The Bookcase Build

Finding, buying, and taking delivery of our new bookcases were easy. The next tasks were as follows:

• Empty the old bookcases;
• Move said old  bookcases to the upstairs storage room;
• Assemble the new bookcases;
• Move the new bookcases into place;
• Anchor both old and new bookcases against the walls (we do live in earthquake country);
• Put the books in the new bookcases (and maybe a few in the old ones).

Both of us have gotten our strength training this week. Monday I cleared out the bookcases and stacked books on living room, bedroom, and upstairs landing floors. The upstairs looked like an explosion in Kitchen Arts & Letters. We made room in the storage room for the old bookcases and hauled them upstairs. Once Julian finished constructing and anchoring the bookcases, I started loading the books. We wound up with extra shelves because we needed room for tall books. We’ll see how long it takes for me to fill up these. (That sound you just heard was Julian screaming.)

Before.

After.