| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Cabinets and Shelves Basics | |
| Cabinets and Shelves in Family Spaces | p. 6 |
| Space-Maximizing Cabinets and Shelves | p. 8 |
| Hard-Working Cabinets and Shelves | p. 10 |
| Tools and Materials | |
| Selecting Lumber | p. 12 |
| Choosing Sheet Goods | p. 14 |
| Selecting Moldings | p. 16 |
| Storing Lumber | p. 17 |
| Choosing Fasteners and Hardware | p. 18 |
| Choosing Hand Tools | p. 20 |
| Selecting Power Tools | p. 22 |
| Choosing Shop Tools | p. 24 |
| Basic Skills | |
| Using a Circular Saw or a Saber Saw | p. 26 |
| Cutting with a Table and Radial Arm Saw | p. 28 |
| Cutting Molding | p. 30 |
| Using a Router | p. 31 |
| Using Simple Joinery | p. 32 |
| Gluing and Clamping | p. 34 |
| Squaring a Cabinet | p. 35 |
| Using Dowel and Biscuit Joinery | p. 36 |
| Making Dado, Rabbet, and Lap Joints | p. 38 |
| Joining with a Table Saw or Router | p. 40 |
| Making a Cabinet Door | p. 42 |
| Installing Hinged Doors | p. 44 |
| Installing Catches and Pulls | p. 47 |
| Installing Sliding Doors | p. 48 |
| Building and Installing a Drawer | p. 48 |
| Edging and Finishing | p. 50 |
| Freestanding and Mounted Shelves | |
| Lighting for Cabinets | p. 52 |
| Installing Wall-Mounted Open Shelving | p. 54 |
| Using Other Bracket Options | p. 56 |
| Mounting Bracketless Shelves | p. 58 |
| Making Shelves of Found Objects | p. 59 |
| Building a Fixed-Shelf Unit | p. 60 |
| Installing Adjustable Shelves | p. 62 |
| Other Shelf Mounting Options | p. 64 |
| Making Shelves for Children | p. 65 |
| Built-in Shelves | |
| Building a Classic Shelf Unit | p. 66 |
| Building a Plate Shelf | p. 68 |
| Installing an Arched Niche | p. 69 |
| Installing Recessed Shelving | p. 70 |
| Adding Under-Stair Shelves | p. 72 |
| Building Utility Shelves and Racks | p. 74 |
| Kitchen Cabinets | |
| Laying Out Kitchen Cabinets | p. 76 |
| Choosing Cabinets | p. 78 |
| Building a Base Cabinet | p. 80 |
| Building a Wall Cabinet | p. 83 |
| Building Special Base Cabinets | p. 84 |
| Building a Pantry Cabinet | p. 86 |
| Making an Adjustable Spice Rack | p. 87 |
| Installing Kitchen Cabinets | p. 88 |
| Improving Kitchen Cabinets | p. 90 |
| Other Cabinet and Shelf Projects | |
| Building Adjustable Entertainment Shelves | p. 92 |
| Building an Entertainment Center | p. 94 |
| Adding a Radiator Cover | p. 96 |
| Installing Closet Organizers | p. 98 |
| Making a Desk and Organizer | p. 100 |
| Adding a Window Seat | p. 102 |
| Adding Wraparound Shelves | p. 104 |
| Making Stackable Shelves | p. 105 |
| Building a Basement Wine Rack | p. 106 |
| Glossary | p. 108 |
| Index | p. 110 |
| Metric Conversions | p. 112 |
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