Step-by-Step Cabinets & Shelves (Better Homes & Gardens Step-By-Step) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | Series: Better Homes & Gardens Step-By-Step

The everyday homeowner can create perfect cabinets and shelves for any room with this essential resource. No special skills needed. Easy-to-follow instructions offer guidance every step of the way, from selecting the right materials to building to installation.

Practical, doable projects.

Includes color illustrations with step-by-step instructions.

Expert tips on all the tricks of the trade for building and installing cabinets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1st edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069620990x
• ISBN-13: 978-0696209901
• ASIN: 069620990X
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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121 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Should be called "Overview of cabinet construction", October 8, 1999

By 

Steve Tyler (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Step-By-Step Cabinets and Shelves (Better Homes and Gardens Books) (Paperback)

"Step by step" is really a misnomer. Only 14 pages of this very slim book are devoted to projects, and none of the projects contain materials lists, detailed plans or construction diagrams. And unfortunately, all the projects look very dated.

You also will not find any photos or color in this book. Nor more than a few paragraphs about shelving - the main reason I bought the book.

What it does give is a very basic overview of cabinet making, plus an overview of using powertools like orbitals saws and routers.

If you are looking for plans, information on shelving, inspiration or step-by-step instructions, then look elsewhere. But if you are looking for an overview of cabinet making, then this is the book for you.

53 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Projects!, March 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Step-by-Step Cabinets & Shelves (Better Homes & Gardens Step-By-Step) (Paperback)

This books is full of projects! The first reviewer must be talking about another book. (Look closely: The link takes you to an old edition of this book.) Shelves for books, collectibles, and home offices are all here. There are literally dozens of ideas for adding storage space -- including ideas for customizing stock cabinets and upgrading closet shelving. You won't just use this book once, you'll use it again and again!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, March 8, 2007

By 

Anita Hocker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step-by-Step Cabinets & Shelves (Better Homes & Gardens Step-By-Step) (Paperback)

I used this book to build a complete kitchen of cabinets, and it was my "bible" during that time. I am sure there are other books out there with more bells and whistles, but if you want nice, basic cabinets, this is a great choice.