Shelves

From books and family pics to shoes and power tools – here’s how to buy or DIY the right shelf for your space.

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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 building storage units and get gorgeous results.

How To Install Edging for Plywood

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.


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20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...


How to Line Drawers and Cabinets with Shelf Liners

Choose the right liner and you'll never regret taking a few minutes to protect your shelves, your drawers and your...


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How to Build a DIY Floating Shelf

A floating shelf is strong, quick to build, with no visible supports and made from only two parts

How to Build a Wall Shelf

Build this homemade wall shelf before lunch and spray on the finish after dinner


DIY Box Shelves

Build a bunch of these DIY square wall shelves for less than $100


How to Build a Step Stool

The versatile flip-flop stool just might become a permanent fixture in your bathroom, especially if you have kids.


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Hang Artwork and Wall-hangings Straight and Level for a Gallery Wall

With these four techniques, you can hang just about anything on your walls, and keep it there


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Get the Look Ikea Hack: Mid-Century Modern Console

Customize store-bought 'RTA' furniture to look like high-end pieces with this brilliant Ikea hack.


How To Build Simple Box Shelves for Your Entryway

Customize and finish these super-simple box shelves for any room in the house.


How To Build a Ladder Shelf

This stylish but sturdy leaning ladder shelf unit will neatly hold your stuff—and...


Garage Shelving Plans: DIY Hardware Organizer

Store all your fasteners and hardware in these flexible, portable and possibly free...

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Pavilion Shed Plans

The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.


Organize Your Garage in One Morning

Organize your garage quickly.


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How to Turn a Closet Into an Office

Learn how to turn a spare closet into a super-organized home office. This project keep schoolwork and office supplies contained.


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DIY Garage Storage: Learn How to Build Garage Shelves Like a Pro

Simple storage shelves and plastic bins transform this garage—instantly!


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How to Hang Items Perfectly the First Time

Take the guess work out of hanging picture frames, shelves and other items with “keyhole” hangers.


Flexible Garage Wall Storage

Squeeze more stuff into less space!


Customizable Garage Storage

Build this easily customizable garage storage system with just a circular saw and drill. Our French cleat design makes rearranging...


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Garage Storage: Space-Saving Sliding Shelves

Store more in a smaller footprint.


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DIY Garage Wall Panel Storage Systems

Organize your garage with a handsome, easy-to-build storage system that'll hold all of your garage clutter

DIY Storage Bin Shelves You Can Build

Ease your stress with storage bin shelves that you can easily and inexpensively make yourself.


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Shortcuts for Custom Built Cabinets

DIY built ins such as built-in cabinets, bookcases, and shelving are faster, easier and better with these tips from a...


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Build Your Own Melamine Closet Organizer

From anarchy to order in a weekend! Melamine panels make it easy. Build...


How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...


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15 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose a Pile of Old Books

If you've got shelves or boxes of old books hanging around your home, don't toss them! Repurpose them into something...


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How to Make New Wood Look Old

Whether used for shelving, floors or furniture, time-worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you...