Homemade Gutter Bookshelves

Justin is a full time firefighter and a woodworker in his off time.

Homemade gutter bookshelves. After hanging each rain gutter shelf with one screw into the stud add two more drywall screws to each shelf. Put up the gutters and complete the installation. Measure the width of your room and the height of the ceiling. Jun 30 2018 explore nbmj s board gutter bookshelf on pinterest.

Carefully use a power drill to drill down the needed holes for screws. Since the rain gutters are 2 you should have one stud to drill into. Also check the window placement. Gutter corner pieces if you want your rain gutter bookshelves nestled into a corner buy corner attachments for a cool visual effect you can t get with ordinary bookshelves.

They run about 10 each which is pricey compared to other items on this list. Double check the gutter bookshelves if they are enough stabile safe and in level. Ceiling and the window was very close to the center. Projects made with paper backs like this are trending on pinterest facebook and instagram right now because they are super easy to make and look amazing in real life and in those photos you just might need to post once you see how cute this homemade bookshelf idea is in person.

His 11 year old son jackson an up and coming woodworker had fun with his dad and learned a few power tool techniques in the process. Diy picture ledge. Start by attaching the rain gutters to the wall by drilling into the stud. Our room was almost 12 ft.

Start assembling the gutter shelves by making small signs with a pencil where they will be mounted. First diy in fatty s room. Jennifer is a full time homesteader who started her journey in the foothills of north carolina in 2010. Super excited about how this diy turned out.

Please let me know if you all try it and show me pictures. Inspired by charm wall decor ideas. Measure the room for a window seat bookshelf. We recruited justin and his son to help us with this homemade bookshelf story.

We provided the plans and gave a few pointers along the way and justin and jackson took it from. But they re totally worth it if your goal is creating a cozy book nook look. Wide with an 8 ft. Attach stickers or decorate and enjoy your new diy rain gutter bookshelves.

Diy rain gutter bookshelves are one of my favorite projects since they are very cheap to make easy and are a great addition to encourage your kids to read. If there s no window just build the built in bookshelves into the center section.