Make Your Own Recycled Bookshelf/Windowseat
Here’s how:
Materials:
Find reclaimed cabinets and shelves
Saw
Wood Glue
Screws and Nails
Hammer
Electric Drill
What to do:
First off you need to figure out where you want to place this new bookshelf/window seat. Near a window preferably and once you pick the location, you will be placing it there permanently so make sure the location is one you like and will continue to like. A hallway, an office, a child’s bedroom or your own master bedroom is great places to start.
If you use reclaimed shelves and cabinets you may need to stain them or repair some forms of damage, if you look online you can find many sites that go into detail about how to go about repairing cabinet and shelf damage.
Once the repairs are made place together your shelving in a rough pattern on how you want it to be placed against the wall permanently. Using wood glue, secure the pieces together and then screw into each other. Finally, with help place the constructed window seat against the wall and using stainless steel long screws, attach the shelf system to your wall into the studs to hold against the wall. Once the shelf system is in place, you can purchase or make a pillow seat for the bench under the window and place your favorite reads on the bookshelf. For more detailed instructions and a different approach on this project, click here.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Eating close to home is the best way to cut your food cost and to eat foods that are less processed. It also saves on package waste as well.
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