How to Build a Wooden Shoe Storage Cabinet

Shoes can accumulate in all areas of the house, and children often complain about not being able to find their shoes in the morning. One way to address this problem is to build shoe storage shelves. These are not only a good way to store your shoes, but they can also be decorative.

Directions:

1. Measure out the boards needed for your project. You will first need to cut out two 2x10 wood pieces that are 18 inches long (for the sides). Cut out two 2x10 pieces that are twice as long, 36 inches (shelves). Cut out another 2x10 piece that is two inches longer than the last one, 38 inches (top). 


2. Using fine sandpaper, sand the ends of the wood you just finished cutting. You will want to make sure that the ends, as well as the corners and edges, are all smooth to the touch.


3. On the two 18 inch wood pieces you cut earlier, use your pencil to make marks at certain positions. These should be 6, 7 1/2, 13 1/2 and 15 inches. Take an 18 inch piece and lay it on its long edge. Take one of the 36 inch pieces and position it between the 6 and 7 1/2 inch marks made earlier. Screw this shelf into that position using your drill motor up to the last 3/4 inch of the screw. Do the same with the other 18 and 36 inch pieces.


4. Screw in another 36 inch piece at the 13 1/2 inch and 15 inch positions on each of the 18 inch pieces (used for the sides). Make sure that the bottom three inches of the side pieces are on the floor. 


5. The 38 inch piece cut earlier needs to set on top of the side sections. Use your drill motor to drill down into the side sections from the top, securing those boards.


6. Drill the screws in that were left at a quarter-inch out earlier. Place brackets into the corners of the project and screw them into position.


7. Take the project outside and stain the whole rack thoroughly with a paint brush. Let the stain dry overnight. It is best to use stain to bring out the texture of the wood and create a long-lasting natural finish.