DIY Compression Bookcases Provide Airy and Wall-Friendly Shelving

"If you'd like a lot of shelf space for less money than you'd spend on traditional bookcases and without all the damage to the wall that comes with wall-mounted shelving, these DIY compression shelves are a great alternative."

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DIY Magnetic Spice Rack Doubles Your Shelf Space

"Those that live in smaller apartments (or have small kitchens) could always use more shelf space. Thankfully, DIY web site Instructables has a guide to using magnets to make your own under-the-shelf spice rack—essentially giving one shelf the space of two."

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