How to Build a Unique Bookcase for Books

Just because you're not a professional designer or have never studied carpentry doesn't mean you can't build your own furniture. Certain types of furniture, such as bookcases, have very simple designs. In fact, not having a prior knowledge of carpentry can sometimes work in your favor as you'll be more likely to use your creativity and ingenuity to fashion the design. You can make a highly creative bookcase in an afternoon by transforming an ordinary object.

12-foot ladder
Saw
Boards
Handheld drill
Screws
L-brackets
Stud finder
Chalk

Instructions

- 1
  Lay a 12-foot wooden ladder flat on your work surface and cut it into two sections that are 6 feet each. Count the number of rungs on one ladder. This is the number of boards you will need.
- 2
  Visit a lumber yard and purchase wood boards that are around 1 inch thick, 11 inches wide and 3 feet long.
- 3
  Place your ladders on their sides two feet and 10 inches apart. Adjust them so they are parallel and even. Place a board on to the top two rungs.
- 4
  Adjust the board so it is even between the two ladder pieces and drill the ends of the board into the rungs of the ladder using a handheld drill and two screws per rung. Repeat with each subsequent board.
- 5
  Stand the bookcase upright and attach L-shaped brackets to the top and bottom rails of the ladder. Run a stud finder against the wall, marking the areas were you find studs with a piece of chalk. Drill the L-brackets into the wall where the studs are.

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