Shanty 2 Chic

Step 1

Cut List 1

Step 2

Cut the side and shelf pieces to size. Use a jigsaw to cut the windows and doors in the side pieces. Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the ends of the shelf boards and attach them to the side boars with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 3

Cut the dividers to size and attach them to the shelves with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

Step 4

Cut the roof boards to size and attach them together at the mitered ends with 1 1/4" wood screws and wood glue. Attach the roof to the bookcase with 1 1/4" wood screws and wood glue.

Step 5

Cut the side base trim to size and attach it to the sides of the bookcase with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Measure and cut the front piece to size and attach it the same way.

Step 6

Cut the door and window frames to size and attach them together with 1" pin nails and wood glue. Attach the window and the door frames to the inside and outside of the bookcase with 1" pin nails and wood glue.

Step 7

Cut the remaining trim pieces to size. Attach the short pieces to the long pieces with 1" pin nails and wood glue.

Step 8

Attach the rail to the top shelf with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue, from the sides of the bookcase, into the rail and from the bottom of the shelf into the rail.

Step 9

Now, just fill your screw holes, sand it down and add a finish!Make sure to share your builds with us on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!Happy Building!