Children's Work Area With Adjustable Shelves

Adjustable shelves are a flexible solution for a child's room. Try more high-speed projects with host Steve Watson from Don't Sweat It.

Don't Sweat It : Episode HDSWT-212 -- More Projects »

Before: A small table had to do for a child's storage and work area.

After: Adjustable shelves add storage and a work area.

Materials:

Elfa shelving kit

Tools:

cordless drill with battery and magnetic screw tip
level
measuring tape
pencil
safety glasses
stud finder

Figure A

Steps:

1. Install the top rail by screwing it into the top plate of the wall (figure A). Wooden stud walls always have a top plate along the entire length of the wall. If you’re screwing within an inch of the ceiling, you can screw anywhere. If you’re below that, you’ll need to find studs using a stud finder.

Figure B

Figure C

2. The vertical adjustment bars clip anywhere along the top rail (figure B).

3. The shelf brackets can be positioned anywhere along the verticals. Arrange the shelves to fit your needs.

4. Clip the shelves into the brackets (figure C).

Also in this Episode

Don't Sweat It : Episode HDSWT-212
•	Build a Backyard Deck
•	Custom A-Frame Children's Swing Set
•	Children's Work Area With Adjustable Shelves

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Children's Work Area With Adjustable Shelves

Adjustable shelves are a flexible solution for a child's room. Try more high-speed projects with host Steve Watson from Don't Sweat It.

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