Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins: The Maker's Guide to Custom Storage

Description

Achieve high-end results, save thousands, and even start your own business. It's a universal need―more storage. Whether you’re housing books, kitchen items, or media, a little extra storage goes a long way. This essential collection of how-to articles from the experts at Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking magazines is your blueprint for maximizing your space with custom solutions. Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins provides both the seasoned carpenter and the DIY enthusiast with the inspiration and know-how to build beautiful, functional storage units that transform any living area. Build Smarter, Not Harder: Significant Cost Savings: Stop paying custom contractor prices! This book empowers the DIY homeowner to confidently build sturdy, stylish, and long-lasting storage for a fraction of the retail cost. Master the professional techniques that allow you to create high-value pieces without requiring advanced shop equipment. The Maker's Portfolio: This collection of 25 projects―ranging from simple shelved built-ins to high bookcases, mudroom organizers, and custom kitchen cabinets―is perfect for the dedicated maker looking to refine their craft. Learn the design savvy required to build boxes that hold heavy loads while enhancing the architectural style of your home. Generate Revenue: By applying the expert advice from America's most accomplished carpenters and woodworkers, you'll gain the quality and precision needed to transform your woodworking hobby into a lucrative business, specializing in desirable custom built-in furniture. Key Features: 25 Projects: Includes detailed instructions for building a wide range of bookcases, built-ins, kitchen cabinets, and more. Expert Craftsmanship: Learn from some of America's most skilled woodworkers and craftsmen, offering advice on every aspect of design and construction. Custom Solutions: From entertainment centers to mudroom organizers, these projects combine practicality with beautiful craftsmanship. Step-by-Step Instructions: Each project is clearly explained with helpful photos, illustrations, and pro tips Review: Easy to read and follow to learn from - Great book and great explanations and guides. Excellent reference book and good instruction to get a fairly solid understanding of framing and constructing bookcases, cabinets and other projects. Easy to read and follow. Review: Best woodworking book I've bought in a long time. - Great buy. Instructions on multiple devices that my wife is now asking me to build. It goes into detail about the reasons for the piece, the history of some of the pieces and how they pieces will enhance your living areas. Step by step instructions that are well illustrated, and imaged to let you know what it is you're building and what it will look like when you're done. Best woodworking book I've bought in a long time.