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Double-Decker Shoe Organizer

Shoes can quickly pile up, causing unnecessary clutter in the closet.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Ends	2	3/4" × 12" × 12"	—	☐
Shelves	2	3/4" × 10" × 23"	—	☐
Rails	4	3/4" × 1" × 23"	—	☐

Item	Qty	✓
Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet	1 board	☐
Board, 1x2 96"	1 board	☐
1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws	24 each	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Cut the Parts to Size
Cut two Ends and two Shelves to size from a quarter sheet of 3/4" plywood, as shown in the cutting diagram. Also cut four Rails to length from a 1x2 board.
2. Drill Pocket Holes
With your jig set up for 3/4" stock, drill pocket holes in the underside of the Shelves, as shown.
3. Assemble the Shelves
After sanding the Shelves and Rails, attach two Rails to each Shelf using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws. Note that the rails are offset: One Rail sits 1/4" below the Shelf, the other sits 1/4" above.
4. Join the Shelves and Ends
After sanding the Ends, position the shelf/rail assemblies as shown. Make sure that the Rail protruding above each shelf is positioned at the front—on the downward sloping side. Then attach the assemblies to the Ends using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws.
5. Paint and Put It to Use
After assembly, do any touch up sanding needed, and then paint the Shoe Organizer. Latex makes a great choice, because it’s easy to scrub should your shoes leave any dirt behind.
Tip: An Easy Route to Smooth Edges The exposed edges of plywood are tough to get smooth, no matter how much you sand, and can have voids that will show. A quick, easy way to smooth these edges is to smear on ordinary spackling compound. Let it dry, sand lightly, and you’re ready to paint.