Transform a Hallway Nook with this Beautiful and Easy-to-Build DIY Bookshelf

You don’t need a lot of space to make your own bookshelf for any nook in your hallway! It adds cozy and character to an otherwise utilitarian space in your home! Here's how to take the measurements of your area and make a custom bookshelf for decor or books.
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Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:23 cutting vertical sides
00:47 cutting shelf boards
01:02 multiple cut hack!
01:28 cutting 1x2 cleats
01:49 adding flair to sides
02:19 assemble cleats to shelves
03:07 sanding before adding sides
03:35 nail pulling tip!
03:52 sandpaper grit
04:10 setting nails
04:33 marking for shelf install
04:55 speed square hack
05:30 glue and nail shelves in place!
06:04 making sure shelf is straight before adding more nails
06:21 finishing details-caulk and painter's putty
06:51 applying paint with foam roller
07:18 pre-load screws for studs
07:29 organize your books!
Commissionable links to items used or similar:
safety glasses: amzn.to/3mdBU9a
nail pulling pliers: bit.ly/3MPv0BJ
nail set: bit.ly/3GQa2Py
1x10: bit.ly/3GP9HN0
1x2: bit.ly/41g7a6M
speed square: amzn.to/3KIVpPc
miter saw: bit.ly/3L4i0XU
foam roller: bit.ly/3A4b9qT
favorite paint sprayer: amzn.to/3GOMeeO
favorite stud finder: amzn.to/3UPU5P5