Build Better BOOKCASE
I know what you’re thinking: Who needs bookcases in a world where newspapers and novels get read on smart phones and tablet computers? It’s a valid point. But it’s just as important to recognize that bookcases hold many items besides books. So if you’d rather refer to this furniture item as a “shelving unit,” that’s fine. But us old-timers will probably stick with the more literary label.
No matter what terminology you use, a bookcase can provide valuable storage space anywhere in the house. There are plenty of inexpensive factory-made versions you can buy—an acceptable choice, if you like coated particleboard and knock-down fasteners that tend to work loose over time. But with a little time in the workshop, you can produce bookshelves that look better and last longer. Just as importantly, you have the advantage of sizing your shelving unit to fit a particular space and store particular items.
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