Gutters Used As Bookshelf

We repeated this step for the top shelf.

Gutters used as bookshelf.

Here s an easy and inexpensive way to create bookcases that are great for kids especially the young ones. Rain gutter bookshelves is a great way to transform simple things into more useful ones. Fun thing about this diy project is it doesn t need to be exact or even cut pretty. Then i used a level to make sure the gutter was sitting evenly is that a word on the wall and marked where the end of the future was on the wall.

Each bookshelf cost me rain gutters 3 98 for 10 ft so approx. You are going to need. Let s break down the cost of these bookshelves. We only used one 10 foot length of vinyl gutter and cut the section where we wanted it to extend 90 degrees down the other wall.

Rain gutter bookshelves cost. Measuring tape pencil or pen jig saw medium to fine grit sand paper paint paint brush drill drywall screws. Because the end caps will cover the exposed ends. First determine the length and position of where you want the gutters.

Rain gutters are sturdy and take only a short time to be installed. Gutter hangers 2 45 each so approx 5 per shelf. Rain gutters lie uselessly in our attic so getting a little creative can result in useful decors. End caps 8 34 a pair.

Vinyl gutters they come in 10 foot sections. Cut your shelves to length if you didn t get your. Please check out the pictures. Book riot book recommendations and reviews.

I had all the other tools and hardware on hand. That is a total of about 14 per shelf. The gutters can be cut to size they can be painted just about any color and are super easy to install. Use rain gutters as your shelves the raising olives blog features a tutorial for this popular project which can encourage children to read more.

Buy your materials make a list of what you ll need based on your design and budget then hie thee to your. Next i had alex hold the gutter on the marks while i drilled them securely to the wall.