# Do-It-Yourself Craft of a Headboard From an Old, Country Bookcase
County bookcases can be simple or elaborate in design, but are usually made of sturdy wood. You can convert an old, country bookcase into a headboard for your bed, giving your bedroom a fresh, country look. The bookcase gives you lots of space for storage of books, magazines and photographs.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Screwdriver
- Jigsaw
- Sandpaper
Instructions
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Measure the bookcase width to make sure it is wide enough to fit the bed frame.
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Measure the height of the bookcase to determine where the headboard will begin. Mark the bookcase with a pencil.
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Remove all bookshelves from the pencil mark down. Some shelves may be held in place with pegs, while others may need to be unscrewed.
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Roll the bed frame over the bottom shelf base of the bookcase. Make a square where the bed leg will sit. The frame must sit level on the ground. Use a jigsaw to cut out the square, opening the bottom base enough for the bed to sit without losing stability. Sand the edges.
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