Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions

Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions

by Creative Homeowner
Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions

Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions

by Creative Homeowner

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Overview

Today's homeowners are looking to create additional storage space in the home with the most design flair possible. Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves & Home Storage Solutions addresses a problem that is common to all homeowners: lack of adequate storage. The book presents the reader with the latest in storage solutions andcovers the latest in storage ideas and products. For the do-it-yourselfer, there are35 fully illustrated projects for the kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room, and utility room to improve the storage possibilities of any home. An extensive techniques section provides the novice handyperson with the skills they will need to complete the projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580114363
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date: 06/01/2009
Series: Ultimate Guide
Edition description: Second
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 10 Years

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Storage Solutions

SECTION 1

Chapter 1: Techniques-Working with Plywood-Edge-gluing Stock-Joinery-Squaring a Carcase-Making Cabinet Doors-Installing Doors and Hinges-Adjustable Cabinet Shelves-Building Drawers-Drawer Slides-Countertops-Installing Cabinets and Built-Ins-Trim and MoldingChapter 2: Tools -Getting Started-Essential Hand Tools-Power Tools

Chapter 3: Materials -Plywood-Particleboard-Hardboard-Lumber-Molding
Chapter 4: Hardware& Adhesives -Fasteners-Adhesives-HardwareChapter 5: Wood Finishing -Finishing Tools-Preparing Wood-Staining Wood-Priming and Sealing Wood-Choosing a Clear Finish-Types of Finishes-Types of Paint

SECTION 2: PROJECTS

Chapter 6: Living Room-Living Rooms Storage Ideas -Entertainment Center -Tall Bookcase -Window Seat with Drawers-Decorative Shelf -CD/DVD Storage Unit-Coffee Table-End Table with Shelf-Wall Unit

Chapter 7: Bedroom
-Bedroom Storage Ideas -Chest of Drawers -Three-Drawer Dresser-Bunk Beds -Toy Box -Under-Bed Drawer -Platform Bed -Bedroom Wall Unit -Dressing Table and Mirror-Night Stand Chapter 8: Kitchen -Kitchen Storage Ideas-Base Cabinet -Wall Cabinet -Pantry Cabinet -Rollout Shelf -Door-Mounted Shelves -Cutting Board with Knife Storage -Spice Rack -Wall-Hung Shelf Unit-Wine Rack

Chapter 9: Bathroom-Bathroom Storage Ideas -Medicine Cabinet -Vanity -Clothes Hamper -Linen Cabinet

Chapter 10: Home Office
-Home Office Storage ideas -Short Bookcase -Fold-Down Desk -File Cabinet

Chapter 11: Utility Room
-Sewing Center -Utility Shelving -Laundry Table with Storage Shelves

Resource Guide
Glossary
CreditsMetric EquivalentsIndex

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