Do It Yourself Mondays:Building a Bookshelf.

For Susan

(Motivational Mondays have been temporarily suspended, until there is something to be motivated about.)

This week we are going to look at how to organize your massive book collection.

To get started, you are going to need a book on how to build a bookshelf and a drill. I wouldn't buy the book, because that would mean you have to build a bigger bookshelf.

Just grab a copy from the library. Or steal a copy. That way you can just toss it when you are done.




Next, you are going to need a tape measure. I just bought the cheapest, Blue Tooth enabled, Laser Guided, Fiber Optic, Bullet Proof, Self Duplicating model. But if you are a talentless hack, you might want to get one of the high end models. For a few grand more you can get a good one that will measure stuff for you.



Now that you have your tools, you need some lumber. I have to admit I didn't 'Nail This One on The Head' so to speak. You probably should get some flat lumber.


I'm mature enough to admit it. I chose the worst possible lumber. But the fact is, that I've learned from this experience.




Probably the biggest thing I learned is that I could put my books between these incredible book ends. They look like a man is walking right through my books. Even though there isn't anyone walking through my books. I don't even think such a thing is possible.

Good luck with your COI-DYI. Be sure to send pictures of your spectacular projects to me, so that I can post them and take credit for inspiring them.