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Drive two screws at each joint. Be sure to pre-drill pilot holes in the long frame members. The post How to Build Shelves for Your Basement appeared first on Family Handyman.

two and a half bathrooms and a full basement. The home has built-in bookcases and the original wood staircase, which curves to the upper level with a balcony. It has 2,472 square feet of living space.