Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - furnishing - shelf http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 03:00:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 Double Wall Curved Bookshelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Curve-Bookshelf/
Double Wall Curved Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SMALL.jpg danny.carmen The main instructions are in BOLD - for those of you who just like to get a direction and go for it.  For those of you who like a little bit more detail, look to the fine print. Alright, so in this instructable we are going to learn the skills needed to create the bookshelf pictured above.  It is m...
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:30:07 PDT
Plywood Utility Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Utility-Shelf/
Plywood Utility Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SMALL.jpg wholman In my humble apartment, I use a modern, open table for a desk, a dining table, and a workbench. Like many of us living in small spaces, storage is hard to come by and clutter can overwhelm. I wanted to take the scanner, speakers, router, pens, papers, and general nonsense and get it out of my way so...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:10:25 PDT
Lawn Sign (corrugated plastic) Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawn-Sign-corrugated-plastic-Shelf/
Lawn Sign (corrugated plastic) Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/S4DD/HDOVUX1K/FV7S4DDHDOVUX1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/S4DD/HDOVUX1K/FV7S4DDHDOVUX1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/S4DD/HDOVUX1K/FV7S4DDHDOVUX1K.SMALL.jpg leex I'm a bit of a vagabond and tend to move pretty often so I prefer easy to carry furniture or at least something that breaks down nicely.   I was looking for something to hold my clothes and figured I could make something pretty sturdy with corrugated plastic.  Luckily, this last move was around elec...
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 14:03:02 PST
Simple Shelf for a Closet - TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Shelf-for-a-Closet-TechShop/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:53:02 PST
Small cedar nick nack shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-cedar-nick-nack-shelf/
Small cedar nick nack shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9UNI/H9K2G0RY/F909UNIH9K2G0RY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9UNI/H9K2G0RY/F909UNIH9K2G0RY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9UNI/H9K2G0RY/F909UNIH9K2G0RY.SMALL.jpg fretted I got the pattern for this shelf from a flooring Instructable a pretty awesome one at that from here http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Hardwood-Floor-that-looks-3D-from-your-OWN-/ by Vyger I've used this pattern a couple times the pattern works great for striated and exotic woods with wavy and...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:08:16 PST
Skateboard Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-Shelf/
Skateboard Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/W8Y8/H9G18UE3/F1LW8Y8H9G18UE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/W8Y8/H9G18UE3/F1LW8Y8H9G18UE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/W8Y8/H9G18UE3/F1LW8Y8H9G18UE3.SMALL.jpg GoonyLex Hi all In this instructable I will show you how to make a simple yet eye catching skateboard book shelf. I made my skateboard shelf because I did not see one in any stores and so decided to make one myself. I did notice that someone allready posted how to make a skateboard bookshelf and though I wo...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:51:37 PST
Knock-Down Shelves http://www.instructables.com/id/Knock-Down-Shelves/
Knock-Down Shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Y3FS/H672PF83/FG5Y3FSH672PF83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Y3FS/H672PF83/FG5Y3FSH672PF83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Y3FS/H672PF83/FG5Y3FSH672PF83.SMALL.jpg wholman For years, my books have lived in milk crates, cardboard boxes, and endless piles. Given their impact on my quality of life and my work, I decided it was high time I fixed the situation and gave these little slabs of knowledge their own sturdy, permanent home. I moved (again) at the beginning of Au...
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:10:16 PDT
Build a "READING RAINBOW" Book Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-READING-RAINBOW-Book-Shelf/
Build a "READING RAINBOW" Book Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/6FH9/GZACJ2UP/F616FH9GZACJ2UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/6FH9/GZACJ2UP/F616FH9GZACJ2UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/6FH9/GZACJ2UP/F616FH9GZACJ2UP.SMALL.jpg mygibzone There is no better way to guarantee your kids will love something then to just have them design it themselves. This whimsical book case was dreamed up by my 5 year old, and with a little family collaboration it became a reality. It is a sure way to brighten any room, and make reading a HAPPY past ti...
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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:28:33 PST
IKEA Hack Mail Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Hack-Mail-Rack/
IKEA Hack Mail Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/BXYG/GY4RTO0S/FOOBXYGGY4RTO0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/BXYG/GY4RTO0S/FOOBXYGGY4RTO0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/BXYG/GY4RTO0S/FOOBXYGGY4RTO0S.SMALL.jpg kazmataz With just a shelf and a few IKEA magazine holders, it's easy to make a handy storage station for mail and all sorts of important things. Position this right by the door, and never again will you wonder where your keys or phone wandered off to. Materials You will need: Knuff plywood magazine...
