Our DIY built-ins are coming along. Here's how we built the DIY bookshelves to rest atop the base kitchen cabinets.

Pine 1x12 bookshelves are sturdy, paintable or stainable, and quick and easy to make. You can make them in custom sizes, and since it's raw wood, customize with added trim or detail. In this free plan, we show you how to build bookshelves out of pine 1x12 boards.

A year later and I still love this massive bookshelf my husband built as a focal point for our simple home. It holds our books, video and games and even a few other odds and ends. This is an easy project with simple steps if you are into DIY.

18mm Meranti Ply Polyurethane finish - satin

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Learn how to build a simple, classic style DIY bookcase with these easy to follow building plans and woodworking tutorial video!

Once upon a time, there was a girl who took a vow that she would to learn how to use power tools… …but her son said, “Hey, Mom! Let’s go blow bubbles and jump on the trampoline with the parachute guy!” His forces of persuasion were far too strong, and so she abandoned her dreams of miter...

Build a simple little bookshelf with these free building plans! Made from a single sheet of plywood and has adjustable shelving, this is perfect for a kid's room shelf, a home office shelf, or just a shelf for cookbooks in the kitchen. SUPER easy to build and a great beginner project! How to build a simple bookshelf