2019-09-01 Do It Yourself

42 DO IT YOURSELF Winter 2020

TECH TIME Keep

phone chargers,

earbuds, and small

electronics tangle-free

with these stackable

plastic drawers. Metal

nameplate pulls make

labeling a snap. Like-It

Accessory Drawer, $9;

containerstore.com

TOP SHELF Upgrade

basic hardware store

shelving with this rustic

tutorial. Cut a ½-inch-

thick melamine shelf

to your desired unit

length, then cut one

1×3 plank of reclaimed

wood 2 inches beyond

the shelf length. Cut

two more pieces of

reclaimed wood to

2 inches beyond the

melamine shelf width,

then miter corners and

nail or use building

materials adhesive to

attach planks to shelf,

aligning the tops for

a smooth transition.

For instructions on

building the crate

unit, see opposite.

AT THE READY Never lose

your sunglasses again! This

acrylic tray is the perfect size

to show off —and keep track

of—your treasured accessories.

Available in 10 hot hues, it’s

easy to coordinate with your

decor. Medium Accessory

Tray, $10; poppin.com