Expert tip: For a special design effect, surround a window with built-in bookshelves. The shelf across the bottom makes a cozy window seat.1. First, measure the wall. We are using 1x6 pieces of wood for our shelf.
2. Transfer the measurements to the wood and make the cuts with a chop saw.
3. Using a stud finder, find and mark the stud locations along the wall. Be sure to mark for studs above the line where you'll be adding the shelf.
4. Lay the first 1x6 flat along the level line and attach using an air gun. This will be the brace for the second piece.
5. Lay the second 1x6 on top of the first 1x6 and attach with a nail gun.
6. Eyeball the placement of the brackets and begin attaching by screwing them into position. Make sure the screws aren't longer than the width of the board.
7. To finish off the look, we remeasured the face of the boards and cut and attached shoe molding. The molding is attached with a nail gun.
Expert tip: Rows of small wooden boxes stacked along the back edge of a table desk make great cubbyholes.
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