Bookcase plans

Pine 1x12 bookshelves are sturdy, paintable or stainable, and quick and easy to make. You can make them in custom sizes, and since it's raw wood, customize with added trim or detail. In this free plan, we show you how to build bookshelves out of pine 1x12 boards.

It doesn't take an avid reader long to accumulate a large library of books. If you're tired of digging through stacks of books in your closets and corners trying to find that special title, maybe it's time to build some bookshelves.

I so desire to build my own furniture and make my own bookshelves but my confidence level is low and measuring perfectly scares me.

Learn how to build a DIY rustic bookshelf with crates and reclaimed pallets with this tutorial and free building plans by Jen Woodhouse.

Our DIY built-ins are coming along. Here's how we built the DIY bookshelves to rest atop the base kitchen cabinets.

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy here. When we moved in to our home, I noticed the 12-foot ceilings in this little room right away! What could be a better…

Furniture making is made easier with Popular Mechanics detailed instructions and illustrations.

Learn how to make DIY floor to ceiling bookshelves. This easy to follow tutorial lays it all out for you and makes the process easy.

A DIY home library built-in adds a lot of character to a blank wall, but it's also incredibly functional, especially with cabinets underneath for storage!