Hi! I'm a new member with a question I wasn't sure where to put. I am working on putting up bookshelves on an interior wall of my apartment. Here are the facts: 1. building is 30 years old 2. Here is stud pattern: one at corner, the next 16", then 24" apart 3. My shelf is 8.5' long. It...

I have a black bookshelf which is 68x24 inches (173x61 cm). I am trying to close the shelf as my 3 yr old kid is poking around with my books. I am trying to do a DIY to close the shelf, but the laminated shelf size wood ($30) along with hinge ($20) costs more than the shelf ($30).:vs_laugh...

If I paint raw pine planks (#2 grade) with SW ProClassic and BM Impervo) how long will it take to dry before I can use it for bookshelves and not have the problem of the books sticking? Should I use a primer first and, if so which primer? Thanks!