

DIY: The Bookshelf
I found the perfect bookcase. It's floor to ceiling, beautiful auburn wood, metal sides, simple... gorgeous. The only problem? It's $1,298. I just bought my first house, and I have an ever-growing list of things I need/want, and $1,300 is a lot to blow in one place. So, I came up with an alternative solution. I made my own. Now I must warn you, I didn't mount my bookshelf to the wall. If you have small children running around, that's something to consider. I wanted a five-she