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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:27:02 PST
Resourceful Chair and Shlef http://www.instructables.com/id/Resourceful-Chair-and-Shlef/
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Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:16:03 PDT
Door Knob Bookshelf Legs http://www.instructables.com/id/Door-Knob-Bookshelf-Legs/
Door Knob Bookshelf Legs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/AZ4V/GJQEHU6U/F60AZ4VGJQEHU6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/AZ4V/GJQEHU6U/F60AZ4VGJQEHU6U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/AZ4V/GJQEHU6U/F60AZ4VGJQEHU6U.SMALL.jpg Carleyy I love doing simple home decor projects.  I just bought a cheap bookshelf from a consignment store near my home.  I got the idea to prop the shelf up with door knobs when I was working on my transparent clutch - I saw all these beautiful door knobs at Anthropologie and decided to get some extras for...
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Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:05:33 PST
Make a Cardboard Bookcase http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Cardboard-Bookcase/
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Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:25:12 PST
"Pack Rat" Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Pack-Rat-Shelf/
"Pack Rat" Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/W0KH/GHHILPFI/F35W0KHGHHILPFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/W0KH/GHHILPFI/F35W0KHGHHILPFI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/W0KH/GHHILPFI/F35W0KHGHHILPFI.SMALL.jpg NeiltTII Does your wife call you a pack rat?  Mine does.  Being in the military and always moving does not help my cause.  Not wanting my treasures to end up back in the trash I decided to make this shelf.  I had two criteria for my shelf to meet.  No fixing it to the wall, ceiling, or floor (I have a very ...
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Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:23:24 PST
Stylish Floating Wall Hat Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Stylish-Floating-Wall-Hat-Rack/
Stylish Floating Wall Hat Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/0UIH/GGPEYDVC/FL70UIHGGPEYDVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/0UIH/GGPEYDVC/FL70UIHGGPEYDVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/0UIH/GGPEYDVC/FL70UIHGGPEYDVC.SMALL.jpg Whales Everyone loves a good hat. Well atleast, everyone can appreciate a good hat. Personally, I love fedoras. I have always wanted one of the classic wood standing hat stands. But the lack of shopping expertise(and money) prevents me. So i came up with this solution Tack it up! They key to this whole...
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Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:40:53 PST
Flexy Rack (with MDF staining tips) http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexy-Rack-with-MDF-staining-tips/
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Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:31:24 PST
Branch Shaped Display Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Branch-Shaped-Display-Shelf/
Branch Shaped Display Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NV3K/GA7BBNBW/FAVNV3KGA7BBNBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NV3K/GA7BBNBW/FAVNV3KGA7BBNBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NV3K/GA7BBNBW/FAVNV3KGA7BBNBW.SMALL.jpg guyzo35 I have had a wood shop for about a year, and this is my first instructable of my first paid project. I hope you enjoy it! This is a display shelf I saw in West Elm that went for $100.  My version costs about $10-20 to build, depending on wood and stain prices. Drawing it out I traced the picture...
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Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:11:22 PDT
Improved Ikea Benno CD shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Ikea-Benno-CD-shelf/
Improved Ikea Benno CD shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/7L8A/FRJKN3OF/F057L8AFRJKN3OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/7L8A/FRJKN3OF/F057L8AFRJKN3OF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/7L8A/FRJKN3OF/F057L8AFRJKN3OF.SMALL.jpg laxap Three IKEA Benno CD/DVD shelves side by side. Question: What's wrong ? Answer: all intermediate vertical panels come twice. Find it ugly, or space-wasting, or both ? Here is how to fix the issue. Buy the shelves In our case, we will mount three Benno shelves... So we will have to buy three pack...
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Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:46:30 PST
How to Build a Custom Shelf Unit: Recycling at the same time http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Custom-Shelf-Unit-Recycling-at-the/
How to Build a Custom Shelf Unit: Recycling at the same time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/I849/FFD7TDAG/FWSI849FFD7TDAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/I849/FFD7TDAG/FWSI849FFD7TDAG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/I849/FFD7TDAG/FWSI849FFD7TDAG.SMALL.jpg Mr. Rig It Hello and Welcome!This Instructable consist of a How to Build a Custom Shelf Unit; and recyling at the same time. It is a spinoff idea of Innerbubba's insperational Instructable 60-Minute-Bookcase. So as always I must give credit to whom it is due. His Instructable was one of the very first that I m...
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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:36 PDT