Customer Reviews

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

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"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.

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!

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.

The book is okay. It has some helpful suggestions but I thought it would have a little more in it.