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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Kitchen Storage: Pull Out Pantry Shelves

Pull out shelves changed my life—and pull out drawers for cabinets will change yours, too!

How to DIY Laundry Shelves

Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.


10 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...


How to Build a DIY Nightstand

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.


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Simple Workbench Plans

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With this workbench plan even a beginner can build a...

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How to Build a Mechanized Storage Lift In Your Garage

A high shelf that automatically lowers with the push of a button.


DIY Wooden Garage Cabinets

Inexpensive, enormous and surprisingly easy to build

DIY Box Shelves

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Build a bunch of these DIY square wall shelves for...


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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.


Build Your Own Melamine Closet Organizer

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


How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

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

How to Install Wire Shelving for a Wire Closet System

Our expert will share his secrets to help you install closet wire shelving.


Modular Workbench

Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


Bathroom Vanity Storage Upgrades

Three sensible solutions for disorder down under


Install Toggle Bolts for an Adjustable Shower Head

Learn how to install toggle bolts!


Swing-out Storage Kitchen Cabinets

Triple your cabinet space!

Super Storage-Simplified

Simple and inexpensive, with huge storage capacity.


Build Twin Closet Shelves

If one closet shelf is good, two must be better


Stackable Shelves

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It's shelving, storage, a desk and work surface combined


Organize Kitchen Storage With Kitchen Cabinet Rollouts

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Build simple rollout shelves and bring everything in your cabinets...


How to Organize Your Closet: Custom Designed Closet Storage

Expert planning advice and step-by-step instructions for making every inch of storage count.


How to Build a Home Office

Stock cabinets, a cord organizer, and custom-built tops and shelves keep everything in order


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How to Improve Your Bathroom Storage in Three Projects

Add space and organization to your bathroom with a larger medicine cabinet, glass shelves, and built-in cabinets.


How to Build Shelves From Dowels

I needed a way to clear the clutter off my desk, so I came up with a shelving system made...