With a few basic building skills that can be learned from this book, Cabinets, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions, from the editors of Creative Homeowner, will have readers creating bookcases, cabinets and shelves that are decorator ready.
Building Techniques, Tools & Materials
The first five chapters of this book make simple work of the basic skills needed to construct most home storage projects. Clear instructions and illustrations teach homeowners basic building skills, such as:
- Joinery
- Making cabinet doors
- Building drawers
- Installing cabinets
- Using hand & power tools
- Working with plywood, hardboard and other materials
- Installing fasteners and hardware
- How to finish wood
Living Room Projects
With these newly-learned skills, a homeowner can move on to the fun stuff. Start with living room projects that will solve all kinds of storage problems. Build an entertainment center, tall bookcase or window seat with drawers. Instructions are also included for storage units, a coffee table and other living room storage units.
Bedroom Storage
Not everyone's bedroom storage needs are the same, but the variety of projects in this chapter will solve problems for many different situations. Make bunk beds or an under-bed drawer. Try a decorative project, such as a nightstand or dressing table. Or go for the practical wall unit or chest of drawers. Furniture shopping may become a thing of the past.
Kitchen Cabinets
Homemade kitchen cabinets may require a bit more enthusiasm for the average homeowner, but brave readers will have expert guidance with Cabinets & Shelves. Try a simple spice rack, pantry cabinet or cutting board that includes knife storage for handcrafted solutions to be proud of.
Bathroom Storage
There is never enough storage space in a bathroom, especially one that's shared. Learning to build will enable a homeowner to create custom design solutions that don't break the budget. Try a medicine cabinet, linen cabinet or vanity.
Home Office Solutions
A home office is another room in the house that requires a lot of storage in what are often difficult-to-fit spaces. Just try buying a ready-made cabinet for that tiny space in a corner under the eaves. Make it instead with these instructions for a short bookcase, file cabinet or fold-down desk.
Sewing, Laundry & Utility Rooms
The utility areas of the house may be the easiest candidates for a new builder. If the sewing machine table doesn't turn out perfectly, no one is likely to notice. Most homes can benefit from a laundry table with built-in storage shelves. These projects are doable for beginners.
Summary
With a variety of projects for every part of the house in every skill level, Cabinet, Shelves & Home Storage Solutions can help all homeowners become more handy. Take pride in newly-learned skills with this effective guide to creating home storage solutions.
Title: Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves, and Home Storage Solutions
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher: Creative Homeowner, 2009, 224 pp., $19.95
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