one together for your bedroom in less...
Window Seat Bookcase: Stylish Shelves
Store-bought cabinets make the project simple to build and easy to adapt to any room.
No Time to Assemble that IKEA Bookcase? You Need TaskRabbit!
IKEA has partnered with TaskRabbit to take the headache out of furniture assembly. Here's how to use it.
How To Build a Classic Floor-To-Ceiling Bookcase
Ornate styling, but simple to build.
Build a Faux Stone Accent Wall
Create a gorgeous stone veneer accent wall. We'll show you how, step by step.
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build Industrial Bookends
Build these industrial bookends to spice up your bookshelf or desk and learn a cool hardware "aging" tip, too.
How to Build a Bookcase with Crates
This project can be positioned vertically for use as a bookcase look or horizontally for use as a console table....
How to Build a Bookshelf
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Build a traditional bookshelf, without the usual time and effort
Bookcase of Secrets
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High style, tons of storage — and clever hidden compartments.
Foolproof Dado and Rabbet Cuts
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
How to Fix a Wobbly Bookcase
Three simple ways to anchor your bookcase and keep it from tipping
Showcase Built-In Bookcase Plans
Turn a bland wall into a showstopper for $300!
Built-in Bookcases
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A Mission Oak classic—engineered for easy construction
How to Build Suspended Bookshelves
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Steel cable and shaft collars add style and strength
Install Mosaic Tile
In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...
Bookcases: Pro Shortcut for DIY Furniture Makers
The ideal bookcase has open shelves for items you want to put on display, and enclosed storage space for stuff...