Gutters Used As Bookshelves

We got 2 long rain gutters and i cut them up to make the bookshelves.

Gutters used as bookshelves.

It is a very easy diy shelf to put together. We decided to go to the hardware store and try to build these diy shelves for our kids. Carefully use a power drill to drill down the needed holes for screws. How to make rain gutter bookshelves.

Attach stickers or decorate and enjoy your new diy rain gutter bookshelves. Let s break down the cost of these bookshelves. Gutter hangers 2 45 each so approx 5 per shelf. The rain gutter book shelves don t look like i anticipated they would.

After hanging each rain gutter shelf with one screw into the stud add two more drywall screws to each shelf. Each bookshelf cost me rain gutters 3 98 for 10 ft so approx. Start assembling the gutter shelves by making small signs with a pencil where they will be mounted. As for making them it doesn t take much.

Make a list of what you ll need based on your design and budget then hie. They ve been in use now for four months in her 2 year old s room so she knows they can stand up to abuse. Rain gutter bookshelves cost. Rain gutters are sturdy and take only a short time to be installed.

Start by attaching the rain gutters to the wall by drilling into the stud. Put up the gutters and complete the installation. Rain gutter bookshelves is a great way to transform simple things into more useful ones. Since the rain gutters are 2 you should have one stud to drill into.

Double check the gutter bookshelves if they are enough stabile safe and in level. I had all the other tools and hardware on hand. Lengths of gutters some end caps and drywall screws to secure them to the walls studs. Rain gutters lie uselessly in our attic so getting a little creative can result in useful decors.

The key to any successful diy project is planning. Depending on how high you install them they can take on the appearance of a chair rail can be used to keep things out of the reach of inquisitive younger siblings or make an attractive shelf that can hold a multitude of things. End caps 8 34 a pair. Figure out what your rain gutter shelf is going to look like.

A big plus is the total cost for a few shelves is probably below 20. They look 10x better.