DIY

There are several ways to build a cabinet drawer. If you have a lot of time on your hands and the proper tools, you can build them using dovetail joinery. But if you are looking for an easier method, keep reading.

I love the look of concrete and it’s a great way to add an industrial or modern vibe to a room. However, adding a solid concrete wall or fireplace after the fact is usually not an option. But there is a way to achieve a really nice concrete look using Venetian plaster.

I recently designed and built a custom built-in bunk bed for my nephew. I pretty much had complete freedom over the design, but he did have a few requests. He wanted it to be green, have built-in shelves, lights, and a desk. And of course a ladder – maybe one of the most important features of a bunk bed.

Every project has a story and this built-in bunk bed project is no exception. My brother-in-law and sister just built a custom home a few doors down from where we live. They have two twin boys who are currently seven years old. Being neighbors is going to mean lots of sleepovers and many walks to their aunt Brooke’s home in the near future.

In this tutorial, I’m going to teach you an easy way to build open shelves without spending extra money on brackets or mounting hardware. This particular method is ideal when the shelves will be between two walls.