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A slim shelf column from one fence picket that hides the toilet brush below and stacks spare paper above — the least glamorous project that improves a bathroom the most.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 27" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Top and bottom | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 6" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Inner shelf About 4-7/8" — measure the actual inside width and cut to fit. | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 4 7/8" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared (Cedar) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler Nail holes, before finishing. | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Paint or stain A foam brush gives the smoothest small-project finish. | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Stick-on rubber pads Lift the base off a floor that gets mopped — this is the part that makes it last. | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared, Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga, Wood glue
Glue and brad the two 27" pieces into an L, one edge overlapping the other, outside edges flush. Nail about every 6". This L is the back corner of the column.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared, Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga, Wood glue
Glue and nail the two 6" pieces across the top and bottom of the L. The column now stands on its own.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw, Pencil, Random Orbit Sander, Tape Measure. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared, Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga, Wood glue, Wood filler, Paint or stain, Stick-on rubber pads
Measure the inside width — it'll be near 4-7/8", but pickets vary — cut the shelf to fit, mark its height (leave the bottom bay tall enough for the brush handle), and glue and nail it in through the sides.
Fill the nail holes, sand, and paint or stain with a foam brush. Stick the rubber pads under the base, stand it beside the toilet, and enjoy the small dignity of a bathroom with nothing to hide.