Conquer clutter
Do-it-yourself storage projects help you get organized and give your home a new look.
The drawer book : a comprehensive guide for woodworkers
Bill Hylton.
Cincinnati, Ohio : Popular Woodworking Books, c2009.
No detail exemplifies the quality of a piece of furniture better than a drawer; and no other aspect of furniture making causes as much anxiety. The Drawer Book gives you foolproof steps to create every kind of drawer, with every kind of woodworking joint, as well as professional information on the best way to fit and mount every drawer. With this book and careful work you can create your own top quality drawers.
Room by room storage solutions
by Monte Burch.
Cincinnati, Ohio : Betterway Home, 2009.
Room by Room provides simple, quick storage solutions using readily available and inexpensive storage products to organize every room in the house. Also included are tips on assessing storage needs, organizing for easy storage and efficient use as well as tips on staying organized. From clothes to toys to sports equipment to tools to the pantry storage needed for todayas busy families, this helpful guide makes organized storage easy by giving time-saving ideas for using readily available (and inexpensive) storage products.
The art of organizing anything : simple principles for organizing your home, your office, and your life
Rosalie Maggio.
New York : McGraw-Hill, 2009.
The first organizing system that can be customized to fit Your lifestyle
And the best part is that in a weekend you can complete projects that add shelves to kitchens or garages, makeover closets, or take the clutter from the home office.
Preparation is one key to a successful project.
 Use the right tools |
Before the first board is cut or nail pounded, you will need to:
- Sketch out the plan
- Consider the area where you will be working--Is there enough space?
- Have necessary tools and supplies available
 Pay attention to details |
Taking time to do the project right is another key.
- Build in extra time and materials to practice
- Pay attention to the detail and finishing work
- Expect some things will go wrong or will have to be redone
- Put safety first.
From quick fixes to creating an entirely new look for any room in the home, creative storage solutions await the weekend do-it-yourselfer.
What are you waiting for?
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff