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DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan

Step-by-step build — 6 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut Plywood and Drill Pocket Holes

    Using 3/4" plywood, cut the following: 3- 24" x 37 1/2" with pocket holes on short sides (vertical pieces) 2- 24" x 37 1/4" no pocket holes (top and bottom) 4- 24" x 17 1/2" with pocket holes on long sides (shelves) Using 1/4" plywood backing, cut the following: 1- 37 1/4" x 39" (backing)

    DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan — step photo 5
  2. 2Build Box

    Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the 37 1/2" x 24" pieces to the 37 1/4" x 24" pieces.

    DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan — step photo 6
  3. 3Attach Middle Support

    Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the middle vertical piece (37 1/2" x 24") to the center of the box. It should be about 17 1/2" on each side, but because materials vary, it's best to measure to find center.

    DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan — step photo 7
  4. 4Attach Shelves

    Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the horizontal shelves, with the pocket holes on the underside. These shelves should be about 12" to 12 1/4" apart.

    DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan — step photo 8
  5. 5Finish

    Sand, putty, and paint or stain your piece.

  6. 6Add Backing

    Using staples, add the backing to the back of your shelf.

    DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan — step photo 9