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