A big plus is the total cost for a few shelves is probably below 20.
Gutters used as bookshelves.
Put up the gutters and complete the installation.
Rain gutter bookshelves cost.
We decided to go to the hardware store and try to build these diy shelves for our kids.
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Rain gutters lie uselessly in our attic so getting a little creative can result in useful decors.
Figure out what your rain gutter shelf is going to look like.
Let s break down the cost of these bookshelves.
It is a very easy diy shelf to put together.
Rain gutter bookshelves is a great way to transform simple things into more useful ones.
Carefully use a power drill to drill down the needed holes for screws.
After hanging each rain gutter shelf with one screw into the stud add two more drywall screws to each shelf.
Start by attaching the rain gutters to the wall by drilling into the stud.
End caps 8 34 a pair.
Make a list of what you ll need based on your design and budget then hie.
I had all the other tools and hardware on hand.
Gutter hangers 2 45 each so approx 5 per shelf.
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.
Double check the gutter bookshelves if they are enough stabile safe and in level.
Rain gutters are sturdy and take only a short time to be installed.
How to make rain gutter bookshelves.
They look 10x better.
That is a total of about 14 per shelf.
Each bookshelf cost me rain gutters 3 98 for 10 ft so approx.
Attach stickers or decorate and enjoy your new diy rain gutter bookshelves.
Lengths of gutters some end caps and drywall screws to secure them to the walls studs.
The rain gutter book shelves don t look like i anticipated they would.
Since the rain gutters are 2 you should have one stud to drill into.
Start assembling the gutter shelves by making small signs with a pencil where they will be mounted.
The key to any successful diy project is planning.
Yeah vinyl gutters make great book shelves or so says beth from sunshine on the inside.