How To: Make a Brick and Board BookshelfHome by Sunset

How To: Make a Brick and Board Bookshelf
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This tutorial over at Sunset magazine's home blog reminded us of all the crazy things we used to do with cinder blocks back in our college-dorm days. So we thought it was perfect, seeing as a lot of college students are just about to head back to school...

We love that this project could be easily completed using almost 100% salvaged materials (boards and bricks shouldn't be too hard too find). We also like that it looks like a relatively simple project — and Sunset supplies all the instructions.

We admit, the end result is still a little college-dorm-roomy, but we still like it. Depending on your aesthetic style, this bookcase could work in a more grown-up setting.

Have you ever made anything like this? I'm thinking of the table we made after college, out of a couple bookshelves and a salvaged door.

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I am drawn to the look of this (with the bricks, not CMUs). I do need a bookshelf, but with a little one on the way I don't think I will make this one. Too dangerous because it is hard to affix to the wall to prevent falling over if climbed on.

posted by slipperymarshmallow on August 14th 2009 at 11:02am
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I still use the cinder block and wood shelving that my Dad made for my Mom in their first apartment. It works perfectly in my house!

posted by bumblebeechicago on August 14th 2009 at 11:17am
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