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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How To Make a Simple DIY Plant Shelf

You don't need pricey tools to build this attractive outdoor plant shelf. Create a display for your potted plants with some wood, a hammer, a saw and an afternoon.

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How to Build a Mid-Century Modern Shelf

This eye-catching Mid-Century Modern shelf will add style and grace to any living space. It was part of a...


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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!


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9 Basement Shelving Ideas To Increase Storage Space

The basement can be a notoriously messy space. Clean up, get organized and reclaim your lower level with these creative...


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How to DIY Laundry Shelves

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

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10 Best Living Room Shelving Ideas

Not sure what to do with that blank wall? Living room shelves add storage and style. Read on for 10...


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.


Reclaimed Wood Shelves We Love

If you're looking for a simple way to update the look of a room or to add just a bit...


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Tips for Tighter Miters and Better Coped Joints

New to construction? Want to brush up on your trim techniques? Check out this story.


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12 Simple Storage Solutions for Small Spaces

Need more room for your stuff? We've found some DIY storage shelves that solve storage space problems, like fun hidden...

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10 Ways to Maximize Space With Shelving

Looking for a way to dress up your walls and add functional storage? Put a shelf on it! Check out...


10 DIY Projects To Make Work-From-Home Life Easier

Don't be stuck with a lousy workspace. These 10 DIY projects will make your work-from-home experience MUCH easier.


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9 Bookshelves and Bookcases for Small Spaces

Before you ditch your book collection, check out our favorite problem-solving bookshelf ideas for small spaces.


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How to Make Your Own Built In Shelves

Discover hidden storage space in your walls with these two built-in shelf projects.


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What’s the Secret That Keeps Dollar Store Prices So Low?

Ever wonder how a dollar store can turn a profit with such low prices? A lot of it has to...

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Simple Workbench Plans

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


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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.


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Small Workshop Storage Solutions

Tips for getting more storage space out of your small workshop.


17 Easiest Foods to Grow at Home

Don't let by those picked-over supermarket shelves stress you. It's easier than you might think to grow fresh veggies and...


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How to Hang Shelves

Add storage space the old-fashioned way with hanging shelves


4 Weekend Kitchen Upgrades

Do you want a kitchen refresh? A brighter, more user-friendly kitchen is just four weekends away.


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DIY Wooden Garage Cabinets

Inexpensive, enormous and surprisingly easy to build

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How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door


How To Choose the Right Led Bulbs for Your Home

Shopped for light bulbs lately? If you have, you may have noticed that most bulbs sold now are LED (light...


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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...


9 Ways You’re Not Organizing Your Fridge—Yet

Check out these refrigerator organizing ideas to keep your food fresh and your shelves clean.


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...


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How to Install Edging for Plywood

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.