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Install Vertical Upright Cabinets

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DIY BUILT-IN READING NOOK | NURSERY MAKEOVER

What happens here

Install the vertical upright cabinets for the bookshelves, ensuring they are the same depth as the base cabinets (18 inches). Secure these uprights to the wall studs using screws. Since home walls are rarely perfectly straight, use a level and wood wedges (shims) to ensure stability and proper alignment. The creator advises reinforcing pressure points with additional MDF pieces, especially under areas where people might sit, to extend the lifespan of the built-in.

Goal: Mount the vertical bookshelves for the nook

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving screws into the wall studs
  • Level — Ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Vertical Upright Cabinets — The bookshelf sections of the reading nook
  • Wood Wedges — Leveling the cabinets